Biz groups ask Ombudsman: Revisit case of airport execs

MAJOR business organizations in the country have appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman to review its decision to dismiss Cesar Chiong and Irene Montalbo as the top executives of the Manila International Airport Authority , saying these officials implemented the mission entrusted to them by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to improve the national international airport and upgrade it to global standards.

According to local reports, the Office of the Ombudsman, in a 21-page decision on August 4, ordered the dismissal of the Miaa officials for grave abuse of authority and misconduct. Nearly 800 airport personnel have also rallied behind Chiong and Montalbo by signing a manifesto, saying “only now have they experienced transparent and honest management in the agency.”

Moreover, the groups said, “They reported an impressive income of P1.9 billion in 2022, a striking turnaround from the combined losses of P3.6 billion suffered in 2020 and 2021.” Dismissing Chiong and Montalbo for implementing a normal management practice may discourage other officials from employing this important tool to improve efficiency and fight corruption, the groups said.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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