ILOILO CITY — Mayor Jerry Treñas said the administrative charges filed against him regarding the demolition of the 80-year-old art deco façade of the Iloilo City Central Market is 'politically motivated.''Well, now, it's already driven by politics,' Treñas said in a press conference on Monday.
Doni Almio, has a past professional association with former councilor Love Baronda, the congresswoman's sister . This is a blatant attempt to divert attention from the real issue at hand – the unlawful demolition of a heritage structure,' he said.The lawmaker and the city mayor recently parted ways as political allies after the latter announced the candidacy of her daughter and executive assistant to run for Congress in the midterm elections.