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Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Monday that a formal position had been handed over to former Philippine ambassador to Brazil, Marichu Mauro, who was caught on security camera mistreating his Filipino aide.
Mauro was called to central office to face an investigation after a leaked video showed that he was mistreating his unidentified assistant.
“The charge was delivered to him today at 8:25 am. I sent a memo to the president about it, ”Locsin said on Twitter.
“The report and the position of the hearing panel will be approved and disapproved by the Board of Administration of the Foreign Service and finally by the Secretary. It shouldn’t take long, ”he added.
Locsin said the presidential management staff will receive the transcripts of the proceedings.
Acting Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ivy Banzon Abalos said earlier that a preliminary investigation into Mauro’s case had been conducted.
“If prima facie evidence can be established, a formal charge will be issued. In such a case, the defendant will have up to 10 days to present a written answer under oath, ”he said.
“Then a panel will hear the case and make its findings and recommendations depending on the merits of the case,” Abalos said.
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