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Magalong will not resign as Baguio mayor despite role in ICI
Labor groups are calling for Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to resign following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to an independent body investigating corruption in government infrastructure projects.
However, Magalong denied claims that he resigned as mayor to serve in the commission, stating that his role as special adviser and investigator for the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will not affect his mandate as mayor.
He affirmed his commitment to serving Baguio City, emphasizing that his primary duty remains with its people.
The ICI, created by President Marcos Jr., will be headed by former Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes, with former DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson and Rossana Fajardo as members.
President Marcos Jr. defended his decision, citing a detailed report Magalong presented to him on flood control projects during a recent visit to Baguio.
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