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| The new governor inside the late governor's office |
“We have to conduct a formal investigation as no records,
documents, properties, equipments were turned over to the new governor”, said
Jojo Alvarez, Marinduque Governor Romulo Bacorro’s personal consultant and
spokesperson in an interview aired over local CableTV.
A preliminary investigation shall be conducted, Alvarez added, to determine the criminal and civil aspects so that the “interest of
justice will be served” and those responsible are made to face the consequences of their action.
Alvarez was referring to the unauthorized removal of
government-owned equipment such as official records, computers, tables and other
equipment from the governor’s office the day after the demise of the former
governor.
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| Governor Romulo Bacorro, Jr. inspects the late governor's office accompanied by local media practitioners. No plans of using this office. |
It will be recalled that newly-installed Gov. Bacorro became a target of attacks emanating from a certain FB page identified with the previous
administration. Alvarez said one FB post made it appear that Bacorro ordered
that the offices occupied by the late governor be vacated unceremoniously.
The post, he said, was accompanied by photos showing boxes
apparently filled with documents ready to be removed from said office.
During the first flag-ceremony attended by the new chief
executive of Marinduque, Bacorro speaking before capitol employees ordered those concerned to return what they have taken
from the capitol “within three days” or face an investigation.
The governor's spokesperson also added that "we have no plans of using the old governor's office and just use same office".
LGBT Marinduque reputes social media 'fake news'
In a related development, LGBT Marinduque issued a
strongly worded statement in connection with “malicious remarks against Dr.
Romulo A. Bacorro, Jr.
The group said in the statement signed by its
president, Alwin Nacawili that the group “collectively refutes the malevolent
statement” aimed to discredit the governor (Bacorro). The statement said that it did not originate from their organization
as apparently claimed by a fake account, putting them in a bad light.
“LGBT Marinduque further condemns individuals and
organizations, disguising themselves through various fake accounts and
mimicking/copying legitimate organizations in order to advance their own agenda
and to bend the public’s understanding and appreciation of different issues by
twisting facts and spreading fake news”, the statement said.
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| LGBT Marinduque's Official Statement |
“We shall remain supportive of the projects or activities by
the government, private organizations or individuals where our talents and
potentials can be channeled to be of greater service to the community”, the
group added.
