The anti-graft court acted on the motion of Sistoza’s lawyer that a doctor advised the former Bureau of Corrections head to take a rest due to acute viral illnesses.
However, the arraignment of Sistoza’s co-accused proceeded yesterday, and they all pleaded not guilty.
They are Zoraida Ocampo, head of the bureau’s bidding committee; Bienvenida Tupas, Kabungsuan Makilala, Angelina Palentinos, Ramon Loyola and Ma. Corazon Bravo, committee members; and Isabelita Martinez, supply division chief. — Jose Rodel Clapano