SC upholds CA decision clearing Gwen over Balili property cases

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Justice has prevailed, as always.” This was the comment of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on the Supreme Court (SC) ruling, affirming the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to dismiss the administrative…

Gwen on Balili graft dismissal: I feel vindicated

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn was all-smiles when she faced the press on Wednesday, December 2 to give her comments on the Sandiganbayan’s decision that dismissed graft cases filed against her in relation to the…

PB OKs payment of P6.8M to Balili backfill material supplier

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Board has authorized Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to pay the P6.8 million collectible of a construction and construction supply firm for the delivery of the backfill materials used in the development…

Former Board Member Juan Bolo dies of cardiac arrest

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu  Board Member and lawyer Juan Bolo passed away last Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was 77. According to a news release from the Office of the Vice-Governor issued this evening, May 6,…

Dismissal order as ‘blatant attempt’ to stop Carpio-Morales impeachment, says Garcia

Connie Fernandez, Morexette Erram 02/12/2018

CEBU CITY—Deputy Speaker Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday said the Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss her from the service was a “blatant attempt” to stop the looming impeachment of Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales. In a statement, Garcia said the timing…

House Deputy Speaker Garcia dismissed from public office over purchase of Balili property

King Anthony Perez and Morexette Erram 02/12/2018

Deputy Speaker Gwendolyn Garcia questioned the ‘timing’ of Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss her from public office. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales ordered the dismissal of Garcia,  former Cebu Governor and now third district representative for grave misconduct. The…

Gwen hits Davide for failing to rebuild CICC

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/10/2015

The campaign period hasn’t started yet but this early, Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia fired off several shots at Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III’s administration. In a press statement, Garcia, the former governor, voiced her displeasure over Davide’s failure…

Time to pay up

04/01/2015

  The Cebu provincial government will take some time before it can resolve its P36.9 million refund claim from the Balili heirs after the court ruled in their favor recently. Among the questions that Cebuanos want answered…

Mayor: Not developing Balili lots would be a wasted opportunity

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/13/2015

It would be a wasted opportunity for the City of Naga not to develop the Balili estate in barangay Tina-an despite it being tagged in a criminal case involving former Cebu governor and now Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia…

Balili lot as replacement site for 79 trees ‘doubtful’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/13/2015

The Cebu provincial government is willing to help Cebu City and the regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) replace the 79 trees that went missing from the center island along S. Osmeña road in April…

Visayas Ombud to wrap up cases before 2016 election

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/12/2014

People have to know whether an elective official is fit for public service,” said newly installed Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Paul Elmer Clemente. He announced yesterday that Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has set a new target…

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