REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

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City of Caloocan
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT AND JUSTICE

MR. RICARDO C GARCIA

ACTION OFFICER, DPSTM
CALOOCAN CITY

-COMPLAINANT-

SPAC 0012-0722-011

VS. GRAVE ABUSE OF AUTHORITY

GRAVE, MISCONDUCT IN
OFFICE
VIOLATION OF THE ANTI GRAFT
AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT

PB NICANOR P. REPOLLO,
0F BRGY 154, DISTRICT1, CALOOCAN CITY
-RESPONDENT -,
ORDER

This case was called for a Preliminary Conference last October 3, 2022.
Complainant Ricardo Garcia the Action Officer of DPSTM South Caloocan City
swore on his complaint affidavit that he filed a complaint against the officials of
Sangguniang Barangay 154 headed by its Punong Barangay Nicanor P. Repollo
when they allowed the operation of a Parking Space rental along the sidewalks
of barangay 154. As proof, Complainant submitted evidences attached in the
complaint affidavit such as pictures of the wall with corresponding names and
plate numbers of vehicles parked, acknowledgement receipt for payment signed
by the treasurer of Barangay 154. A sample signed MOA between Barangay 154
and individual who agreed to park their vehicles. Complainant prays for a proper
investigation and the filing of appropriate charges against the concerned officials
 On the part of Respondents, Pb Nicanor D. Repollo submitted and swore on
his submitted ANSWER to this body, he reasoned out that the Parking space was
not only decided by him but a by-product of a Barangay Peoples assembly which
was concretely realized when the Sangguniang Barangay 154 pass Sangguniang
Barangay Resolution Blng.152-022-22. He also avers that the monetary
considerations are not payments but merely donations by individuals who avails
of the parking space. Respondent alleged that the complaint of MR Ricardo Garcia
be dismissed for being malicious and fabricated lies. Respondents PB Nicanor P.
Repollo and the whole council firmly believes that the creation of the said Parking
space does not run counter to the existing ordinances of the city regarding the
mandate of the Barangay to ensure orderliness, cleanliness and to ensure the free
flow of traffic.

In the light of the foregoing, the Committee finds that the complaint
is sufficient in form and substance and therefore decided to acquire
jurisdiction on the case based on the circumstances and grounds
enumerated herein and guided by the provisions of Section 60-68 of RA
7160.
The formal investigation of the case will now proceed given that
the ninety (90) days election ban on administrative investigation is already
lifted.

KAGAWADS, LAURENCIA B. LLANDA, JOHN C. ALAYAN, RUFINO R. R.

MALLARI, RODRIGO C. COLAMBO, RAQUEL R. KAIWA .SK CHAIR MICA ELLAH
O. SANTOS AND ROWAN H. LATAGAN can be included as additional
RESPONDENTS in consideration to the manifestation of principal Respondent PB
Nicanor P Repollo in the Preliminary Conference, that the alleged acts being
complained of is the decision of the Sanguniang Barangay and not of his own
accord. The Kagawads will be asked to submit their individual Answer on the
same complaint and accorded a Preliminary Conference Hearing in which the
Committee will appraise if there is prima facie basis to include them as Co
respondents to the said case.

This body if circumstances require, by sua sponte or upon

submission of a written motion of Respondents or Complainant, subpoena,
subpoena duces tecum and subpoena ad testificandum will be resorted to
at any time during the period of Investigation of the case.

SO ORDERED. October 17, 2022 at Caloocan City.

MERWYN LENNON” WIN “C. ABEL

Chairman
Committee on Good Government & Justice