Ombudsman suspends DICT exec
The Ombudsman orders the six-month preventive suspension of DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. over alleged conflict of interest involving P1.55 billion in…
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Ombudsman dismisses Dagupan treasurer over P1-M undelivered boats
The Ombudsman has dismissed Dagupan City Treasurer Romelita Alcantara for grave misconduct over a P1-M payment for undelivered motorboats, citing falsified…
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House prosecutors await Ombudsman subpoena for Sara evidence
House prosecutors await a formal subpoena from the Ombudsman to share evidence from Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, focusing on allegations of…
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CoA flags gaps in DICT free wi-fi program
The Commission on Audit (CoA) uncovers gaps in the DICT's Free Wi-Fi for All program, citing issues like missing signages, inoperative services, and weak…
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Santa Maria treasurer faces suspension over ballot box security issues
Santa Maria treasurer Maria Theresa Lagonoy Lontok faces suspension after the Ombudsman finds lapses in ballot box security during the 2022 elections. Learn…
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Ex-Pampanga lawmaker charged with graft at Sandiganbayan
Former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. faces graft charges at Sandiganbayan over alleged conflict of interest in P611M government projects, raising concerns…
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Remulla lauds potential ‘record-breaking’ case vs Marcoleta
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla praises the swift progress of the plunder case against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, with prosecutors resting their case in record…
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Ombudsman: No ‘political color’ in VP Sara probe
The Office of the Ombudsman assures impartiality in investigating Vice President Sara Duterte's SALN, emphasizing no political bias in its evaluation of assets…
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PNP welcomes dismissal of raps vs 5 cops
The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomes the Ombudsman's dismissal of complaints against five officers involved in a 2021 activist arrest, emphasizing due…
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Marcos names new DICT, PCO chiefs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Robert Joseph Montes de Claro as DICT acting secretary and Lino Cayetano as PCO acting secretary, signaling a renewed…
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Marcos confirms Aguda resignation amid ‘ghost internet’ probe
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirms the resignation of DICT Secretary Henry Aguda amid an Ombudsman investigation into alleged irregularities in…
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Aguda resignation accepted; possible DICT successors emerge
Malacañang has accepted Henry Aguda's resignation as DICT secretary, with Dave Almirol, Edwin Lacierda, and Alexander Paraiso among the names discussed as…
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NBI files raps vs. Palpal-lotoc, 3 CHR officials
The NBI has filed graft charges against CHR Chairman Richard Palpal-lotoc and three officials over alleged misuse of funds during a donor-funded trip to France…
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‘Illegal’ Taguig reclamation probe nears preliminary investigation — Lacson
The Ombudsman is nearing a preliminary investigation into alleged illegal reclamation activities in Taguig City, as Senator Ping Lacson flags continued dumping…
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Ombudsman backs creation of in-house enforcement service
The Ombudsman supports creating an in-house enforcement unit to boost anti-corruption efforts, enabling direct arrests, entrapment operations, and enhanced…
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