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The Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City on March 6, 2026.

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The preventive suspension order follows a complaint for grave misconduct, abuse of authority and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service filed by Governor Patrick Azanza

ALBAY, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the six-month preventive suspension of Catanduanes Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and 11 members of the provincial board over allegations of grave misconduct, abuse of authority and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.