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Former LC mayor files raps against LCGH chief

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By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff Reporter

Laoag City—A former mayor in this city filed administrative charges against the current chief of the Laoag City General Hospital.

Former three-term Laoag mayor Roger C. Fariñas charged LCGH chief Dr. Francis Manolito Dacuycuy for misusing a government vehicle issued to the latter.

According to the charges of the Mr. Fariñas, Dr. Dacuycuy used the government vehicle issued to him on May 20, 2014 to go to a local five-star hotel to gamble at its casino.

Mr. Fariñas said he personally saw the LCGH chief inside the casino, specifically at the slot machine area. The former mayor said he took photos of the doctor while on the act of gambling.

Mr. Fariñas’ complaint-affidavit contained an attachment of a photo of a vehicle allegedly issued to Dr. Dacuycuy.

The charges are for Dr. Dacuycuy’s willful intent to violate the law or disregard established rules pertaining to the official use of government-owned car and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service for his frequent use of a government-owned vehicle which has no direct relation to or connection with the performance of his official duties as LCGH chief.

The affidavit of complaint was notarized by Atty. Francisco Musni on May 23, 2014.

In line with this, the Ilocos Norte Power Consumers Association (INCASSO) chaired by the former mayor submitted the complaint to Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas asking her to conduct an investigation on Dr. Dacuycuy.

Also attached in the complaint was an observation report prepared by a Cherry Anne Agbayani and noted by administrative officer Pacifico Agustin Jr. regarding the time and place where the red-plate car driven by Dr. Dacuycuy parked.

Ms. Fariñas, for her part, promised to investigate the matter and to get both sides in order to know what really transpired.

The mayor said she cannot divulge yet the explanations of Dr. Dacuycuy considering that the investigation is still to be conducted.

She added that Dr. Dacuycuy continues with his duties at the LCGH and has not filed an official leave.

Ms. Fariñas also said she will ask for the footage of the CCTV camera at the casino.

Meanwhile, city administrator Cipriano Hilarion “Perry” Martinez III also confirmed that the mayor already received the complaint and she immediately issued a notice/memo for Dr. Dacuycuy to comments regarding the complaint filed by the former mayor.

Mr. Martinez said the memo is a part of the due process in the investigation to also hear the side of the other party.

He added that the complaint lodged against Dr. Dacuycuy has valid grounds about the use of his official service vehicle.

Dr. Dacuycuy was given three days to answer the complaint, after which the mayor will decide whether it would be forwarded to the Disciplinary and Separation Board (DSB) for further investigation.

Mr. Martinez said that if the complaint will be forwarded, then the DSB will also conduct a preliminary investigation.

He explained that the complainant may or may not be invited during the investigation depending on the DSB decision.

CSC’s take on the issue
The local Civil Service Commission (CSC), meanwhile stated that they have no jurisdiction over the complaint filed against Dr. Dacuycuy.

Civil service officials explained that Dr. Dacuycuy was hired at the LCGH as a contract of service employee and the Office of the Mayor has the right to treat the issue.

City hall human resource officer Julie Daquioag also confirmed that Dr. Dacuycuy is a contract of service/contractual employee of the city hall and his post is renewed every 6 months.

The Ilocos Times also learned that an executive order or a memorandum circular coming from the Office of the President has ordered public officials, including government employees, are not allowed to enter more so play or gamble at casinos.

Former Land Transportation Office chief Virginia Torres was earlier videotaped playing a slot machine at a casino. She later retired from her post.


The Ilocos Times tried to contact Dr. Dacuycuy but was unavailable as of press time.
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