The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the filing of charges before the Sandiganbayan against Baguio City Rep. Nicasio Aliping Jr. and three others in connection with the illegal cutting of trees and forest destruction in Tuba, Benguet.

A statement issued by the Ombudsman on Wednesday said that Aliping, with William Go, Bernard Capuyan and Romeo Aquino are facing charges for violation of Sections 77 and 78 of the Revised Forestry Code.

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