29 Jun Ombudsman Maintains its Decision for the Dismissal of Mayor Moreno
On Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman remains firm in its decision to dismiss and disqualify Oscar Moreno in his current position as the Mayor of Cagayan De Oro City.
The 8-page copy of the Ombudsman’s decision Monday night through Janeth Nunez has been received by the Philippines News Agency (PNA). It was on March 3 when Ombudsman Conchita Morales signed the denial order.
The Ombudsman denied Moreno’s Motion for Reconsideration (MR) after the anti-graft court found him guilty of grave misconduct and meted the penalty of dismissal from service, perpetual disqualification from holding public office, and forfeiture of retirement benefits.
The case surfaced after Taglimao village chief William Guialani sent complaints concerning the Ajinomoto Phil. Inc. case where the city government reduced the tax assessment of the company due the city government from P2.9 million to P300,000.
It was found out the Moreno and the City Treasurer was involved in a negotiation with the Ajinomoto Phil. to reduce the tax assessment without the approval of the City Council according to the anti-graft court.
Below is the copy of the 7th page of the letter, stating the denial of Moreno’s appeal.
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