Nueva Ecija Gov. Aurelio M. Umali on Sunday claimed that filing of a case before the Ombudsman that resulted to his one-year suspension was politically motivated. "The complainant is a well-known ‘perennial complainant,’ who has long been involved in political cases and is currently serving as...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado expressed confidence that he can clear his name following the recent decision by the Office of the Ombudsman recommending the filing of criminal charges against him and several others for the construction of a resort in the province’s famous Chocolate...
ILOILO CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman junked the graft and falsification complaints against Vice Mayor Ronaldo “Onal” Golez and seven others of the local government unit (LGU) of Dumangas town in Iloilo province over alleged anomalous purchases of heavy construction equipment and...
CEBU CITY – The former administrator of this city and several others were indicted by the Office of the Ombudsman for their alleged involvement in an anomalous P239-million garbage collection and disposal deal. Former City Administrator Floro Quimque Casas Jr., Department of Public Services...
To clear up allegations surrounding its financial status following a controversial investment, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported that its net income in the first six months of 2025 jumped by more than a quarter to ₱77 billion from ₱61 billion in the same period in 2024. In...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, July 23 called on the government to protect Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) members’ interests at all cost in light of authorities’ investigation into its stock investment decisions. Gatchalian is referring to the Department of Finance (DOF)...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Ombudsman suspended Mayor Fe Renomeron of Burauen, Leyte, for six months without pay for allegedly falsifying a certificate of marriage by making it appear that she solemnized it. Renomeron was administratively charged with grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and conduct...
Amid ongoing efforts to digitalize education and the investigation into the Department of Education’s (DepEd) controversial laptop procurement deal, a teachers’ group has renewed its call for the government to provide all public school teachers with free, high-quality laptops—emphasizing that...
The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed another criminal and administrative case filed against Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong over the purchase of land in 2023 valued at P95 million in Topinao, Tuba, Benguet. The case for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, July 12, issued a statement acknowledging the Office of the Ombudsman’s recent decision to file criminal charges against several of its former officials concerning the controversial purchase of allegedly overpriced and outdated laptops for public...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong expressed relief after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the cases filed against him by former Councilor Mylene Yaranon. “Our pure and honest desire for the development of our city is only proven, our management under Good Governance will continue to...
Malacañang said the next Ombudsman must be decent, brave, and fair. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said President Marcos has yet to receive the shortlist for the new Ombudsman. However, the next official to hold the post must have the key characteristics of a...
