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Marcos names Remulla as new Ombudsman

Published Oct 7, 2025 02:24 pm
President Marcos has appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman.
Malacañang made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Remulla's appointment came after the retirement of former Ombudsman Samuel Martires in July.
Remulla has served as the 59th Secretary of Justice since June 2022.
"The administration remains firm in its commitment to fight corruption wherever it exists. As Ombudsman, Remulla is expected to uphold transparency, strengthen anti-corruption measures, and ensure that justice is administered fairly and efficiently," Malacañang said in a statement. 
"There will be no sacred cows, no exemptions, and no excuses. Public office is a public trust, and those who betray it will be held accountable," the Palace added.
It further stated that the President reaffirmed that "transparency, fairness and the rule of law will remain the guiding principles of the administration’s pursuit of a Bagong Pilipinas that truly serves the Filipino people."
Malacañang attributed various reforms in the DOJ under Remulla's leadership, including major reforms to modernize the justice system, decongest prisons, accelerate case resolution, and expand access to legal services.
"His decades of service as a legislator, governor, and lawyer have earned him broad respect for his integrity and commitment to public service," Malacañang said.
Remulla's name has been constantly floated to be the next Ombudsman. Until Tuesday, the Palace has also been repeatedly asked about the possibility of his appointment, but they never confirmed it.
'He went through very rigorous process'
Press Secretary Dave Gomez said Remulla went through the rigorous process and received the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) before being appointed as Ombudsman.
Gomez said he sees no basis for the concerns questioning the impartiality of the new Ombudsman.
"Remember there is always a very stringent process required under our Constitution and Secretary Remulla went through the process and he was vetted by the JBC and was appointed by the President. I don't believe there is basis to that concern," he said in a press conference on Tuesday.
"We have the highest confidence to Secretary Remulla. He will be very impartial when he assumes his new role as the Ombudsman," he added.
Gomez also does not believe that Remulla is the most controversial candidate, stressing that there was a vetting process and he went through it.
"I wouldn't say he is the most controversial. As I said there is a vetting process which is provided for by our Constitution and our laws and he went through that very rigorous process, selection process which started with the JBC," Gomez said.
"At the end of the day, after the President receives the recommendation of the JBC, it is still the decision of the President after he receives the shortlist," Gomez added.
Malacañang has also confirmed that DOJ Undersecretary Fredderick Vida will serve as the department's officer-in-charge, following Remulla's appointment.

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