Ombudsman suspends Porac mayor, 10 others over POGO-linked crimes

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Ombudsman suspends Porac mayor, 10 others over POGO-linked crimes
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The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended the mayor of Porac town in Pampanga, nine other local officials, and a municipal hall officer over crimes linked to the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators .The order signed by Ombudsman Samuel Martires suspended Mayor Jaime Capil , Vice Mayor Francis Laurence Tamayo, and councilors Rohner Buan, Rafael Canlapan, Adrian Carreon, Regin Clarete, Essel Joy David, Hilario Dimalanta, Michelle Santos, and John Nuevy Venzon.

The suspension due to alleged gross neglect of duty will be for six months and without pay.“In accordance with Section 27, par. , RA 6770 , this Order is immediately executory. Notwithstanding any motion, appeal, or petition that may be filed by respondents seeking relief from this Order, unless otherwise ordered by this Office or by any court of competent jurisdiction, the implementation of this Order shall not be interrupted within the period prescribed,” the Ombudsman said.

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