Former Carmen Mayor Pedro Budiongan (left photo) and Former Carmen Vice-mayor (now board member) Josil Trabajo (right photo)

The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division acquitted former Carmen town officials who have been charged for violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

In a 28-page ruling promulgated last Thursday, the anti-graft court cleared former mayor Pedro Budiongan, former vice mayor (now board member) Josil Trabajo, municipal treasurer Fulgencio Pana, budget officer Taciana Espejo, and Sangguniang Bayan members Rufino Adlaon, Tito Montajes, Mario Soria, Alfonso Unajan, Carlito Torrefranca and Vicente Torrefranca Jr.

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