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Ombudsman clears Santa Maria, Laguna mayor in poll-related raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Sunday said it dismissed all administrative charges against a Santa Maria town mayor which stemmed from alleged lapses in securing ballot boxes from the 2022 elections. Santa Maria Mayor Ma. Rocelle “Cindy” Carolino was cleared of grave misconduct, gross neglect of d
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