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Cunanan cleared of money laundering over ‘pork’ scam

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has acquitted businessman Dennis Cunanan of money laundering over the alleged misuse of P22.5 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund of former senator Gregorio Honasan in 2007. Cunanan is the former deputy director general of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC). In a 36-page decision promulgated on Sept. 18, […]

Dennis Cunanan Acquitted in Money Laundering Case Involving ‘Pork Barrel’ Scam

Manila, Philippines — September 25, 2024 — The Sandiganbayan’s Second Division has cleared former deputy director general of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC), Dennis Cunanan, of all charges related to a money laundering case stemming from the alleged misuse of P22.5 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allocations from 2007. In its […]

Lawyer sets record straight: Cunanan’s ‘involvement’ in POGO misleading, incorrect

The legal counsel of Dennis Cunanan, Atty. Iryl B. Boco, said in a statement that insinuations of Cunanan’s continued involvement in the recent controversy surrounding the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) “are misleading and incorrect.”  Atty. Boco was referring to recent reports and articles made by Rappler, casting aspersions on Cunanan’s professional integrity.  “We find […]

Statement on Sandiganbayan Verdict in Case SB-20-CRM-0012-0013: Pursuing Justice Despite Setbacks

In light of the recent verdict by the Sandiganbayan 6th Division on February 6, 2024, convicting three former officials of the defunct Technology Resource Center (TRC), including Dennis Cunanan, in Sandiganbayan Criminal Case/s SB-20-CRM-0012-0013, it is important to acknowledge this as a temporary setback in the pursuit of justice. While the decision may seem unfavorable, […]

Aquitted: Dennis Cunanan’s Consistent Legal Victories

Dennis Cunanan’s recent acquittal on October 27, 2023, by the Sandiganbayan Second Division for case SB 17-CRM-0525-0531 is a compelling testament to his enduring pursuit of justice and his unwavering belief in his own innocence. This latest exoneration serves as yet another chapter in a remarkable legal journey that underscores his steadfast commitment to upholding […]

Dennis Cunanan is Aquitted!

Dennis Cunanan’s recent victory in the acquittal of Criminal Cases Numbers SB-16-CRM-0254 to SB-16-CRM-0263 by the Sandigan Bayan Special Second Division stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice. These successful outcomes are a reflection of his steadfast belief in a fair and just legal process. Mr. Cunanan’s determination and […]

Belief in Justice Prevails: The Resilience of Dennis Cunanan

On October 9, 2023, an unfavorable verdict was issued by the Sandiganbayan First Division in the case of People of the Philippines vs. Antonio Yrigon Ortiz, et al (SB-21-CRM-0102 to 0103). Similarly, just last week, on Friday, October 6, 2023, the Third Division of the Sandiganbayan also rendered an unfavorable verdict in the case of People of the Philippines vs. Marc Douglas Cagas IV (SB-17-CRM-0642 to 0645). Dennis Cunanan, one of the defendants, maintains a steadfast trust in the justice system and intends to file a motion for reconsideration for both cases.

Dennis Cunanan’s Unwavering Trust in the Justice System Amid Recent Legal Developments

Defendant Dennis Cunanan remains steadfast in his trust in the justice system and plans to submit a motion for reconsideration, fortified by his unshakable belief in his innocence, which is further bolstered by his remarkable history of acquittal in eight similar cases. This underscores his enduring commitment to justice and the integrity of the legal process. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Cunanan has successfully cleared his name in a total of 35 dismissed cases, comprising eight from the Sandiganbayan, 26 from the Ombudsman, and one from RTC Branch 84 in Malolos, Bulacan.