The Ombudsman’s role
If we are serious about ending corruption, then we must allow the Ombudsman to be what it was always meant to be — not a ceremonial watchdog, but the people’s…
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If we are serious about ending corruption, then we must allow the Ombudsman to be what it was always meant to be — not a ceremonial watchdog, but the people’s…
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The preliminary investigation is currently allowed for one year under the rules here, we will change that also. What we want is for the PI (preliminary…
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The Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed criminal complaints filed by businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang against his former employee Julie…
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Where the House impeachment floundered, let the Office of the Ombudsman take over?
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Hontiveros had pointed out that public access to SALNs is enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and supported by existing laws.
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The preliminary investigations (PI) on flood control project cases in Mindoro Oriental and Bulacan is set to roll out this week, according to Ombudsman Jesus…
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"We’re hoping that the Ombudsman can check if the use of CIF really went there (Investigation on procurement of laptop issue). Then we hope that this will be…
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For Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, the filing of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) by public officials is not mandatory.
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The Manila City Council has ordered a 60-day suspension of Fourth District Councilor Ryan Ponce following a sexual harassment complaint filed against him by…
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‘What I find puzzling is — why are we so interested in the SALNs of the President and the Vice President? Why are we not equally interested in the SALNs of…
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Trustees seek Veloso’s resignation over P8.8-B investment losses
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For years, SALNs existed on paper and in theory, but were effectively hidden from the public eye. Access was obstructed by red tape, arbitrary denials, and…
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Ombudsman Boying Remulla on Thursday ruled out the possibility of providing a blanket immunity to big-time contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, citing their…
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Following the withdrawal of Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya from cooperating with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI)…
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Manila Vice Mayor Chi Atienza is calling for restraint in public opinion regarding a sexual harassment accusation made by a city councilor against a male…
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The document being paraded as a ‘decision’ was a mere two-page letter rather than a formal resolution of a legal issue.
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Mambabatas ng Liberal Party Rep. Leila de Lima on Wednesday, 15 October, welcomed the decision of the Ombudsman to allow public access to the Statements of…
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Several senators have expressed support for the Office of the Ombudsman’s recent decision to lift restrictions on the public disclosure of Statements of…
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