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Ombudsman, government investigations and conflict of interest
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Ombudsman, government investigations and conflict of interest.
Ex-staffer files Ombudsman complaint against Alarva
Complainant alleges abuse; Laguna board member cites work irregularities behind 2025 dismissal
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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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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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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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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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Laguna Governor Sol Aragones faces Ombudsman graft complaint
Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones faces an Ombudsman graft complaint over an alleged irregular review assistance program that gave P15,500 per beneficiary for exam…
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Matugas denies role in Surigao road project, seeks dismissal of complaint
Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas denies any role in the Mahayhay–Tuburan Road project under Ombudsman probe, citing his absence from public…
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