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Sandiganbayan upholds rejection of Ang's graft case consolidation bid
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has affirmed its decision to deny a consolidation request from Uswag Ilonggo party-list representative Jojo Ang, who faces 14 graft cases. Ang is accused of maintaining a stake in a construction company that secured ₱214 million in Public Works contracts during his tenure in Congress.
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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Thursday upheld its earlier ruling that rejected party-list representative Jojo Ang's request to consolidate his 14 graft cases into a single proceeding.
Ang, who represents the Uswag Ilonggo party-list group, is accused of undisclosed financial interests in a construction firm that obtained ₱214 million worth of Public Works contracts while he served as a sitting congressman. The allegations center on alleged conflict of interest violations during his legislative service.
The court's affirmation of the denial means the cases against Ang will continue to be tried separately rather than consolidated under one proceeding. Legal experts note that the consolidation of multiple related cases typically streamlines court proceedings, though prosecutors often oppose such moves to maintain prosecutorial advantages across separate dockets.
Ang has maintained his innocence regarding the charges. The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest involving lawmakers with business interests in government contracts.