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Ombudsman orders Cebu City mayor to pay fine for night market lapses
The Office of the Ombudsman has found Cebu City Mayor Nestor Dionson Archival Sr. administratively liable for simple neglect of duty and ordered him to pay a fine equivalent to one month's basic salary over operational lapses at the 2025 Colon Street Night Market.
LSN Philippines ·
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Ombudsman cited inadequate oversight and management failures in the mayor's handling of the popular night market operations as grounds for the administrative sanction.
According to the Wednesday ruling, Mayor Archival failed to exercise proper supervision and implement necessary measures to ensure the night market's compliance with operational standards and regulations.
The fine represents a month's basic salary and serves as administrative discipline for the lapse. The decision underscores the Ombudsman's authority to hold local officials accountable for failures in their official duties.
The Colon Street Night Market is a significant commercial venue in Cebu City, drawing vendors and consumers regularly. The administrative case highlights ongoing concerns about governance and oversight of city operations under the mayor's administration.