Manila Bulletin
Ombudsman suspends 2 Negros Occidental officials for conflict of interest
The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II and Executive Assistant II Chery Sheil Valenzuela for six months without pay due to conflict of interest stemming from their private law practice.
Both officials were found guilty of violating Republic Act 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed his belief that Diaz has done nothing wrong and mentioned that Diaz plans to file a motion for reconsideration.
The decision, approved by Ombudsman Samuel Martires, originated from a complaint filed by a former Provincial Legal Office employee regarding the alleged failure to provide legal assistance to the Municipality of Binalbagan in expropriation cases.
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