Ex-Palawan gov Mario Joel Reyes gets up to 40 yrs for graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Palawan governor Mario Joel Reyes to up to 40 years in prison for questionable contracts worth P1.5 billion during his term.
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Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is responsible for investigating government officials and ensuring accountability. Recently, it ordered the suspension of GSIS President Jose Veloso and six other executives over a controversial P1.45 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corporation. Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo was appointed as acting Ombudsman following Samuel Martires' retirement on July 27, 2025.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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DMW files plunder, graft vs Ignacio over P1.4B land deal
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) filed plunder and graft charges against former Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Arnell Ignacio, his two deputy administrators, and six individuals involved in an unauthorized P1.4-billion land deal.
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Marcos appoints Castillo as acting Ombudsman
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo as acting Ombudsman following the retirement of Samuel Martires on July 27.
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GSIS appoints Bautista OIC after Veloso's suspension
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has appointed Juliet M. Bautista, Executive Vice President for Support Services, as officer-in-charge following the suspension of GSIS President Jose Arnulfo Veloso.
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DBM: Officials tied to overpriced laptops case removed
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed on Saturday that officials from its Procurement Service implicated in the procurement of allegedly overpriced laptops are no longer in office.
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Justice Econg applies for Ombudsman post
Presiding Justice Geraldine Econg of the Sandiganbayan confirmed her application for the Ombudsman position, citing a natural inclination due to her familiarity with government prosecutors' work and describing it as a dream role.
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Ombudsman indicts Briones, Lao, others in P2.4B laptop scandal
The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted former Education Secretary Leonor Briones, former Budget Undersecretary Christopher Lao, and over a dozen others for graft and falsification charges related to a P2.4 billion procurement scandal involving outdated laptops for public school teachers.
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Ruth Castelo appointed OVP spox, replaces Atty. Michael Poa
Former Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ruth Castelo has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
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Palace: President yet to receive Ombudsman nominees, interviews tentatively Jul-Aug
Malacañang stated on Tuesday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to receive a shortlist of nominees for the next Ombudsman, with the tentative public interviews scheduled for July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 4, and 6.
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Marcos Jr. backs Escudero's bill on waiving bank secrecy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's proposal to require public officials to waive their bank secrecy rights.
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