Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado. | file photo
[UPDATED] CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bohol Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado has been placed under suspension for six months over the controversial resort in Chocolate Hills.
Aumentado on Tuesday, May 28, announced that a total of 69 Bohol Capitol officials, including him, mayors, and even present and former officials, received orders from the Ombudsman for a preventive suspension.
The decision stemmed over recent cases filed against him and the province over the construction of a controversial resort in the world famous Chocolate Hills.
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“Sakit man palandungon nga mao kini ang nahitabo atong iampo sa kahitas-an nga mahatagan og ensakto ug makatarunganon og maayong kasulbaran kini tanan,” said Aumentado.
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The governor’s announcement was also broadcasted on his official Facebook page.
The suspension order made against Aumentado came just weeks after the state’s anti-graft investigating body meted a similar punishment against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama.
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Note: This story has been updated to reflect more accurate details. Bohol Vice Gov. Victor Balite was not named in the suspension order.