Via inquirerdotnet Incumbent Mayor Valdemar Chiong of Naga town in Cebu has been ordered suspended for 90 days by Sandiganbayan for graft charges. Read more:
MANILA, Philippines – Incumbent Mayor Valdemar Chiong of Naga town in Cebu has been ordered suspended for 90 days by Sandiganbayan for graft charges.
After he was ordered to explain why he should not be suspended this May 2019, the accused reasoned that he could no longer impede on the investigation and intimidate witnesses as the documentary evidence was already attached to his judicial affidavit. “Accused Chiong’s contention is unmeritorious. The suspension pendente lite of the said accused is mandated under Section 13 of Republic Act No. 3019,” the court explained.
Under Section 13 of R.A. 3019, government officials preventively suspended and later on acquitted of the charges are entitled to reinstatement if possible, and to the salary and monetary benefits they did not receive while suspended.
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