Remulla gives Urdaneta mayor, vice mayor 10 days to comply with suspension order

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday, February 19, gave Urdaneta City Mayor Julio Parayno III and Vice Mayor Jimmy Parayno 10 days to comply with a Malacañang suspension order issued in January.

The suspension order stems from allegations of grave misconduct and abuse of authority after they removed the local Liga ng mga Barangay president from the city council in 2022.

Despite procedural challenges, Remulla emphasized that the order remains final and executory, requiring officials to comply within the given timeframe.

During his visit to Baguio and Benguet, Remulla stressed the importance of direct engagement with local governments to address regional concerns without bureaucratic constraints.

Remulla highlighted Baguio's model governance practices and met with John Hay Management Corporation CEO Marlo Quadra and BCDA officials on Thursday, February 20, to discuss the takeover of Camp John Hay from CJH Development Corporation.