Sandigan acquits ex-DBP head

THE Third Division has acquitted and estafa charges filed against him in connection with his trip - ment claims for expenses incurred.

In a resolution promulgated on Tuesday, the court reversed its ruling convicting Nañagas.

of the records of these cases and an assiduous evaluation of the parties’ arguments, the Court resolves to grant the accused’s motion for reconsidera

It found upon review that Nañagas’ request for the DBP Board’s approval of his trip abroad and leave application “cannot be considered a ‘transaction or act’ contemplated Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, - tracts with a private person involving

The court also held that Nañagas - ecution “has not proven the element