Gov’t posts not for persons facing charges — Barbers
A veteran lawmaker said those facing charges should not be appointed in the government.
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers made the statement as he lauded the Ombudsman for ordering the removal of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Commissioner Jo Mark Libre on charges of grave misconduct, among others.
The charges have been filed way before Libre was appointed Commissioner.
Barbers said the screening group clearly failed in the vetting process.
“In this light, i appeal to the current screening group not to make the mistake of embarrassing the President by recommending appointments of people facing serious charges. Though the presumption of innocence may apply, it will not harm us if we take precautions until such charges have been resolved,” Barbers said.
“As to the CHED officials, appointed Commissioners with pending serious charges should not be given assignments as Chairs of the various SUC boards. If they have no delicadeza to resign, they should not be allowed to wield more power and influence over the SUCs,” he added.
The lawmaker also said this task belongs to the chairman of CHED who should exercise extra ordinary care and diligence in overseeing the affairs of the SUCs and the welfare of our students.
