G.R. Nos. 241576 & 241623 - CECILIA Q. REJAS,*, VS. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND DIOSDADO N. DITONA, REPRESENTED BY EDWIN N. DITONA.DECISION - Supreme Court E-Library

Ruling

WHEREFORE , finding substantial evidence, respondents ROGELIO N. QUIÑO , Mayor (SG 27) and CECILIA QUIÑO-REJAS , Municipal Budget Officer (SG 24), both of the local government of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, are administratively liable for GRAVE MISCONDUCT and are meted the penalty of DISMISSAL FROM THE SERVICE , together with the corresponding accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, bar from taking civil service examinations and perpetual disqualification from holding any public office. In the event that the principal penalty of dismissal can no longer be enforced due to respondents' separation from the service, retirement or any form of severance, it shall be converted into a Fine in the amount equivalent to their basic salary for one (1) year , payable to the Office of the Ombudsman, and may be deducted from terminal leave benefits or any receivable from the government, or respondents may opt to directly pay the fine. The administrative complaint against respondent ANTONIO QUIÑO, JR. [,] Mechanical Shop Foreman (SG 11), also of the local government of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, is hereby DISMISSED for lack of substantial evidence. SO ORDERED.