Ombudsman awaits VP Duterte's impeachment trial outcome

Ombudsman Samuel Martires stated his office will await the outcome of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial before taking further action.

The House prosecution panel backed Martires' remarks, affirming that the Ombudsman can only investigate and not decide on cases without the result of the impeachment proceeding.

On June 19, the Ombudsman initiated an investigation based on a committee report submitted by the House Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability.

Vice President Duterte filed her counter-affidavit with the Ombudsman on June 27, 2025, in response to allegations of misuse of confidential funds.

The ongoing investigation involves several officials from both the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President, including charges such as plunder and corruption.