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Cagayan vice governor's bid to overturn suspension rejected by court
A judge has denied an appeal by Cagayan Vice Governor Manuel Mamba against his 90-day suspension in connection with a graft complaint. The suspension order remains in effect, though the timing of when Mamba must serve it remains uncertain.
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TUGUEGARAO CITY — Cagayan Vice Governor Manuel Mamba's attempt to reverse a court-imposed 90-day suspension has been rejected, according to court documents obtained on Wednesday. The suspension stems from a graft complaint currently under review by a Batac City court in Ilocos Norte. Mamba's appeal to have the suspension reconsidered was unsuccessful, leaving the disciplinary sanction in place. However, court records do not specify when Mamba is required to begin serving the suspension, creating uncertainty about the timing of his removal from office duties. The case highlights ongoing accountability proceedings affecting provincial officials in the Cagayan Valley region. Mamba has not publicly commented on the court's decision as of reporting time.