Sandiganbayan defers Tarlac solon’s arraignment until Oct. 7

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Tuesday moved the arraignment of Tarlac Rep. Noel Rivera to October 7 in light of his motion to consolidate the cases against him. Rivera, who represents the third district of Tarlac province, faces nine counts of violating Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices