Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said he does not believe Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz did anything wrong.
Lacson on Wednesday, June 5, was reacting to the Ombudsman’s ruling suspending Diaz for six months without pay for engaging in the private practice of law that was “in conflict of interest” with his job.
“I personally believe that he has done nothing wrong,” Lacson said.
Diaz on Tuesday said he is filing a motion for reconsideration to the Ombudsman’s ruling.
Also suspended for the same period is Executive Assistant II Chery Sheil Valenzuela, Provincial Bids and Awards secretary.
Lacson said he was informed by Diaz about the motion for reconsideration and the way he understands it nothing is final yet.
“I have to ask him what are the legal options still left,” Lacson said.*