Aplasca’s dismissal due to grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty

Dismissed former acting Senate sergeant-at-arms (SAA) Mao Ranada Aplasca

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday said it dismissed Mao Ranada Aplasca as acting Senate sergeant-at-arms (SAA) due to grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty which led to the shooting incident in the upper chamber.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla only announced the dismissal of Aplasca over the weekend, but the anti-graft body already promulgated its 18-page decision dated 25 June 2026.

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Aplasca’s dismissal due to grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty

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