Aldrin san pedro biography

The Sandiganbayan on Friday acquitted ex-Muntilupa mayor Aldrin San Pedro of a P97.52 million graft charge stemming from the alleged irregularities in his procurement of fire trucks from 2008 to 2009. 

In a 35-page decision, the anti-graft court’s Second Division let San Pedro off the hook after the prosecution fell short in proving that he acted with corrupt motives with Palmer-Asia Inc.’s general manager Angel Palmiery. 

“It is settled that a conviction premised on a finding conspiracy must be founded on facts, not on mere inferences or presumptions,” the court said.

“Bare allegations and testimony without competent proof should not be considered.” 

San Pedro was charged with violating Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (RA 3019) alongside Palmiery for the alleged anomalous purchase of three fire trucks and an aerial ladder truck to the tune of P97.52 million from 2008 to 2009. 

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