Henry Oaminal
Henry Sevilla Oaminal Sr. (born October 11, 1958) is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and businessman serving as the Governor of Misamis Occidental since 2022. He was the Representative of Misamis Occidental's 2nd district from 2013 to 2022 and was a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022.
Henry S. Oaminal Sr. | |
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| Governor of Misamis Occidental | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Rowena Gutierrez |
| Preceded by | Philip T. Tan |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| In office July 29, 2019 – June 1, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Occidental's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Loreto Leo S. Ocampos |
| Succeeded by | Sancho Fernando "Ando" F. Oaminal |
| Vice Governor of Misamis Occidental | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Governor | Herminia “Hermie” M. Ramiro |
| Preceded by | Francisco “Jun” T. Paylaga Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Aurora Virginia “Jie-jie” M. Almonte |
| Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan from Misamis Occidental’s 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Governor | Loreto Leo S. Ocampos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Sevilla Oaminal October 11, 1958 Canibungan Daku, Clarin, Misamis Occidental, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2007-present) |
| Spouse |
Atty. Pearl Grace "Aya" F. Oaminal
(m. 1988) |
| Children | Atty. Althea Isobel F. Oaminal, Atty. Henry “Indy” F. Oaminal Jr., Sancho Fernando “Ando” F. Oaminal |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Lawyer, & politician |
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Political career
On July 10, 2020, Oaminal was one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[1]
Flagship Projects
I. PANGUIL BAY BRIDGE PROJECT
- 7.2 Billion Pesos Panguil Bay Bridge Project is the lifelong dream of the Misamisnons way back 50 years ago.
- DS Oaminal raised the idea of revisiting the Panguil Bay Bridge Project construction during his First 100 Days Message to the District in 2013. He then worked tirelessly to bring the proposed project to fruition by coordinating with different offices such as the Mindanao Affairs Committee and the Regional Development Council in the House of Representatives, DPWH, NEDA Board, and the Office of the President. Finally, in 2016 the loan agreement for the implementation of the project was signed.
II. MT MALINDANG 2ND DISTRICT ECO-TOURISM HIGHWAY (Sinacaban- Don Victoriano Mountain Road)
- Cost: 1.7 Billion Pesos
- It connects the Municipalities of Sinacaban, Tudela, and Clarin to the Cities of Ozamiz and Tangub to the Municipalities of Bonifacio and Don Victoriano.
- This Eco-Tourism Highway also makes accessible the tourist destinations in the district such as:
A) Sinacaban-features a natural swimming pool in the mountainous barangay of San Lorenzo;
B) Tudela - features the beauty of Brgy. Tonggo and its Subanen Village;
C) Clarin - features the nature and beauty of Brgy. Penacio and the proposed plan of putting a tourism establishment such as a golf course and sports-related and entertainment activities;
D) Ozamiz City-features the Ozamiz Mega Sports Complex in Kinuman Norte;
E) Tangub – features the Gardens of the World;
F) Bonifacio features the view deck and the Bonifacio Boulevard and seaport in Brgy. Migpange;
G) Don Victoriano- which will serve as the summer capital of the province and boasts of the Piduan Falls, Lake Duminagat, and the Business and Executive Village
III. AIRPORT AND SEAPORTS
A) MODERNIZATION OF LABO AIRPORT
- 1.6 Billion Pesos
- Only airport throughout the Philippines which has five (5) access roads leading to it which greatly eradicates traffic congestion to and from the airport.
a) Lapasan to Ozamiz Airport; b) Gango to Ozamiz Airport; c) Maningcol to Airport; d) EMCOR to Aguada passing through Camella Homes to Ozamiz Airport; and e) Bañadero-Clabayan-Calangan to Labo Airport road.
B) CONSTRUCTION OF OZAMIZ SEAPORT
- Alternative international port which will allow foreign vessels to dock in the city
IV. FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS & DRAINAGE SYSTEM
A) USUGAN RIVER CONTROL PROJECT
- Php 1 Billion Pesos
- Saved a lot of human lives, property, and crops
- Addressed flooding problem
B) MIGKANAWAY RIVER CONTROL PROJECT
- 500 Million Pesos
- Houses a multi-function facility for the courtyard, public market, hotel, and passenger terminal building (150 Million Pesos)
C) CLARIN RIVER CONTROL PROJECT
- 350 Million Pesos
D) OZAMIZ CITY DRAINAGE
- 600 Million Pesos
V. IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH & HOSPITAL SERVICES FACILITIES
RA No. 10865 (Oaminal Law 1) enacted in June 2016
- Converted the then-Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Training and Teaching Hospital (MHARSTTH) into Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center (MHARS-MC) which increased the hospital’s bed capacity from 150 to 500 beds. This also allowed the hospital to cater to specialized cases and acquire new laboratories and medical equipment.
- This provided additional wards and private rooms addressing the hospital’s shortage of rooms. Also, increased the numbers of doctors, nurses, medical personnel, and plantilla position personnel.
RA No. 11563 (Oaminal Law 3) enacted in June 2021
- Further increased the hospital’s bed capacity from 500 beds to 1,000 beds.
List of Bills Filled and Enacted into Law
| R.A. | TITLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Congress | ||
| 1. | RA10865 (Principal Author) | An Act Converting the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in the Province of Misamis Occidental into a Medical Center to be Known as the Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center |
| 2. | RA10742 (Principal Author) | AN ACT ESTABLISHING REFORMS IN THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CREATING ENABLING MECHANISMS FOR MEANINGFUL YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION-BUILDING, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| 17th Congress | ||
| 3. | RA11382 (Principal Author) | AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN OZAMIZ CITY, CONVERTING THE MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT COVERING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CLARIN AND TUDELA INTO THE MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT OF CLARIN, AND CREATING A NEW MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT COVERING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF SINACABAN AND TUDELA, ALL IN THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980″ |
| 4. | RA11186 (Principal Author) | An Act Converting the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) in the City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental into a State University to be known as the University of Northwestern Mindanao (UNM) and Appropriating Funds Therefor |
| 5. | RA10928
(Co-author) |
AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF PHILIPPINE PASSPORTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996", AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. |
| 6. | RA10969
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing Free Irrigation Service, amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 3601, as Amended, Appropriating Funds therefor and for other purposes. |
| 7. | RA10923
(Co-author) |
An Act Postponing the October 2016 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as amended by Republic Act No. 9340 and Republic Act No. 10656, Prescribing Additional Rules Governing the Conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and for Other Purposes |
| 8. | RA10927
(Co-author) |
“AN ACT DESIGNATING CASINOS AS COVERED PERSONS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT OF 2001, AS AMENDED” |
| 9. | RA11072
(Principal Author) |
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PAN-AY DAKO, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIN, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS FELINA SEVILLA OAMINAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDSTHEREFOR |
| 10. | RA11411
(Principal Author) |
AN ACT GRANTING IGNITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES |
| 11. | RA10973
(Co-author) |
AN ACT GRANTING THE CHIEF OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) AND THE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP (CIDG) THE AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATH AND TO ISSUE SUBPOENA AND SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990" |
| 12. | RA11121
(Principal Author) |
AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL. IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY, TO BE KNOWN AS "ARAW NG MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL" |
| 13. | RA11127
(Co-author) |
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS |
| 14. | RA11001
(Co-author) |
AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO FILIPINAS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC., PRESENTLY KNOWN AS WORD BROADCASTING CORPORATION, UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7485, ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTNG FILIPINAS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES RADIO BROADCASTING AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE VISAYAS AND MINDANAO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" |
| 15. | RA11200
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing for the Rank Classification in the Philippine National Police, Amending for the Purpose Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990" |
| 16. | RA10951
(Co-author) |
An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on Which a Penalty is Based and the Fines Imposed Under the Revised Penal Code, Amending for the Purpose Act No. 3815, Otherwise Known as "The Revised Penal Code", as Amended |
| 17. | RA11214
(Co-author) |
An Act Establishing a Sports Complex Known as the "Philippine Sports Training Center", and Providing Funds for Acquisition of Property, the Construction of Facilities, and the Administration, Maintenance, and Management of the Center |
| 18. | RA10963
(Co-author) |
An Act Amending Sections 5, 6, 24, 25, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 51, 52, 56, 57, 58, 74, 79, 84, 86, 90, 91, 97, 99, 100, 101, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 114, 116, 127, 128, 129, 145, 148, 149, 151, 155, 171, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 232, 236, 237, 249, 254, 264, 269, and 288; Creating New Sections 51-A, 148-A, 150-A, 150-B, 237-A, 264-A, 264-B, and 265-A; and Repealing Sections 35, 62, And 89; All Under Republic Act No. 8424, Otherwise Known as the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Amended, and for Other Purposes |
| 19. | RA11291
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing for a Magna Carta of the Poor |
| 20. | RA10952
(Co-author) |
An Act Postponing the October 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Katabaan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10656, and Republic Act No. 10923, and for Other Purposes |
| 21. | RA11054
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing for the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Automous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6734, Entitled "An Act Providing for An Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao," As Amended by Republic Act No. 9054, Entitled "An Act to Strengthen and Expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" |
| 22. | RA11053
(Co-author) |
"An Act Prohibiting Hazing and Regulating Other Forms of Initiation Rites of Fraternities, Sororities, and Other Organizations, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8049, Entitled "An Act Regulating Hazing and Other Forms of Initiation Rites in Fraternities Sororities, and Organizations and Providing Penalties Therefor." |
| 23. | RA11059
(Co-author) |
An Act Establishing a Retirement Benefit System in the Office of the Ombudsman, Augmenting its Employee Benefits, and Appropriating Funds Therefor |
| 24. | RA11207
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing for Reasonable Rates for Political Advertisements, Amending for the Purpose Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9006, Otherwise Known as the "Fair Election Act" |
| 25. | RA11057
(Co-author) |
An Act Strengthening the Secured Transactions Legal Framework in the Philippines, Which Shall Provide for the Creation, Perfection, Determination of Priority, Establishment of a Centralized Notice Registry, and Enforcement of Security Interests in Personal Property, and for Other Purposes |
| 26. | RA11159
(Co-author) |
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MAYLEEN TING |
| 27. | RA11236
(Co-author) |
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO MOHAMAD WASSIM NANAA |
| 28. | RA11211
(Co-author) |
An Act Amending Republic Act Number 7653, Otherwise Known as "The New Central Bank Act", and for Other Purposes |
| 29. | RA11319
(Co-author) |
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, Inc., Under Republic Act No. 5172, as Amended by Republic Act No. 7530 |
| 30. | RA11342
(Co-author) |
AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO TIRAD PASS RADIO TV BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8070, ENTITLED “AN ACT GRANTING THE TIRAD PASS RADIO TV BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL AM-FM RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” |
| 31. | RA11355
(Co-author) |
AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO RADIOWORLD BROADCASTING CORPORATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8219, ENTITLED “AN ACT GRANTING RADIOWORLD BROADCASTING CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES” |
| 32. | RA11414
(Co-author) |
An Act Renewing for Another Twenty Five (25) Years the Franchise Granted to Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate and Maintain Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines Under Republic Act Numbered Forty Five Hundred and Five, as Amended by Republic Act Numbered Eighty One Hundred and Four |
| 33. | RA11357
(Co-author) |
AN ACT GRANTING SOLAR PARA SA BAYAN CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND MICROGRIDS IN THE REMOTE AND UNVIABLE, OR UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED AREAS IN SELECTED PROVINCES OF THE PHILIPPINES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |
| 34. | RA11439
(Co-author) |
An Act Providing for the Regulation and Organization of Islamic Banks |
| 35. | RA11279
(Co-author) |
AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY (PNPA) AND THE NATIONAL POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTE (NPTI) FROM THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE (PPSC) TO THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 24, 35, 66, 67 AND 68 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990”, AS AMENDED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| 36. | RA11350
(Co-author) |
An Act Creating the National Commission of Senior Citizens, Providing for its Functions, Abolishing the National Coordinating Council and Monitoring Board, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7432, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefor |
| 18th Congress | ||
| 37. | RA11534
(Co-author) |
AN ACT REFORMING THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND INCENTIVE SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 20, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 34, 40, 57, 109, 116, 204 AND 290 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, AND CREATING THEREIN NEW TITLE X111, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| 38. | RA11462
(Co-author) |
An Act Postponing the May 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9340, Republic Act No. 10632, Republic Act No. 10656, Republic Act No. 10923 and Republic Act No. 10952, and for Other Purposes |
| 39. | RA11563
(Principal Author) |
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR. MEDICAL CENTER IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL FROM FIVE HUNDRED (500) TO ONE THOUSAND (1,000) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR |
| 40. | RA11493
(Co-author) |
AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO BICOL BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8092, ENTITLED “AN ACT GRANTING THE BICOL BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC. (BBSI), A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN REGION V” |
| 41. | RA11512
(Co-author) |
AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO CRUZ TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7961, ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTING TO CRUZ TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. (CRUZTELCO), A FRANCHISE TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES" |
| 42. | RA11576
(Co-author) |
AN ACT FURTHER EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF THE METROPOLITAN TRIAL COURTS, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS IN CITIES, MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS, AND MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,” AS AMENDED |
| 43. | RA11479
(Co-author) |
AN ACT TO PREVENT, PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE TERRORISM, THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9372, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "HUMAN SECURITY ACT OF 2007" |
| 44. | RA11573
(Co-author) |
AN ACT IMPROVING THE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR IMPERFECT LAND TITLES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 141, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE PUBLIC LAND ACT,” AND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1529, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PROPERTY REGISTRATION DECREE” |
| 45. | RA11572
(Co-author) |
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY INSTITUTE, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR |
| 46. | RA11642
(Co-author) |
AN ACT STRENGTHENING ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE BY PROVIDING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS OF DOMESTIC ADOPTION, REORGANIZING FOR THE PURPOSE THE INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION BOARD (ICAB) INTO THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR CHILD CARE (NACC), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8043, REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11222, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10165, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8552, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9523, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR |
| 47. | RA11643
(Co-author) |
AN ACT GRANTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVING LEGITIMATE SPOUSE AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF A DECEASED RETIRED MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL PROSECUTION SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR |
Controversies
Lam-an housing project
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In early 2020, at least 5 houses have been demolished in Barangay Lam-an, Ozamiz City to make way for a free housing project for informal settlers. Longtime homes and landowners complained about 'harassment' and believed that the eviction lacked legal basis. Families were allegedly threatened to leave and 'pack up' by their barangay captain, councilor, and Oaminal himself. Oaminal debunked this claim saying that their family was always 'observant of the rule of law'.[2]
Rodante Marcoleta, party-list representative of SAGIP, called on to have Oaminal investigated by the Committee on Ethics and the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability for his alleged involvement in the illegal demolition for the Lam-an housing project. Marcoleta pointed out that the Neri family has a valid title to the property where their property stood. He pointed out that the construction of a housing project on private property is a violation of R.A. 7279 otherwise known as the 'Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992'.[3]
House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco ordered hearings to stop, DIWA party list chairman Michael Aglipay confirmed. Oaminal was given 3 weeks to compensate the affected families.[4]
DPWH corruption allegations
In 2020, Oaminal was included in the list of 9 lawmakers who were allegedly involved in corruption related to infrastructure projects.[5] He said that the report from the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission is 'not a condemnation or indictment' and should 'not be taken as the gospel of truth'. He says he supports the anti-graft campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte.[6]
House session attendance despite positive COVID-19 test
Oaminal attended the opening session of the House of Representatives on July 26, 2021, despite testing positive in a COVID-19 test taken on the day before President Rodrigo Duterte's sixth State of the Nation Address, breaking the isolation rules set by the Department of Health. Oaminal said he received his antigen in the evening before the SONA. He said he was immediately scheduled to get tested for COVID-19 in a lab. His sample was taken at 12:10 AM and he received his negative results at 5:15 AM before the SONA .[7]
PNB case
In 2021, the Supreme Court granted the petition of Philippine National Bank, overturning the decision of the Court of Appeals on June 1, 2015. PNB's petition seeks to revive criminal charges against Oaminal for six bouncing checks worth P12,797,767.20 in 2002. The court has directed the second branch of the Municipal Court in Ozamiz City to resume the trial on G.R. No. 219325 for six counts of violation of Batas Pambansa (PB) Bilang 22, otherwise known as the Bouncing Checks Law.[8]
Assassination attempt
On 15 October 2023, Oaminal survived an IED attack on his convoy in Clarin, Misamis Occidental.[9]
See also
References
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