DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government-Western Visayas (DILG-6) Regional Director Anthony C. Nuyda said the Ombudsman’s dismissal order against Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog does not need to be personally served to him for it to take effect. “Even if the official is not present, we will implement it. In some instances, pino-post lang po namin sa mga offices nila yan kung hindi sila makita or wala sila doon sa opisina (we just post at the office if the official cannot be found or not there). In the case of (Mr.) Mabilog, we will serve it at his house,” Mr. Nuyda said. The mayor has been on an extended leave from his post since September due to health issues, and is reportedly out of the country. As of Friday, Mr. Nuyda said his office has yet to receive a copy of the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman as well as the directive from the DILG Central Office designating him to implement the order. The Ombudsman has ordered Mr. Mabilog’s dismissal for serious dishonesty, in connection with unexplained wealth in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth in 2013. — Louine Hope U. Conserva

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