Ombudsman suspends Mandaue mayor over city exec’s appointment

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes for a year over the “irregular designation” of an officer in charge (OIC) of the City Social Welfare Services (CSWS) in 2022. Cortes was found guilty of grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service