Marco did not contest the suspension of Gwen
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia stands accused of grave abuse of authority and gross misconduct, resulting in a six-month preventive suspension at the hands of the Office of the Ombudsman. This isn't about President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., but an administrative complaint filed by Moises Garcia Deiparine.
Garcia's alleged transgressions revolve around issuing a special permit to a contractor without proper environmental clearances, which deemed a protected area during the El Niño phenomenon in 2024.
The Marcos administration, through Malacañang, has decided to steer clear of the matter, with officials explicitly stating they "won’t meddle" in the Ombudsman’s decision.
Governor Garcia has expressed concerns about the suspension being issued during the election period, allegedly violating election-related laws. She has sought clarification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding the order’s legality.
Meanwhile, the Ombudsman has directed Garcia to submit a counter-affidavit to explain the charges against her. However, there seems to be no direct connection between this suspension order and President Marcos Jr., as the matter remains between Garcia, the Ombudsman, and the DILG.
- The environmental clearances for the special permit issued by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to a contractor were deemed insufficient, as the area in question was a protected zone during the El Niño phenomenon in 2024.
- Mga press have been closely following the narrative surrounding the suspension of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who stands accused of grave abuse of authority and gross misconduct by the Office of the Ombudsman.
- Despite public attention, General News reports suggest the Marcos administration has chosen to refrain from interfering in the matter, with Malacañang officials stating they "won’t meddle" in the Ombudsman’s decision.
- In light of the suspension, Governor Garcia has captured the attention of mga press and the public alike, seeking clarification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding the legality of issuing the order during the election period.
- Amidst this political fervor, the Ombudsman has requested a counter-affidavit from Governor Garcia to address the administrative complaint filed by Moises Garcia Deiparine, maintaining a clear position of impartiality and adhering to policy-and-legislation in the case.
