Former President and Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday responded to allegations of a planned impeachment case against Ombudsman Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla in the House of Representatives.

In a statement posted on social media, Arroyo stressed that she would vote against any impeachment resolution filed against Remulla.

"If an impeachment resolution is filed in the House against him, I will vote against it," Arroyo said."Impeachments are fundamentally political, and a vote in favor of Ombudsman Remulla would be my response," she added.

Arroyo recalled that Remulla served as a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Assistant Secretary under then-President Joseph Estrada when EDSA Dos took place.

"Rather than cling to his Civil Service security of tenure, he graciously vacated his post to give me a free hand in organizing Malacañang," the former president said.

She also noted that Remulla became a congressman during her administration and later became one of her political allies.

From 2004 to 2007, Remulla served as representative of Cavite's 3rd District during the Arroyo administration.

"He became my ally when he became a congressman during my presidency and did much valuable legislative policy and oversight work for my administration," Arroyo said.

Remulla has recently faced criticism over the Office of the Ombudsman's handling of the plunder complaint against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.

With her statement opposing any impeachment move, Arroyo signaled her support for Remulla's continued stay as Ombudsman.