ASEANEWS HEADLINE-CORRUPTION | MANILA: Magalong quits ICI, denies Discacya link
Magalong said he submitted his resignation to Malacañang on Friday.
“Once and for all, I would like to make it clear that there is no conflict of interest in my role,” he said in a statement. “My work as mayor of Baguio and my service with the ICI have always been guided by one principle: the highest standards of integrity in public service.” The mayor said doubts over the ICI’s independence compelled him to leave the post.
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“Recent developments have cast doubt on the independence of the commission. Independence is the bedrock of accountability, and without it, our credibility is compromised,” he said. “I refuse to allow these doubts to weaken the ICI and its mandate. That is why I have chosen to step aside, not to abandon the fight, but to protect the very integrity of the fight.” His resignation followed recent Palace pronouncements that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had ordered a review of whether Magalong could remain in the commission while serving as Baguio mayor.
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