THE SENATE BLUE Ribbon Committee brought the case on 13 October 2011 to the Ombudsman for filing against former First Gentleman Miguel Arroyo, two former government officials and 16 officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act the alleged anomalous purchace by the PNP of two second-hand helicopters that Arroyo owned, and prized as brand new helicopters. PNP knew these helocopters were used, but still proceeded with the purchase under the influence of Arroyo. [DETAILS]
SUBJECT
Two old Robinson R44 Raven I helicopters that were sold to PNP as and at brand new prices
WITNESSES
Rowena Del Rosario Testimony
FG Arroyo money amounting $500,000 was used when Del Rosario paid directly the US-based manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) for a downpayment on five helicopters in 2009. The payment was made through a telegrahic transfer via UnionBank. [Read Report]
Archibald Po Testimony
FG Arroyo has five Robinson helicopters in the LionAir hangar in Pasay City since 2004. [Read Report]
SUBJECT
Two old Robinson R44 Raven I helicopters that were sold to PNP as and at brand new prices
WITNESSES
Rowena Del Rosario Testimony
FG Arroyo money amounting $500,000 was used when Del Rosario paid directly the US-based manufacturer Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) for a downpayment on five helicopters in 2009. The payment was made through a telegrahic transfer via UnionBank. [Read Report]
Archibald Po Testimony
FG Arroyo has five Robinson helicopters in the LionAir hangar in Pasay City since 2004. [Read Report]
