Ombudsman Cites Cebu Governor in Contempt for Defying Suspension

Ombudsman cites Cebu governor in contempt for defying suspension

The Office of the Ombudsman has found outgoing Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia guilty of indirect contempt for defying the preventive suspension against her in the past month, calling her an “ungovernable autocrat.” Seemingly fed up with her refusal to step aside, the Ombudsman did not mince words in its June 10 order, telling Garcia that […]...Keep on reading: Ombudsman cites Cebu governor in contempt for defying suspension

Cebu governor cited for indirect contempt, fined P30,000

Outgoing Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia was found guilty of indirect contempt for defying an Ombudsman preventive suspension order. She now has to pay a fine of P30,000.

Ombudsman fines Gwen Garcia P30,000 for indirect contempt

The Office of the Ombudsman has imposed a fine of P30,000 on outgoing Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia after finding her guilty of indirect contempt.

Ombudsman fines Cebu guv for indirect contempt

By Benjamin Pulta Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia (File photo) MANILA – The Office of the Ombudsman has fined outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for her refusal to step down following the issuance of a preventive suspension order in April. “(F)or defying the preventive suspension order dated April 23, the Ombudsman finds respondent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia guilty of indirect contempt, and is hereby imposed a fine of PHP30,000,” the Ombudsman sai…