Isko Moreno says that if he becomes mayor again, he will remove Manila City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan, the husband of current Mayor Honey Lacuna, his former ally turned rival.
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00:00Isco Moreno says that if he becomes mayor again, he will remove Manila City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan,
00:06the husband of current mayor, Honey Lacuna, his former ally turned rival.
00:16Moreno criticizes Arnold for making it hard for seniors to get health care,
00:20saying the online reservation system he set up left out people without smartphones, internet, or tech skills.
00:25Moreno also says that at least five members of the Lacuna family work at City Hall,
00:31three are elected officials, and two have admin jobs.
00:34Section 79 of the Local Government Code of 1991 says that no person shall be appointed in the
00:39career service of the local government if they are related within the fourth civil degree of
00:43consanguinity or affinity to the appointing or recommending authority. In a post on Facebook
00:48on Wednesday night, Honey says she, quote, did not appoint any of her relatives in any position
00:53in the city government. But while Moreno criticizes the Lacunas for dominating City Hall,
00:58his son, actor Joaquin Domagoso, is also running for First District Counselor.