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Cebu mayors, Duke Frasco face complaints over London trip amid Typhoon Tino
Seven mayors from Cebu's 5th District are facing administrative and criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly traveling to London during Typhoon Tino.
The mayors are Aljew Fernando Frasco (Liloan), Avis Ginoo-Monleon (Catmon), Alfredo Arquillano Jr. (San Francisco), Greman Solante (Tudela), Edgar Rama (Poro), Manuel Santiago (Pilar), and Felijur Quiño (Compostela).
Their overseas trip drew widespread criticism as thousands faced widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages as the typhoon battered communities.
Cebuano lawyer Julito Añora Jr. filed the complaints on Tuesday, November 11, accusing them of gross neglect of duty, grave misconduct, dereliction of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
Their actions are also alleged to have violated several laws, including the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials, Local Government Code, and the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.
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