By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Saturday (April 13, 2024) that the issuance of preventive suspension of Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib did not violate his right to due process.
“Firstly, this office ordered the respondent’s suspension to prevent any undue interference in the conduct of the investigation,” Bersamin said in a statement.
“[S]econdly, the preventive suspension of Gov. Jubahib was ordered only after the issues were joined in accordance with Section 63 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 and Sections 1 and 4, Rule 6 of Administrative Order No. 23 series of 1992,” he added.
The Office of the President (OP) issued 60-day preventive suspension of Jubahin after it made a thorough assessment of the administrative complaint filed by Board Member Orly Amit against the governor.
“The OP found that the complaint sufficiently alleged grave abuse of authority and oppression on the part of Gov. Jubahib in connection with the recall of BM Amit’s service vehicle without legal basis,” Bersamin added.
Meanwhile, the OP remains committed to ensuring transparency and fairness in all administrative proceedings, the Executive Secretary said.
(el Amigo/MNM)