Ombudsman suspends Cavite mayor over alleged casino gambling
Cavite mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente faces a six-month suspension after the Ombudsman found strong evidence linking him to casino gambling activities, raising…
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Ombudsman suspends 8 DPWH officials over Surigao project anomalies
Eight DPWH officials face preventive suspension over alleged irregularities in Surigao del Norte infrastructure projects, including claims of full payments for…
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Ombudsman suspends QC village chief, treasurer over ‘ghost’ projects
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the six-month preventive suspension of two Barangay Quirino 3B officials in Quezon City over alleged ghost projects and…
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Many burdens on business are not caused by corrupt individuals but by poorly designed rules. The Ombudsman’s role is not only to punish wrongdoing but to…
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Ombudsman, JSCC strengthen anti-corruption push
The Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) and the Office of the Ombudsman are set to formalize a partnership to strengthen public accountability, combat…
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Cebu biz leaders welcome Ombudsman’s anti-corruption consultation drive
Cebu business groups welcomed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s consultations with the private sector, citing potential improvements in government processes,…
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Ex-staffer files Ombudsman complaint against Alarva
Complainant alleges abuse; Laguna board member cites work irregularities behind 2025 dismissal
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Leonen pushes graft rulings by 2027
Leonen said lengthy proceedings and corruption cases that end without convictions were troubling, but he could not automatically conclude that these outcomes…
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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 slaps DICT exec with six-month suspension
DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. faces a six-month suspension by the Ombudsman over alleged conflict of interest involving P1.55-billion government…
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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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A safe door for honest business
An office like this succeeds or fails on one question: will people trust it enough to come forward? That is why whistleblower protection is not a feature of…
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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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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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Looming legal defeat of the Ombudsman’s own making
The prosecution must explicitly link the funds to a criminal scheme where the official abused public office for personal gain.
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Ombudsman, BoC signing data-sharing agreement
The Office of the Ombudsman and the Bureau of Customs will sign a data-sharing agreement in November to strengthen information exchange and improve…
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Ombudsman seen next step
The House Prosecution Panel is open to referring withdrawn impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Office of the Ombudsman for further…
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