LOAY Municipal Mayor Hilario Ayuban has clarified that his recent social media post regarding the delayed release of the project grant awarded as the prize for the Sandugo Street Dancing and Grand Showdown was intended solely to inform the people of Loay and was not meant as criticism of the provincial government.
According to the mayor, he fully understands that the release of public funds must undergo proper procedures and legal processes, and that delays may naturally occur. He also acknowledged that there were deficiencies and errors in the documents initially submitted by the municipality to the provincial government. However, he assured the public that these issues have already been corrected and that all the required documents have now been completed.
Mayor Ayuban emphasized that he harbors no resentment or complaint against the administration of Governor Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado. He explained that his public statement was simply meant to keep the people of Loay informed about the status of their prize and the progress of its release.
The clarification came after the delayed release of the grant became a topic of public discussion. Earlier, Governor Aumentado explained that the delay was caused by incomplete and incorrect documentation submitted by the municipality.
In the end, both parties agreed that the issue was purely procedural and that the project grant would be released once all the required documents have been completed, verified, and approved.
