Dismissed PNP chief Purisima charged with perjury over SALNs

THE Office of the Ombudsman has charged dismissed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan L. M. Purisima with eight counts of perjury before the Sandiganbayan in connection with alleged misdeclarations in his Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs).

According to the charge sheets against Mr. Purisima, he failed to declare the property of his wife Maria Ramona Lydia Purisima, as covered by Certificate of Land Ownership CA-25916, in his 2006 and 2007 SALNs.

In his 2008 SALN, Mr. Purisima failed to declare the aforementioned property by his wife as well as her other properties as covered by CLOA VOS-28452 and through a May 12, 2008, Deed of Donation.

In his 2009 SALN, he failed to declare the said properties as well as his property as covered by CLOA VOS-28012.

In his 2011 SALN, Mr. Purisima failed to declare the said properties as well as his firearms, “a(n) HPRFL BMSTR 223 and (a) Pistol ST 40.”

In his 2012 SALN, he failed to declare the said properties as well as the aforementioned firearms plus a CZ 9MM SPO1 Shadow.

And in his 2013 SALN, Mr. Purisima failed to declare the said properties and another as covered by CARP-2013000371, as well as his firearms plus an HPRFL UDMC 556.

Bail of P6,000 for each count or a total of P48,000 was recommended for Mr. Purisima.