Tag: Judicial and Bar Council
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Ombudsman Update: JBC Has No Shortlist Yet – Philippines
No Shortlist Yet for Philippines Ombudsman, JBC Says The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has not issued a shortlist for the position of Ombudsman, according to Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting. In a weekend message to reporters, Ting stressed that there is no shortlist yet as the process continues to unfold. Context: The…
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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…