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Marikina City just got a leadership shake-up—one that comes with a unique twist! Councilor Rommel Acuña has officially taken his oath as the Acting Mayor of Marikina, while his identical twin brother, Ronnie Acuña, will step in as the Acting Vice Mayor.

This sudden change in leadership comes after the Office of the Ombudsman slapped a six-month suspension on Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Vice Mayor Marion Andres, and 13 city councilors. The reason? Alleged irregularities in the use of PhilHealth funds.

With the top city officials temporarily out, the Acuña twins are now at the helm of Marikina. It’s not every day that a city finds itself being led by twin brothers, so all eyes will be on how they navigate this unexpected responsibility.

As the situation unfolds, residents are waiting to see how the Acuñas will handle their new roles—and whether they can bring stability amid the controversy.