Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Tuesday (Dec. 22) brushed aside the complaints filed against him by former Provincial Legal Office lawyer Ernie Magaspag before the Office of the President.
“That is his prerogative. That’s precisely why Malacañang set up a complaint center, where anybody can file a complaint,” he said.
Lacson added that he is leaving it to Malacañang to decide on the complaints filed against him.
Magaspag lodged complaints for alleged abuse of authority, misconduct in office, gross negligence or dereliction of duty, and other administrative cases as his evidence may warrant against the governor.
Asked if it was a retaliatory act on the part of Magaspag, who was dismissed from the provincial government, Lacson said “No. I will give him the benefit of the doubt”.
The governor said that he cannot discuss any more details on the case because “the proper forum now is Malacañang”.
Provincial Legal Officer Alberto Nellas Jr. described the complaints as “retaliatory acts” of Magaspac, adding that all the issuances have been reviewed by the PLO, and it is in accordance with the law.
Nellas pointed out that there is “no evidence to prove the alleged irregularities.” – GB
