MUNTINLUPA Mayor and former lawmaker Ruffy Biazon has been found guilty of graft by the Sandiganbayan in connection with the P10 billion pork barrel scam.
The anti-graft court sentenced Biazon to a prison term ranging from six to ten years. However, Biazon was cleared of separate malversation charges in the same case.
The conviction stems from Biazon’s alleged involvement in the misuse of public funds during his time as a lawmaker.
Biazon has announced his intention to appeal the Sandiganbayan’s ruling. In a statement released following the verdict, Biazon emphasized his continued commitment to serving the people of Muntinlupa.
He stated, “Public service should not be derailed by noise or distraction. My commitment to Muntinlupeños stands firm—a city led with compassion, guided by vision, and focused on real solutions.”
His camp further clarified that the verdict does not affect his current position as mayor, asserting that governance will continue with the same integrity and resolve. They described the situation as “the beginning of a renewed push for deeper, more inclusive public service.” The details of the appeal and the legal process moving forward remain to be seen.
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