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Ombudsman's next tests: What awaits Remulla at the top anti-graft office
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla has been appointed as the new Ombudsman, succeeding Samuel Martires.
He vowed to prosecute wrongdoers without exception and assured that the Office of the Ombudsman will not be used as a political weapon.
Remulla took his oath as Ombudsman on Thursday, sworn in by Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen at the Supreme Court in Manila.
He also plans to reverse Martires' memorandum circular that restricted the release of Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), believing this will aid investigations into corruption scandals.
Remulla is expected to face several high-profile cases, including complaints filed against him during his tenure as Justice secretary.
These include criminal and administrative complaints lodged by Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte and arbitrary detention charges filed by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has been appointed as the new Ombudsman, succeeding Samuel Martires whose term ended in July.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and six other individuals, including former Commission on Audit (CoA) chairperson Mike Aguinaldo, have been shortlisted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) for the Ombudsman position.
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Malacañang dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's objection to the appointment of Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, stating that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confidence in his decision.
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Undersecretary Fredderick Vida has been designated Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) following Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla's transition to the Ombudsman post.
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Incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla aims to increase transparency and accountability in his new office.
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