Undersecretary Vida named DOJ OIC as Remulla transitions to Ombudsman

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla designated Undersecretary Fredderick A. Vida as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Remulla is set to transition to the Ombudsman post, with his oath-taking expected by Thursday and assumption of duties by Friday.

He will succeed Samuel Martires, whose seven-year term as Ombudsman has expired.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tasked Remulla with holding public officers accountable in his new role.

Vida, who previously served as mayor of Mendez, Cavite, currently oversees the DOJ's Financial, Administration, and Personnel Cluster.