Admin cases vs brgy officials dismissed

THE separate complaints of certain individuals against barangay officials of Puerto and Tablon were all dismissed.

This, as the 20th City Council during its regular session presided over by City Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, adopted the orders of the committee on ethics and blue ribbon chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas on the complainant of Seigfred M. Padua against Ms. Jessie Ann Bacarro Dadap, barangay treasurer, and Ms. Mirasol Ravidas, barangay secretary, both of Barangay Tablon for violation of RA 6713, Section 4 (A) and (C), Section 5(A).

The City Council dismissed the said cases due to the committee’s lack of jurisdiction to hear the cases or render decision considering that the respondents are not elected barangay officials.

The legislative body, likewise, adopted the order of the committee on the administrative complainant of Mr. Romy S. Arojo against Punong Barangay Lolita Wahing of Barangay Puerto, for harassment, conduct unbecoming of public official, and conduct unbecoming prejudicial to best interest of public service.

The case was dismissed because of the complainant’s failure to appear during scheduled hearings.

The separate resolutions were sponsored by the committees on ethics and blue ribbon and on laws and rules both chaired by Councilor Cabanlas. (JBDacer/SP)