Caloocan City Mayor Oscar “Oca” Malapitan was charged with plunder at the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged overpriced “birthday gift” packages distributed to senior citizens on their birthdays.

In her complaint, 69-year-old Teresita Manalo said Malapitan also committed grave misconduct, dishonesty, as well as violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti Red Tape Act.

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