THE Office of the Ombudsman suspended for six months 21 officials and politicians in Porac, Pampanga, including a reelectionist mayor for alleged gross neglect of duty.

In an 11-page order approved on Oct.7, 2024, Ombudsman Samuel Martires suspended the late Councilor Regin Clarete along with 20 others, including reelectionist Mayor Jing Capil and mayoral aspirant Michael Tapang.

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