Ex-PNP chief faces perjury charges

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima is facing perjury cases before the Sandiganbayan over alleged failure to state and declare pieces of property in several Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).

The Office of the Ombudsman, which filed the cases on February 23, recommended a total of P48,000 bail for the accused.