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JBC starts interviews for Ombudsman applicants
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) began public interviews on Thursday for candidates seeking the Ombudsman position.
Former Commission on Audit and current Philippine Competition Commission chairperson Michael Aguinaldo was the first to be interviewed.
Aguinaldo stated he would inhibit himself from cases involving any of his 10 relatives in government.
Other candidates shared their views on SALN rules, lifestyle checks, and addressing case backlogs.
Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Romeo Benitez emphasized the need for concrete steps beyond initial lifestyle checks, suggesting they include relatives of the public official.
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The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is currently evaluating 17 applicants for the position of Ombudsman, from which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will select the next official.
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Several aspirants for the Ombudsman position advocate for the implementation of lifestyle checks on government officials to combat corruption.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Dante Vargas as the acting Ombudsman, effective immediately.
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Michael Aguinaldo, a candidate for Ombudsman and current Philippine Competition Commission chairperson, is open to reviewing the Duterte-era policy that limited public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs).
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