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Samuel Martires

Samuel Martires served as Ombudsman of the Philippines from 2018 to 2025, overseeing investigations into government corruption and high-profile cases involving public officials. His tenure was marked by controversies, including restrictions on public access to SALNs and lifestyle checks, which critics argued undermined transparency. Martires' decisions, such as the 2019 reversal of a dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva, sparked debates on accountability and justice in the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, October 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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Fri, October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Palace asks Ombudsman to probe alleged secret reversal of Villanueva dismissal order

Malacañang has requested the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate a supposed secret decision that overturned a 2016 dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Ombudsman defends 2019 decision reversing Villanueva dismissal

Ombudsman Samuel Martires defended his 2019 decision to reverse a 2016 dismissal order against Senator Joel Villanueva, citing no probable cause and forged signatures.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Trillanes files plunder raps vs Duterte, Go over P7B infra projects

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed plunder and graft charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go before the Office of the Ombudsman.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Ombudsman orders courtesy resignations for 204 appointees

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that 204 individuals appointed in July, shortly before the end of former Ombudsman Samuel Martires' term, will be asked to submit courtesy resignations and reapply for their positions.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Palace defends appointment of Remulla as Ombudsman despite VP Sara Duterte's objection

Malacañang dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's objection to the appointment of Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, stating that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has confidence in his decision.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Ombudsman to lift SALN access restrictions next week

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that a memorandum lifting restrictions on accessing Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) will be released next week, starting Wednesday, October 15.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Remulla named new Ombudsman, vows to probe corruption including VP Duterte

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has been appointed as the new Ombudsman, succeeding Samuel Martires whose term ended in July.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Vida designated DOJ OIC as Remulla moves to Ombudsman

Undersecretary Fredderick Vida has been designated Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) following Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla's transition to the Ombudsman post.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Remulla assumes Ombudsman post, vows to prosecute wrongdoers

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla has been appointed as the new Ombudsman, succeeding Samuel Martires.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Remulla, Aguinaldo shortlisted for Ombudsman post

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and six other individuals, including former Commission on Audit (CoA) chairperson Mike Aguinaldo, have been shortlisted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) for the Ombudsman position.