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Marcos denies Imee’s claim Ombudsman push for Remulla a plot vs VP Sara
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has refuted claims made by his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that the appointment of the next ombudsman is part of a plot to imprison Vice President Sara Duterte and her allies.
Senator Marcos had alleged that Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla's bid for the ombudsman position was a move to sideline Duterte before the 2028 presidential elections, especially after the collapse of the people's initiative to amend the Constitution and an impeachment attempt against the Vice President.
President Marcos stated that the appointment of an ombudsman is a necessary process, and decisions will be made based on recommendations and findings.
He emphasized that the administration is not yet at that stage and advised patience for the established process.
Justice Secretary Remulla is one of the individuals who applied for the ombudsman position.
Meanwhile, the labor coalition Nagkaisa is urging for the swift appointment of a new ombudsman to expedite investigations into anomalous flood control projects.
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