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Part 2: Ombudsman applicants — Who are they?
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is currently reviewing 17 applicants to fill the position of the next Ombudsman, who will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting erring government officials.
Leading candidates for the Ombudsman post include Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, former BIR commissioner Kim Henares, and PCC chairperson Michael Aguinaldo.
The JBC will submit a shortlist of at least three nominees to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who will then select the new Ombudsman for a seven-year term.
The incoming Ombudsman will replace Samuel Martires, whose tenure saw restrictions on public access to Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) and the cessation of lifestyle checks.
SALNs are crucial documents for public scrutiny of officials' wealth and for ensuring compliance with the requirement for public officials to live simple lives as mandated by RA 6713.
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