Activists Filed Graft Complaint Against Former Undersecretaries Bersamin and Olaivar

A coalition of activists and concerned citizens filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman in Manila against former government officials Adrian Bersamin and Trygve Olaivar. The complaint alleged that the former undersecretaries were involved in a multibillion-peso kickback scheme, prompting calls for an official investigation.

Following the filing, the complaint highlighted serious graft allegations that implicated Bersamin and Olaivar in corrupt practices during their tenure. The case underscored ongoing efforts by civil society groups to hold public officials accountable for corruption in the Philippines.