In 1999, the Ombudsman suspended Lapid for one year over his alleged involvement in illegal quarrying and collection of exorbitant fees in Pampanga. In 2000, the Supreme Court ordered Lapid’s immediate reinstatement as Pampanga governor after ruling that the Ombudsman’s suspension was not immediately executory.
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In 1999, the Ombudsman suspended Lapid for one year over his alleged involvement in illegal quarrying and collection of exorbitant fees in Pampanga. In 2000, the Supreme Court ordered Lapid’s immediate reinstatement as Pampanga governor after ruling that the Ombudsman’s suspension was not immediately executory.
By VERA Files
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Feb 5, 2025
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