MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) yesterday served a dismissal order against Malay, Aklan Mayor Cicero Cawaling for grave misconduct and other offenses that led to the environmental degradation of Boracay Island. Aside from forfeiture of retirement benefits, Cawaling and Solsona are perpetually disqualified from holding other posts in government. Their offenses violate Republic Act 7160 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The cases against other officials, including Aklan Gov. Florencio Miraflores, were dismissed for lack of substantial evidence.

Source: Philippine Star April 24, 2019 16:03 UTC