Ombudsman suspends Catanduanes vice gov, 11 others over Uwan aid mess

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday said it suspended Catanduanes Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and 11 Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) members for allegedly causing delays in the utilization and allocation of P30.5 million aid for Super Typhoon Uwan in November last year. Fernandez on Friday noted that the SP is ready to