Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Marcos administration not to be “selective” in its corruption probe, pointing out that it should investigate corruption issues from all past administrations and not just that of her father’s. In a media interview in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, Oct. 15,...
Some senators on Wednesday, Oct. 15, expressed openness to making their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) available to the public. One of the first things newly-installed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla looked into when he assumed office was to reopen the public’s...
ILOILO CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed Mayor Maria Jofel Marañon-Soldevilla and Vice Mayor Michael Omar Lacson of Zarraga town in Iloilo province for grave abuse of authority in a P11.6-million land purchase. The 22-page decision approved last Sept. 12 and publicly made...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Oct. 14, alleged that former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co was also behind the laptop corruption scandal at the Department of Education (DepEd), saying that the Office of the Ombudsman should launch investigations into the illegal deals. During a press briefing...
Malacañang assured the public that all members of the Executive Department, including President Marcos, will comply with any directive from the Office of the Ombudsman allowing public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
If it’s up to Vice President Sara Duterte, she wouldn’t have chosen newly installed Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as Ombudsman. She said this on Saturday, Oct. 11, on a media interview at the sidelines of her visit to Mati City, Davao Oriental, which was rocked by a magnitude 7.4-magnitude...
Some senators on Wednesday, October 8, welcomed the appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, saying his experience in the field of investigation is an advantage for him. “It’s a big deal that he has a vast background in investigation at the Department of...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that President Marcos has not shortlisted anyone yet for the Department of Justice (DOJ) post that will be vacated soon by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla. “Sa ngayon, wala pa po sa ating naibibigay na anumang detalye patungkol...
Malacañang said the newly appointed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) can work together to expedite the government’s corruption investigations, particularly on flood control and infrastructure projects. Communications Undersecretary Claire...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, calling it a move that undermines the integrity of the Constitution and serves the interests of those in power. “It makes...
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...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s camp confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 18, that the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao has officially docketed the affidavit-complaint they filed against Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla and other officials involved in the alleged...
