PH Supreme Court Extends Suspension of Pasay Judge and Clerk for Alleged P6 Million Bribe
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has extended the suspension of a Pasay court judge and clerk of court accused of accepting a P6 million bribe.
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The Supreme Court of the Philippines has extended the suspension of a Pasay court judge and clerk of court accused of accepting a P6 million bribe.
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