The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama's motion for reconsideration in a nepotism case. Rama was found guilty of appointing his relatives to city hall positions. The Ombudsman stated that Rama failed to present new evidence to overturn the decision and emphasized the seriousness of his actions. Rama is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court to halt further proceedings and dismiss the case.
SAMTANG nangayo og interbensyon sa Korte Suprema si Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama sa miaging semana, ang Office of the Ombudsman nisalikway sa iyang motion for reconsideration sa kasong nepotismo nga nisangpot sa iyang pagkataktak sa katungdanan sa miaging tuig. Sa siyam ka pahina nga desisyon nga may petsa Enero 15, 2025, ug giendorso sa Human Resource Division sa Cebu City niadtong Pebrero 13, 2025, ang deputy ombudsman para sa MOLEO Jose Balmeo Jr.
Niadtong Septiyembre 9, 2024, gihukman sa Ombudsman si Rama nga sad-an sa Nepotism ug Grave Misconduct tungod sa pagkuha sa duha niya ka mga bayaw isip trabahante sa city hall ug gipahamtangan siya og silot nga dismissal sa katungdanan ug perpetual disqua-lification. Apil na niini ang pagkansela sa eligibility, forfeiture sa retirement benefits gawas sa natigom nga leave credits, ug perpetual disqualification alang sa reemployment sa government service.
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