ADVERTISEMENTIf cases against the mayors were filed at the DILG, Florece said the officials face suspension. But if the cases were filed at the Ombudsman, Florece said the mayors face dismissal from service. Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año had directed local officials to be physically present in their towns before, during and after Ompong hits. /jpv /pdi /atmInquirer calls for support for the victims of typhoon OmpongResponding to appeals for help, the Philippine Daily Inquirer is extending its relief to victims of the recent typhoon Ompong. Inquiries may be addressed to Inquirer’s Corporate Affairs office through Connie Kalagayan at 897-4426, ckalagayan@inquirer.com.ph and Bianca Kasilag-Macahilig at 897-8808 local 352, bkasilag@inquirer.com.ph.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 18, 2018 09:11 UTC