The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas has filed criminal and administrative complaints against 15 people, including former and incumbent officials in Cebu City, in connection with a garbage collection scheme in 2021. | nestleCDN
Also among the respondents were Allen Omlero Ceballos, inspection officer of DPS; Romelito Asinjo Datan, city treasurer’s office inspector; Mark Abarquez Ugbinar, general services office inspector; Jerome Visarra Ornopia, acting city accountant; and Mare Vae Reyes, acting city treasurer.
The private individuals named in the NBI complaint were Jayra Angelic Ruiz-Javier, John David Javier, Erika May Quiño, Jay Alexander Ruiz, Maridel Ruiz, Robert Jay Ruiz and Jayvic Castrenz Ruiz—all of the Docast Construction and JJ & J Construction and General Supply.He said the city should have paid only P111 million as garbage collection fee to the contractor.
Oliva said the respondents from the city government and the contractor agreed to falsify some documents to make it appear that the city government had to pay the much higher price in the collection of garbage in the city. Reporters on Thursday tried to get statements of the respondents but only Silva responded.“I have not done anything wrong. I also didn’t steal anything. I didn’t become rich. In my 32 years of service, I can proudly say I was able to give my children proper education. I didn’t mind loaning money but not stealing,” Silva said in a text message.Silva said she was ready to undergo a lifestyle check to prove that she did not engage in anything illegal.
The case stemmed from a request of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama to investigate what he described as an irregular and anomalous contract the previous administration had entered into with the contractor for the city’ garbage collection in 2021.
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