By Filane Mikee Cervantes
MANILA – Malacañang has ordered the dismissal of National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Commissioner Reymar Mansilungan for serious dishonesty, grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
In a decision dated April 23, 2025 made public Friday, the Office of the President said Mansilungan committed serious offenses such as falsifying his academic qualifications, misusing government funds, and disobeying directives.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the ruling following complaints filed by Senior Citizens Partylist Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes and a certain Miguelito Garcia.
Garcia and Ordanes accused Mansilungan of misrepresenting his educational background in his application for the position.
Mansilungan claimed to have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (Journalism) from the University of the Philippines (UP), but a certification from UP’s Office of the University Registrar stated that “there is no record of enrollment of Mansilungan in the said institution.”
The order also cited alleged misuse of NCSC resources.
Despite having jurisdiction only over North Luzon, Mansilungan allegedly spent time and agency funds conducting activities in South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, which are outside his assigned regions.
Liquidation reports and travel documents supported these claims.
He also reportedly awarded midyear bonuses to contract-of-service workers who are not entitled to the incentives.
The Palace found the violations constitute serious dishonesty, gross neglect of duty, grave misconduct, and gross insubordination.
“This Office reiterates that public officials and employees are obliged to remain true to the people at all times,” the decision read. “Integrity is the capital of government workforce, hence dishonest acts are much to be condemned.” (PNA)
