‘Bogus’ indigenous leaders face raps in Surigao City, Philippines


Leaders of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines, including Lourdes Latraca Infante (left) and Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas (right), face criminal charges in Surigao City. Police filed the charges on Tuesday (Jan 28, 2025). - Photos: Contributed Infographic

BUTUAN CITY, (Philippines): Police filed 10 charges against the leaders and members of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP) in Surigao City on Tuesday (Jan 28).

Authorities filed malicious mischief, alarm and scandal, grave coercion, usurpation of authority, physical injury, serious illegal detention, grave threats, cyber libel, and violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 against FTGP leaders Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, Lourdes Latraca Infante, and Jhavie Latraca Infante.

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