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Officials to follow Ombudsman order for counter-affidavits on Duterte arrest: Palace
Malacañang confirmed that officials tagged in the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte will comply with the Ombudsman's order to submit their counter-affidavits.
The Ombudsman's order was initiated by Senator Imee Marcos, who requested a probe into high-ranking officials involved in Duterte's arrest by the International Police in March.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, and Special Envoy for Transnational Crime Markus Lacanilao were directed to respond to criminal and administrative charges within 10 days.
Remulla had previously questioned the Ombudsman's procedures, noting the apparent lack of a fact-finding stage and published rules, but affirmed that authorities acted within legal bounds.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the officials acknowledge the Ombudsman's authority and will respond promptly, reiterating that their actions were lawful.
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