𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿

The DILG Legal Officer, Atty. Fender Rhodes B. Lumbatan-Aguirre, together with the Chief of Staff of the Regional Director, Rumarheveson Bacal, with the assistance of DILG Misamis Occidental Provincial Director, Pablio L. Benitez, Jr., 𝘗𝘩𝘋, 𝘊𝘌𝘚𝘖 𝘝, and MLGOO Rhizellee C. Valencia, formally tenders the Order to Acting Mayor Ricky Bulahan, Acting Vice Mayor Alberto Cuizon, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental, Landbank of the Philippines-Tangub City, and other relevant offices in the said local government. (DILG10)

In compliance with the official Stay Order from the Office of the President, the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region 10 has reinstated Bonifacio Mayor Samson Dumanjug and Vice Mayor Evelyn Dumanjug, October 25, 2023.

The DILG Legal Officer, Atty. Fender Rhodes B. Lumbatan-Aguirre, together with the Chief of Staff of the Regional Director, Rumarheveson Bacal, with the assistance of DILG Misamis Occidental Provincial Director, Pablio L. Benitez, Jr., 𝘗𝘩𝘋, 𝘊𝘌𝘚𝘖 𝘝, and MLGOO Rhizellee C. Valencia, formally tendered the Order to Acting Mayor Ricky Bulahan, Acting Vice Mayor Alberto Cuizon, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental, Landbank of the Philippines-Tangub City, and other relevant offices in the said local government.

Meanwhile, Mayor Samson and Vice Mayor Evelyn Dumanjug’s copies were received by their legal counsel.

Upon receiving the Order, Acting Mayor Bulahan expressed, "We respect it as it comes from the authority," a sentiment echoed by Acting Vice Mayor Cuizon. The implementation proceeded smoothly, and the officials were reinstated peacefully.

For context, the Stay Order acts as a temporary halt in carrying out a judgment. In this specific case, the judgment concerns the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's decision which imposed a penalty of suspension against the Dumanjugs.

The implementation of the Order effectively reinstated them in their positions as they await a ruling on their appeal. It's crucial to emphasize that they have lodged an appeal with the Office of the President regarding the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's decision, which is presently under review.

This development has drawn significant attention and scrutiny on both local and national levels, shedding light on the intricacies of governance and the delicate balance between local and higher authorities.

The public is encouraged to stay informed about the ongoing appeal process and to uphold the legal procedures in place.

The DILG remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law and will continue to closely monitor and support this process, providing updates and guidance as needed. (𝘋𝘐𝘓𝘎 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘴 𝘖𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 | 𝘓𝘎𝘖𝘖 𝘉. 𝘖𝘥𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘦).

The DILG Legal Officer, Atty. Fender Rhodes B. Lumbatan-Aguirre, together with the Chief of Staff of the Regional Director, Rumarheveson Bacal, with the assistance of DILG Misamis Occidental Provincial Director, Pablio L. Benitez, Jr., 𝘗𝘩𝘋, 𝘊𝘌𝘚𝘖 𝘝, and MLGOO Rhizellee C. Valencia, formally tenders the Order to Acting Mayor Ricky Bulahan, Acting Vice Mayor Alberto Cuizon, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental, Landbank of the Philippines-Tangub City, and other relevant offices in the said local government. (DILG10)