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...
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s camp filed on Wednesday, Sept. 17, an urgent omnibus motion seeking the inhibition of acting Ombudsman Dante Vargas from handling cases against high-ranking government officials over the March arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Monday, Sept. 15, lodged criminal and administrative complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against several government officials, accusing them of orchestrating the “illegal arrest” and transfer of former President Rodrigo...
CEBU CITY – The battle line has been drawn for the top two officials at the Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7). Glen Galario, regional director of LTO-7, filed a complaint asking the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas to investigate Arturo Apolinar, the agency 's assistant...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, Sept. 11, filed graft complaints at the Office of the Ombudsman against 20 officials of its Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office and four private contractors over the alleged massive corruption in flood control projects. DPWH...
Malacañang questioned the basis of Senator Imee Marcos’ for blocking the possible appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as Ombudsman, saying that delivering justice is meant to serve the nation, not a select few. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, Sept. 2, accused political rivals of hatching a “Plan C” to undermine Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies by influencing the Office of the Ombudsman, following failed attempts to oust Duterte through a people’s initiative and impeachment. In a press...
CEBU CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas has been asked to investigate the second highest official of the Land Transportation Office-Central Visayas (LTO-7). Engr. Arturo R. Apolinar, assistant regional director of LTO-7, was accused of grave misconduct, conduct prejudicial to the...