
02/08/2025
🚨 DOUBLE WHAMMY: Ex-Cavite Mayor and Brother Booted AGAIN! 🚨
Ombudsman slams Anarna brothers with lifetime bans, massive fines over graft rap
The Anarna brothers just got a double dose of disgrace. Former Silang, Cavite Mayor Alston Kevin Anarna and his brother Nathaniel Anarna Jr. have been booted from government service—again—by the Office of the Ombudsman over serious misconduct and ethics violations.
This marks their second dismissal, and this time, the price is steeper: lifetime ban from public office, retirement forfeited, and a one-year salary slapped as fine.
⚖️ Dismissed, Disgraced, Done
Alston appointed his own brother Nathaniel to a top procurement post
Nathaniel lacked the qualifications, according to the Ombudsman
Decision: Guilty of grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to public interest
Nepotism charge? Dismissed for "lack of merit"
"Alston designated Nathaniel to head the BAC, compromising transparency," read the ruling.
🏗️ Big Numbers, Bigger Fallout
P1.5 billion in financial transactions allegedly lacked documents
2024: Their first dismissal already kicked them out of office
2025: Alston disqualified from running for mayor, proclamation nullified
Fine: Equivalent to 1-year salary each, payable to the Ombudsman
🧨 What’s Next?
While both men are already out of office, the heat’s not cooling down.
Alston is now battling it out at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the Comelec disqualification with a temporary restraining order.
📉 Bottom Line
The Anarna political comeback is all but torched—twice-dismissed, banned for life, and now facing a legal uphill battle. Silang’s political scene just saw a major shake-up, and the Ombudsman is making one thing crystal clear: no seat is safe from scrutiny.
📚 Quick Backstory
Alston Kevin Anarna served as mayor of Silang, Cavite.
Nathaniel Anarna Jr., his brother, was the municipal administrator and BAC chairman.
Complaints stemmed from procurement controversies and alleged fund misuse during their tenure.
Key complainants: Current Mayor Edward Carranza, ex-Vice Mayor Mark Anthony Toledo, and Councilor Perpetuo Desingaño.
The Ombudsman first dropped the hammer in 2024, leading to disqualification.
Now, a second ruling seals the deal.