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Sandra Cam passes away at 64
Sandra Cam passes away at 64
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 11, 2025 01:14 AM PHT
MANILA — Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board member and whistleblower Sandra Cam passed away Thursday, her family said.
MANILA — Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board member and whistleblower Sandra Cam passed away Thursday, her family said.
She was 64.
She was 64.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sandra Abaño Martinez-Cam who was called to join our Creator on April 10, 2025,” her son posted on Facebook.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, Sandra Abaño Martinez-Cam who was called to join our Creator on April 10, 2025,” her son posted on Facebook.
According to her son, Cam earned the “Dangal ng Bayan” award and was given the “Natatanging Filipina na Sumusulong sa Pagtulong at Paglaban sa Korapsyon” recognition for her “dauntless courage, bold spirit and unwavering dedication as a diligent fighter for truth.”
According to her son, Cam earned the “Dangal ng Bayan” award and was given the “Natatanging Filipina na Sumusulong sa Pagtulong at Paglaban sa Korapsyon” recognition for her “dauntless courage, bold spirit and unwavering dedication as a diligent fighter for truth.”
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In 2020, Cam faced a murder charge in connection with the killing of former Masbate Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III. The case was dismissed in 2023
In 2020, Cam faced a murder charge in connection with the killing of former Masbate Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III. The case was dismissed in 2023
Cam was a self-confessed "jueteng" bagwoman before turning into a "whistleblower" for the government in 2005, exposing corruption involving lotteries and politicians in the country.
Cam was a self-confessed "jueteng" bagwoman before turning into a "whistleblower" for the government in 2005, exposing corruption involving lotteries and politicians in the country.
She was later appointed PCSO board member during the Duterte administration.
She was later appointed PCSO board member during the Duterte administration.
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