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Office of the Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating multiple corruption cases involving flood control projects, including allegations of graft, malversation, and kickbacks linked to public officials and contractors. It is working closely with other agencies such as the PNP, DOJ, and ICI to hold those involved accountable and ensure transparency in infrastructure spending.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM

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Sun, December 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM

PNP hunts suspects in ghost flood control project

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has dispatched intelligence and tracker teams to apprehend Sarah Discaya and others involved in a "ghost" flood control project in Davao Occidental.

Sun, December 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Palace sees overlap in proposed Independent People's Commission mandate

Malacañang, through Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, has raised concerns that the proposed Independent People's Commission (IPC) might duplicate the functions of the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Ombudsman confirms seeing ICC arrest warrant vs Bato dela Rosa

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed he has seen a copy of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, related to alleged extrajudicial killings during the previous administration's war on drugs.

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Senate pushes for Independent People's Commission despite President's reservations

The Senate intends to pursue the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s reservations.

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM

SC dismisses drug war case appeal, leaves perpetrators unprosecuted

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by families of victims in a drug war case, creating a situation where the alleged mastermind faces international charges while the supposed direct perpetrators cannot be prosecuted domestically.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Marcoleta faces perjury rap over alleged P112M undeclared donations

Senator Rodante Marcoleta is facing a perjury complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly declaring zero campaign donations in his 2025 report while admitting to receiving P112 million in a televised interview.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM

PBBM orders hunt for contractor over P100-M ghost project

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to track down contractor Sarah Discaya and others involved in a P100-million ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM

DPWH Davao Occidental officials face charges over P96.5M ghost project

Contractors Cezarah Discaya and Maria Roma Angeline Rimando of St. Timothy Construction, along with eight officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Occidental, will face malversation and graft charges over a P96.5 million flood control project described as a 'ghost project.'

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM

DOJ Usec Cadiz resigns amid kickback allegations

Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Jose "Jojo" Cadiz Jr. resigned from his post amid allegations of receiving cash kickbacks for anomalous flood control projects.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM

Ombudsman orders graft, malversation raps vs contractor Sarah Discaya over P96.5M ghost project

Contractor Sarah Discaya, implicated in anomalies concerning flood control projects, is currently under surveillance, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.