Tag: Corruption watchdog
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Philippines’ Marcos Appoints Ally to Corruption Watchdog Amid Flood Scandal
KEY MOVE IN A SEA OF ALLEGATIONS Filipino President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named a trusted ally to a key anti-corruption post as investigations into flood-relief funding and related abuses proceed. The appointment signals an effort to reinforce the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in the face of mounting…
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New Ombudsman in the Offing? SC Says No Shortlist Yet as JBC Deliberates
Background: What the Ombudsman Job Entails The Philippine Ombudsman is a constitutional office tasked with investigating complaints against high-ranking officials and those in supervisory positions across the government. The office handles cases involving grave offenses and matters of substantial public interest, including allegations of corruption and large sums of money or properties. The incumbent, Samuel…