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Benjamin Magalong

Benjamin Magalong is the mayor of Baguio City and a prominent figure in anti-corruption efforts in the Philippines. He recently resigned from his role as special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure amid controversies over his appointment and allegations of conflicts of interest. Magalong has been involved in investigations into alleged mismanagement in various government projects and has called for greater transparency in public spending.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM

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Recent developments on Benjamin Magalong

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM

Ex-PNP chief Azurin appointed ICI special adviser

Retired General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. has been appointed as the special adviser and investigator of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Magalong resigned voluntarily from ICI says Undersecretary Castro

Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong resigned voluntarily from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Baguio Mayor regrets resignation from anti-corruption body

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong believes "air-tight" cases could have been built against corruption suspects if he had not resigned from his post as special adviser and investigator of the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI).

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Marcos Jr. did not ask Magalong to resign as ICI special adviser

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not ask Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong to resign as special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), but rather to review his appointment, according to Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM

DOH welcomes probe into alleged MAIP mismanagement

The Department of Health (DOH) welcomes Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong's interest in probing alleged mismanagement of the Medical Assistance for Indigents and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIP) program.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Mayors ask House Speaker for budget records

The Mayors for Good Governance (M4GG) has formally requested access to budget records from House Speaker Faustino Dy III.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Baguio Mayor denies corruption allegations over P118M tennis court project

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong vehemently denied accusations of corruption and conflict of interest related to a P118 million tennis court project in the city, calling the claims "below the belt."

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Ridon questions Baguio mayor over undisclosed P118-M project

House Infrastructure Committee Co-Chairperson Terry Ridon criticized Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong for allegedly failing to disclose a P118-million tennis facility and parking building project linked to St. Gerrard Construction Company, owned by contractor Pacifico and Sarah Discaya.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM

DOH next target for anti-corruption probe, says Baguio Mayor

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong stated that the Department of Health (DOH) is the next focus for anti-corruption investigations, following issues with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Baguio City Hall denies ghost project allegations

The Baguio City Mayor's Office denied allegations of a "ghost" flood control project, responding to an online netizen's query.