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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Office of the Ombudsman news — complaints, investigations, and accountability cases involving public officials and contractors.
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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Duel over a dame
A dispute over alleged links between flood control contractors and public officials raises questions about conflicts of interest, investigative jurisdiction…
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Legarda camp urges plunder rap review
Loren Legarda’s camp urges the Ombudsman to reconsider a plunder complaint against the senator, arguing there is insufficient evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
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NTF-ELCAC welcomes Ombudsman ruling dropping cases vs execs
The Ombudsman dismissed criminal and administrative complaints filed by activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro against military, police and security…
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WiFi scam haunts gov’t
The Ombudsman has launched a fact-finding investigation into alleged “ghost internet” involving substandard equipment and software supplied to the government…
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Matugas: Records should show who handled Surigao road project
Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas says complete project records should establish the roles of those involved in the Mahayhay-Tuburan Road project…
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Ombudsman targets a lawyer-hiring spree
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla plans to hire up to 261 lawyers and establish an investment ombudsman to address bureaucratic hurdles facing businesses.
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Now we have ‘ghost internet’
The Office of the Ombudsman uncovered an alleged “ghost internet” scheme involving government contracts with network providers, including claims of substandard…
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Ombudsman opens probe on ‘ghost internet’
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Ombudsman calls for accurate, fair reporting on Marcoleta case
The Office of the Ombudsman urged media organizations to provide full context in reporting the plunder proceedings against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, warning…
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No personal knowledge of VP finances — Batu
An Ombudsman records official testified that she could confirm what Sara Duterte’s SALNs contained but could not personally verify the accuracy of their…
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Matugas father and son ready to face charges
Former Rep. Lalo Matugas and Rep. Bingo Matugas II expressed respect for the Ombudsman's investigation into the Mahayhay-Tuburan Road project, vowing to…
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Sara’s wealth ‘surge’ examined: ‘SALN increases not always unlawful’ —Ombudsman witness
Ombudsman official says rising SALN net worth does not necessarily indicate unlawful wealth as prosecutors examine Sara Duterte’s financial declarations.
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