Ombudsman under fire for alleged favoritism amid pending high-profile cases
With the Ombudsman seat still vacant, questions arise over delays in cases against top officials like PCSO Chair Felix Reyes. Sources allege favoritism in case…
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House lawmakers back additional budget for ombudsman’s flood control panel
House lawmakers back additional funding for the Ombudsman’s special panel investigating flood control anomalies, including budget for casual staff and new…
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Group presses Marcos for ombudsman probe on flood scandal
Ben Tulfo’s NGO has urged President Marcos Jr. to press the Ombudsman to investigate alleged anomalies in ₱100B worth of flood control projects, citing DPWH…
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Race for Ombudsman begins as JBC starts interviews
The Judicial and Bar Council has begun interviews for the next Ombudsman after Samuel Martires’ retirement, with Justice Secretary Remulla among the 17…
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Herbosa, 5 other DOH officials face multiple corruption raps before Ombudsman
Department of Health (DOH) Ted Herbosa and five other officials face multiple corruption cases before the Office of the Ombudsman over P44.6-million worth of…
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Palace confirms Ombudsman OIC
Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo has been designated as acting Ombudsman following Samuel Martires’ retirement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed…
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Ex-Surigao del Norte Gov faces graft charges over P60M disaster fund diversion
The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas and Budget Officer Ma. Myrla Padayhag over…
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Briones, Lao face graft, falsification raps over P2.4-B laptop deal
Former Education Secretary Leonor Briones, erstwhile Procurement Service chief Lloyd Christopher Lao, and several others are facing graft and falsification…
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Remulla applies for Ombudsman post
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has officially applied for the Ombudsman post set to be vacated by Samuel Martires on 27 July, submitting his…
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Remulla eyes Ombudsman post
Justice Secretary Boying Remulla confirms plans to apply for Ombudsman, citing qualifications; JBC to evaluate contenders as Martires' term ends in 2025.
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OVP confirms receipt of Ombudsman order on confidential fund case
Vice President Sara Duterte and nine others were ordered by the Ombudsman to respond within 10 days to charges over alleged misuse of confidential funds. The…
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Ombudsman seeks to quash TRO on Gwen Garcia’s suspension
The Court of Appeals was asked by Ombudsman Samuel Martires to quash the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the preventive suspension his office has meted…
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Ombudsman suspends Marikina mayor over alleged PhilHealth funds misuse
‘I am a casualty of political persecution, plain and simple’
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Ombudsman: Most cases filed now political
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Romualdez at 3 Kongresista, ipinasasuspinde sa Ombudsman
A new petition has been submitted to the Office of the Ombudsman by Davao del Norte First District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Citizen Crime Watch, seeking the…
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Ombudsman probe of AKAP releases urged
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Suspended Bohol execs reinstated
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