MATAAS NA KAHOY, Batangas. A local government official is facing serious allegations of corruption and negligence. The People’s Coalition Against Crime and Corruption Group (PCACC) has filed multiple charges against Mayor Janet Ilagan with the Office of the Ombudsman.
The complaints, filed on Tuesday, accuse Mayor Ilagan of violating Republic Act 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), gross inexcusable negligence, grave misconduct, and Republic Act 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act).
“We filed a case against Mayor Janet Ilagan for her improper use of public funds,” said Antonio Alabata, a PCACC representative. “This is people’s money that should benefit the public.”
Alabata expressed concern over several infrastructure projects that remain incomplete or delayed. He highlighted the potential impact of these delays on the community.
It’s worth noting that Mayor Ilagan’s husband, Vice Mayor Jay Ilagan, is a candidate for Batangas governor in the upcoming May 2024 elections.
The PCACC’s complaint alleges that Mayor Ilagan mishandled and delayed infrastructure projects funded by the 20% development fund, totaling P22,391,812.87. As of December 31, 2022, 11 projects, including building and road repairs, were either incomplete or not yet started.
While specific details about the projects were not disclosed, the PCACC’s complaint provides evidence of the municipality’s failure to complete numerous projects within the specified timeframe.
The Office of the Ombudsman is now tasked with investigating these allegations and determining the appropriate course of action.
Roy Tomandao
Si Roy Tumandao ay kasalukuyang pangulo ng Camp Vicente Lim Press Corps. Nagsimula siya sa larangan ng media noong 1992 at aktibo bilang photo journalist at news correspondent para sa iba’t ibang tabloid. Broadcaster siya ng DZJV 1458 Radyo Calabarzon.
