Sen. Marcos asks Ombudsman to probe Sec. Remulla over Duterte arrest

Updated Wed, April 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM Published Tue, April 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Senator Imee Marcos has asked the Ombudsman to investigate Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, his brother Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III, concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Marcos, who led a Senate foreign relations committee investigation, recommended probes into alleged violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, usurpation of judicial functions, arbitrary detention, grave misconduct, and conduct prejudicial to public service.

Justice Secretary Remulla is accused of sanctioning what Marcos described as an invalid administrative arrest against Duterte, in contravention with a Supreme Court ruling.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, PNP Chief Marbil, and CIDG Director Torre III are also recommended for investigation by the Ombudsman.

Former President Duterte is facing a charge of crimes against humanity over his bloody war on drugs.

Justice Secretary Remulla dismissed the allegations when sought for reaction.

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