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04:54 PM October 9th, 2015
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales has ordered the dismissal of suspended Makati Mayor Junjun Binay over the controversial Makati parking building.
Morales on Friday said Binay will be dismissed for grave misconduct and dishonesty, as there were “irregularities in the services and contract for the construction in several phases of the parking building.”
The Ombudsman also recommended that Binay be prohibited from serving in any government position. His benefits will also be forfeited.
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“We have promulgated our resolution. I ordered the dismissal of Mayor Binay for grave misconduct and dishonesty. What goes with it is perpetual disqualification from holding public office, forfeiture of retirement benefits,” Morales told reporters in an ambush interview.
Binay can appeal the Ombudsman’s decision but it was immediately executory.
Morales said it will be up to concerned authorities if Binay, who is eyeing reelection as Makati mayor, will still be allowed to file his certificate of candidacy for the 2016 elections.
“It’s up to the authorities if he files a COC and still be honored, that’s no longer my concern,” Morales said.
In March, the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Binay over the allegedly overpriced Makati City Hall Building II, but the Court of Appeals issued a temporary restraining order against its implementation.
The order came after a special panel of investigators from the Ombudsman conducted a preliminary probe against Binay, his father Vice President Jejomar Binay, and 22 other Makati officials over criminal charges of graft, malversation, and violations of the Government Procurement Act.
Only the younger Binay and other local officials were preventively suspended for the Makati parking building case. Binay was ordered suspended anew by the Ombudsman in June, this time in connection with the Makati Science High School Building. KS
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