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DOE official seeks court approval for foreign travel amid graft charges
A Department of Energy director has petitioned the Sandiganbayan to permit him to travel abroad while facing corruption allegations. Demujin Antiporda, director IV of the energy resources development bureau, filed the motion electronically on September 29.
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The Department of Energy official's request comes as he navigates legal proceedings related to graft charges. Antiporda submitted his travel petition to the Sandiganbayan Third Division, the anti-graft court tasked with hearing cases involving public officials.
As director IV of the energy resources development bureau, Antiporda holds a senior position within the DOE. The nature of the pending graft case and the specific grounds cited in his motion for international travel have not yet been detailed.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division must review and decide on the motion, which was filed through electronic means. The court's decision on whether to grant permission for Antiporda to leave the country during the ongoing case will likely set the terms for any authorized travel.
This development reflects broader scrutiny within government agencies concerning accountability and transparency. The case remains active in the anti-graft court system, with the official's request highlighting the complexities that arise when public servants face corruption allegations.