THE National Bureau of Investigation has been asked to probe the alleged irregularities at the Baguio Registry of Deeds (RoD).
Irked members of the Baguio City Council noted the non-appearance of RoD officer-in-charge Rodil Rivera as more witnesses came forward to attest his alleged corruption.
Lawyer Frisco Domalsin appeared anew to agree to put into an affidavit his unfortunate experience at the RoD where he was told to pay an additional P50,000 to have land titles released.
A case is being readied against Rivera following complaints of the groups of Juanita Tabay and Kathleen Flores last week over the same situation where they were asked to shell out an additional P5,000 to have their land titles released despite having all papers in order.
Allegedly, staff from the RoD will advise clients to shell out the money to be given to Rivera if they want to get hold of their documents.
Rivera was again invited to appear before the City Council, but he just sent a letter saying he did not know what the meeting was about.
The City Council is also seeking the transfer of Rivera pending the investigation of the case, while another invitation has been forwarded to the RoD.
Councilor Leandro Yangot has also forwarded a letter by another set of complainants over the RoD official. He said it will be added to the case set to be filed against Rivera.
Last week, Rivera was summoned to the City Council over complaints of under-the-table transactions involving the release of land titles.
