MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has affirmed its earlier decision that ordered the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Cainta, Rizal to immediately proceed with the graft trial of former Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) director general Jeremiah Belgica and four more officials. The court’s Sixth Division denied in a 31-page resolution on Thursday, Oct. 9, the motions for reconsideration filed by Belgica and his co-accused, which asked the Sadiganbayan to reverse and set aside its Aug. 18 decision. It pointed out that there is no “prejudicial question” that would block the graft trial, dismissing the petitioners’ argument that two cases filed […]... Keep on reading: Sandiganbayan tells RTC to proceed with graft trial of ARTA officials