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Ombudsman suspends city engineer of Marikina, 6 other officials for grave misconduct
The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the six-month preventive suspension of Marikina City Engineer and Building Official Kennedy Sueno and six other officials from the Engineering Department.
They are accused of allegedly soliciting bribes from spouses Brian Geronimo Torres and Agnes Tablante Torres to expedite the processing of building and occupancy permits.
Ombudsman Samuel Martires cited strong evidence of guilt, potential prejudice to the investigation, and the need to prevent further malfeasance as reasons for the suspension.
Mayor Marcelino Teodoro was directed to enforce the suspension order, with a warning of disciplinary action for non-compliance.
The charges against the suspended officials include grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
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