Probe sought on airport’s lot purchase

Izobelle T. Pulgo 08/01/2016

BUSINESSMAN Crisologo Saavedra filed a complaint with the Ombudsman-Visayas seeking an investigation into reports of alleged overpricing of a parcel of land bought by the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA). Saavedra’s complaint named MCIA manager Paul…

Ombud probe sought on sacking of health workers

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/24/2016

CEBU City’s barangay officials called on the Ombudsman-Visayas to investigate the unilateral termination of barangay health workers ordered by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña. In a written complaint, Councilor Phillip Zafra said under the Local Government Code,…

Apas settlers ask Ombud-Visayas aid against demolition

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/24/2016

ABOUT 22 settlers in Sitio San Miguel, Barangay Apas, Cebu City asked the Ombudsman-Visayas for help in stopping the demolition of their homes in lots 942 and 947 that were subject to court litigation. They filed an…

Mayor faces probe over cash advances

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/21/2016

TUDELA Mayor Erwin Yu is facing an investigation by the Ombudsman-Visayas over his alleged unliquidated cash advances amounting to P369,136.49. A certain Petronilo Talimpuros requested Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Paul Elmer Clemente to investigate Yu on…

VM accused of coercing suspect

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/20/2016

A RESIDENT of Dumanjug town in southwest Cebu filed a complaint against Vice Mayor Efren Gica for  allegedly coercing him to vote for him. Leomar Cabales filed charges of arbitrary detention and domicile against Gica and his…

Lolypop’s lawyers say she didn’t own property

Nestle L. Semilla 03/31/2016

The lawyers of Mandaue City mayoral candidate Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon told reporters that she didn’t own the property which is the subject in the case filed by Lito Ferrater and Allan Bisquera against her at the Ombudsman-Visayas…

Lolypop, Luigi face charges at Ombud

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 03/30/2016

Two mayoral candidates in Mandaue City are facing separate investigations before the Ombudsman-Visayas over alleged misdeeds they committed while in public office. Two residents of the city filed a complaint against Councilor Emmarie Ouano Dizon at past…

Ombud-Visayas asked to probe JVR on his SALN

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 03/03/2016

TALISAY City Councilor Socrates Fernandez asked the Ombudsman-Visayas to investigate Talisay City Mayor Johnny delos Reyes on charges of dishonesty and misconduct. In his complaint, Fernandez alleged that Delos Reyes only listed three relatives in government service…

Treasurer faces charges for missing P6M

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/13/2016

A RETIRED municipal treasurer of Bantayan town, northern Cebu will face trial for allegedly misappropriating P6 million in government funds. The Ombudsman-Visayas found sufficient basis to indict Charlita Sequino on charges of malversation of public funds and…

State prosecutor, Ombud won’t act on case without complaint

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/13/2016

UNLESS there’s a complaint, both the Regional State Prosecutor (RSP) and the Ombudsman-Visayas won’t act on the dispute between a prosecutor and his former girlfriend. “I have not received any complaint against Prosecutor Dionilo Mantos regarding this…

Ombudsman clears Rama of graft, coercion charges

Nestle L. Semilla 01/10/2016

THE Ombudsman-Visayas recently cleared suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama of charges filed against him by a garage owner of barangay Apas, Cebu City. No evidence was found to show   the mayor was guilty of  grave coercion …

Gov’t officials warned against soliciting, accepting gifts

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/20/2015

THE Ombudsman-Visayas reminded government officials and employees to avoid soliciting or receiving gifts during the holidays lest they be charged with violating Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. “Anyone working in government should…

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