Magalong cleared of graft raps
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong in a case involving the construction of a P50-million multipurpose building in Barangay Irisan.
In a resolution dated Feb. 18 but received by the mayor’s office only this month, the ombudsman dismissed a complaint filed by former city councilor Mylen Yaranon, who claimed the construction did not follow the original plan.
Yaranon alleged that the city government paid the contractor even as the project was not completed.
The project was a joint effort of the city government and the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The ombudsman said Yaranon failed to show proof to support her claims against Magalong.
It said the charges were purely administrative and were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
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