Paoay Mayor Suspended for 90 Days Over Illegal Appointment
The Mayor of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and the head of the Office of Senior Citizens’ Affairs (OSCA) have been suspended for 90 days due to allegations of illegal appointment and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Separately, a municipal mayor in Cavite is under investigation for abuse of authority.
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