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ARTA, Ombudsman in deal to clear case backlog
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the Ombudsman have signed a memorandum of agreement to expedite the investigation of red-tape violations and alleged corruption by public officials.
Under the new agreement, the Ombudsman will give significant weight to ARTA's findings, incorporating them into its investigation process to streamline case resolution.
ARTA Director General Ernesto Perez stated that this collaboration will lead to faster action on complaints and encourages citizens to report issues.
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla anticipates seeing the impact of this collaboration in the coming months, particularly concerning corruption allegations related to flood control projects.
Around 30 cases linked to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are currently under preliminary investigation, with more expected.
Remulla also identified the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs as sources of severe problems.
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