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Ex-Palawan Gov. Reyes shows up at Sandiganbayan

Ex-Palawan Governor Joel Reyes shows up at the Sandiganbayan this afternoon.

This comes, after the anti-graft court ordered his arrest.

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The court affirmed its decision finding the former Palawan governor guilty of gross negligence.

He had reportedly allowed a small-scale mining company to renew its license in 2006 even if the firm had exceeded its ore extension limit.

The penalty for the offense is 6 to 8 years of imprisonment.

Reyes was released from prison earlier this month after he was cleared of a murder case in connection with the slay of broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011.

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