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Ysidoro vs. People of the Philippines

ARNOLD JAMES M. YSIDORO, Petitioner, versus PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPINES, Respondent.

G.R. No. 192330 | 2012-11-14

THIRD DIVISION
DECISION
 
ABAD, J.:
 
This case is about a municipal mayor charged with illegal diversion of food intended for those suffering from malnutrition to the beneficiaries of reconstruction  projects affecting the homes of victims of calamities.
 
The Facts and Case
 
The Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas accused Arnold James M. Ysidoro before the Sandiganbayan in Criminal Case 28228 of violation of illegal use of public property (technical malversation) Under Article 220 of the Revised Penal Code.1
 
The facts show that the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Leyte,...