Cebu City: The Ombudsman in the Visayas has found Councilor Sergio Batistis Jr. of Albuera, Leyte guilty of conduct unbecoming of a public official, dishonesty and misconduct for allegedly selling fake documents to lawmakers during a convention in Davao City last year.

Graft Investigation and Prosecutor Michael Mernado Jr. also recommended that Batistis be dismissed from the service with perpetual disqualification from holding public office, cancellation of his eligibility and forfeiture of retirement benefits.

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