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Bohol gov opposes raps over Chocolate Hills fiasco
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the filing of graft charges against Bohol Governor Erico Aumentado and former Governors Arthur Yap and Edgar Chatto concerning the construction of Captain's Peak Resort in the Chocolate Hills.
The Ombudsman's decision also ordered the dismissal of Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, the town's zoning administrator, Maximo Lomosbog, and municipal building official Alan Dinoy for grave misconduct.
Several officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) were also dismissed for gross neglect of duty.
Governor Aumentado confirmed he received the Ombudsman's decision and will file a motion for reconsideration, reiterating his innocence and stating he did not violate any law.
The resort operated without an environmental compliance certificate and was reportedly granted a business permit despite this deficiency.
The Chocolate Hills Natural Monument is a legislated protected area, and Bohol Island is a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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