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President Marcos won’t meddle in Garcia’s suspension
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not intervene in the preventive suspension order against Cebu Governor Gwendolyn "Gwen" Garcia.
Malacañang stated that the President will uphold the rule of law and ensure due process is followed for the governor.
Marcos Jr. previously emphasized the importance of due process and adherence to the Constitution and election laws when taking action against a duly elected official.
The preventive suspension was issued by the Office of the Ombudsman due to alleged grave abuse of authority, gross misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross negligence, conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service, and violation of Republic Act 6713.
This stems from a complaint concerning Garcia's issuance of a special quarry permit without the required Environmental Compliance Certificate, though she claimed it was to address a water shortage.
Governor Garcia and her legal team are preparing legal remedies and have sought clarification from the DILG, which is tasked with implementing the suspension.
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