The Sandiganbayan first division cleared former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager and Vice Chairman Rosario C. Uriarte of plunder charges.
This follows the High Court’s acquittal of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the same case last year.
“The foregoing pronouncement was rendered by the Supreme Court after evaluation of the same sets of facts, circumstances, an evidence now under consideration,” the Sandiganbayan said in the decision promulgated May 11 and released on Thursday.
“The prosecution has not adduced any new or compelling evidence to warrant a finding different from what has already been rendered by the Supreme Court. Thus, as the High Tribunal categorically cleared Uriarte of culpability from the instant charge of plunder, it behooves this Court to acquit her.”
— Minde Nyl R. Dela Cruz
 

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