THE Office of the Ombudsman ordered the suspension of Marinduque 1st District Board Member John Pelaez for one year without pay in connection with the alleged gun-toting complaint filed against him.

In an 11-page decision, Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon Gerard Mosquera, found Pelaez guilty of abuse of authority and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

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