Ombudsman requires courtesy resignation from new hires

The Office of the Ombudsman requires newly hired personnel to submit a courtesy resignation as a demonstration of loyalty to the institution, not to any individual, according to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla issued this directive, known as Memorandum Circular 3, to 204 new hires and promoted employees under Salary Grade 25 to 29, appointed or promoted in the last three months of his predecessor Samuel Martires' tenure.

Clavano stated that the courtesy resignation is not an act of retaliation or revenge but a call to be loyal to the office.

He explained that Ombudsman Remulla observed an unusual uptick in appointments and promotions during the final months of Martires' term, prompting the circular.

While a sufficient number of employees have complied, some are actively gathering support to oppose the directive.

The Ombudsman is aware of the opposition but is offering these individuals another opportunity to submit their courtesy resignations as a gesture of good faith.