The Sandiganbayan has ruled that the conviction of former Maguindanao governor Datu Sajid Ampatuan on 130 criminal cases is final and executory.
In a resolution dated April 20, the anti-graft court has also affirmed its order to issue an arrest warrant against Ampatuan, now the incumbent vice mayor of Shariff Saydona Mustapha in Maguindanao del Sur.
With the declaration of the decision as final and executory, Ampatuan can no longer appeal before the Sandiganbayan after his absence in the court and failing to surrender to seek post-conviction remedies. But the anti-graft court said he may still appeal his conviction before the Supreme Court. But the anti-graft court said Ampatuan's medical certificates only recommended"rest" and did not mention restrictions on travel.
During the promulgation of the judgment on Feb. 9, the anti-graft court was also notified that former Maguindanao provincial engineer Datu Ali Abpi, one of the co-accused, had died.
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