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Binays cleared over Makati Science High School project
By J.Lo
“Prosecution failed to prove manifest partiality, or “clear, notorious, or plain inclination or predilection to support one side or person rather than another. For instance, in architectural and engineering services contract awarded to Infiniti, prosecution made it appear that contract was already earmarked in favor of Infiniti as pre-selected bidder,” Sandiganbayan has dismissed graft and falsification charges against former Vice President Jejomar Binay, his son, former Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. and several others in connection with Makati Science High School project.
In 86-page decision anti-graft court granted demurrer to evidence by Binay and others.
Demurrer to evidence is legal motion filed by accused in criminal case. It essentially argues prosecution has failed to present sufficient evidence to support conviction.
If court grants demurrer, it effectively dismisses case, resulting in acquittal for the accused.
Sandiganbayan also dismissed 13 other criminal cases filed against Binays and their co-accused.
As result of ruling, respondents were allowed to reclaim their bail bonds and travel restrictions imposed on them were lifted.
In 2018, Ombudsman’s Office of the Special Prosecutor filed charges against former vice president and his son, accusing them of rigging procurement process for Makati Science High School project, originally planned as 10-story building with four-story dormitory.
Case pertains to alleged anomalies in procurement of architectural and engineering services worth P17.4 million, as well as construction services valued at P1.3 billion for the building.
Sandiganbayan acquitted Binays and their co-accused, stating prosecution’s evidence failed to substantiate charges and relied heavily on witness testimonies.
Court also noted that former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, one of the witnesses, could not be considered witness since he was merely participating in Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on the issue in his capacity as senator.
Sandiganbayan said prosecution’s key witnesses lacked direct, first-hand knowledge of allegations against accused, rendering their testimonies of minimal evidentiary value.
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