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Halalan 2025: Dismissed Porac mayor tagged in POGO mess poised for reelection
Halalan 2025: Dismissed Porac mayor tagged in POGO mess poised for reelection
ABS-CBN News
Published May 13, 2025 12:51 AM PHT
MANILA — Dismissed Porac Mayor Jaime Capil is poised for reelection, despite being previously dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman for his connection with the raided illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub Lucky South 99 in the town.
MANILA — Dismissed Porac Mayor Jaime Capil is poised for reelection, despite being previously dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman for his connection with the raided illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub Lucky South 99 in the town.
Capil received 37,326 votes as of 12:12 a.m. Tuesday, based on 79.8 percent of election returns.
Capil received 37,326 votes as of 12:12 a.m. Tuesday, based on 79.8 percent of election returns.
Michael Tapang came in second with 20,383 votes, while Atty. Charlie Santos received 3,069 votes.
Michael Tapang came in second with 20,383 votes, while Atty. Charlie Santos received 3,069 votes.
Capil’s daughter, Jen, meanwhile, is leading the vice mayoral race with 36,481 votes.
Capil’s daughter, Jen, meanwhile, is leading the vice mayoral race with 36,481 votes.
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The Ombudsman earlier ordered the forfeiture of Capil’s retirement benefits. He also faces a lifetime ban from holding any government position.
The Ombudsman earlier ordered the forfeiture of Capil’s retirement benefits. He also faces a lifetime ban from holding any government position.
Capil and other local officials were previously suspended over accusations that they failed to properly oversee the business permit process and address reports of illegal activities within the POGO.
Capil and other local officials were previously suspended over accusations that they failed to properly oversee the business permit process and address reports of illegal activities within the POGO.
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