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What are the chances of DOJ chief Remulla being Ombudsman?
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has postponed deliberations for the Ombudsman post to allow Senator Francis Pangilinan more time to review application documents.
Pangilinan, the ex-officio JBC member and chairperson of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, replaced Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has until October 25, 2025, to appoint a new Ombudsman following the retirement of Samuel Martires on July 27, 2025.
Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Dante Vargas is currently serving as the acting Ombudsman.
Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, one of the 17 applicants for the Ombudsman position, faces complaints filed by acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte and lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
Duterte's complaint is related to Remulla's stance on his father's International Criminal Court arrest, while Topacio's complaint concerns the detention of Philippine offshore gaming operators.
These pending cases could potentially disqualify Remulla from the Ombudsman post, as applicants may be disqualified if they have pending cases.
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