ICI redundant
Then there’s the Ombudsman, whose primary responsibility is to go after corrupt public officials who fail to perform their duties under the law.
DT · · 2 min read
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Then there’s the Ombudsman, whose primary responsibility is to go after corrupt public officials who fail to perform their duties under the law.
DT · · 2 min read
"Most of these are fresh lawyers but their salary grade is really high already. I think it’s unfair to the morale of the lawyers here," Remulla said.
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 2 min read
"The Ombudsman has directed the immediate coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Fire Protection to determine the cause of…
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 1 min read
"They will go straight to the RTC to file these cases but they will conduct a PI first in order to see the answers of those charged,” Remulla said.
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 2 min read
The Office of the Ombudsman welcomes and fully supports the decision of the Bicameral Conference Committee to live-stream its proceedings. Transparency in…
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 1 min read
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday broke his silence on the plunder complaint filed against him and former President Rodrigo Duterte by former Senator…
Lade Jean Kabagani,Ralph Harvey Rirao,Jason Mago · · 2 min read
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…
Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
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…
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 2 min read
Where the House impeachment floundered, let the Office of the Ombudsman take over?
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 1 min read
Hontiveros had pointed out that public access to SALNs is enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and supported by existing laws.
Lade Jean Kabagani · · 1 min read
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…
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 2 min read
"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…
Ralph Harvey Rirao · · 2 min read
For Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, the filing of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) by public officials is not mandatory.
Gwen Bergado · · 1 min read
‘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…
DT · · 2 min read
Trustees seek Veloso’s resignation over P8.8-B investment losses
Gabriela Baron · · 3 min read
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…
Margarita Gutierrez · · 2 min read
Ombudsman Boying Remulla on Thursday ruled out the possibility of providing a blanket immunity to big-time contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, citing their…
Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read
Following the withdrawal of Pacifico “Curlee” and Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya from cooperating with the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI)…
Amelia Clarissa de Luna Monasterial · · 2 min read