Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has publicly expressed her support for Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, who is facing a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas. The case involves a goat farm project in Barangay Guindarohan.
Governor's Endorsement
In a comment on a social media post, Baricuatro described Enad as “one of the best performing mayors in Cebu Province.” Her statement came after the Ombudsman-Visayas announced that graft charges would be filed against Enad, Vice Mayor Lani Peña, and members of the Municipal Council.
Allegations and Defense
The charges stem from the officials' alleged failure to endorse the rehabilitation plan of Jomara, the company that operates the goat farm. Enad defended their actions, stating they were taken to protect residents of Barangay Guindarohan, whose houses had developed cracks along with ground fissures in the area.
Reports indicate that the land cracks near Jomara’s goat farm were allegedly caused by illegal quarrying activities within the property. Jomara also operates the Minglanilla landfill project, which has faced opposition from local residents and officials.
