Ombudsman orders suspension of Barili Mayor, VM, 3 others

By: Jessa Mae O. Sotto - 6 years ago

This is a map of Barili town in southwestern Cebu where a dog crossing the highway caused an accident that killed a motorcycle rider from Mandaue City and injured his girlfriend. | Google map

The Office of the Visayas Ombudsman has imposed a six-month suspension for simple neglect of duty of five officials of Barili town, Cebu, including Mayor Marlon Garcia and Vice Mayor Teresito Mariña.

The three other respondents were Councilor Sheila Pason, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Richel Montemayor, and Disbursing officer Salome Merelos.

The copy of suspension order was served to the town officials today (August 24).

The administrative case resulted from the overpayment of leave credits of Councilor Pason.