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GMA Network - Oct 16, 2026

The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday filed three counts of graft against former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales with the Sandiganbayan over alleged engagement as a contractor while serving as a lawmaker.

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