Tag: Ombudsman
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Ombudsman Remulla Says Discaya Spouses Face Imprisonment Over Flood-Control Scandals
Overview: A High-Stakes Case in the Philippines’ Flood-Control Scandals The Philippine Ombudsman, Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, has issued a stark warning to contractor spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya, owners of Alpha and Omega Construction and St. Gerrard Construction Corporation. In remarks tied to ongoing probes into ghost and substandard flood-control projects, Remulla suggested that the…
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Discaya Spouses Face Imprisonment in Flood-Control Probe, Says Ombudsman
Ombudsman Signals Imminent Consequences for the Discaya Spouses Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla has issued a stark warning to contractor spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya amid investigations into ghost and substandard flood-control projects in the Philippines. Speaking on the radio program Saksi sa Dobol B, Remulla asserted that the couple must confront the likelihood of…
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Ombudsman: Discaya Spouses Face Imprisonment Over Ghost Flood-Control Projects
Ombudsman Intensifies Probe into Ghost Flood-Control Projects The Ombudsman of the Philippines, Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, stated that contractor spouses Curlee and Sarah Discaya should undergo a “reality check” as authorities pursue charges related to ghost and substandard flood-control projects. Remulla conveyed the expectation that the Discaya couple, who own Alpha and Omega Construction and…
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Discaya Bribery Scandal: ICI Flood Project Probe Update
Overview: The Discaya cooperation withdrawal in the ICI probe The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is pressing ahead with its investigation into anomalous flood control projects, even as a high-profile couple central to the case withdraws cooperation. Curlee and Sarah Discaya, known for their aggressive display of wealth and multiple construction ventures, have invoked their…
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DOJ presses ahead with flood control probe amid witness protection efforts
DOJ Pushes Forward with Flood Control Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is maintaining momentum in its high-stakes probe into alleged corruption in flood control projects, as prosecutors continue to verify statements from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP). Office-in-Charge Fredderick Vida, speaking after the DOJ’s flag-raising ceremony, underscored a cautious but…
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OMB’s Mandate: Reestablishing Government’s Moral Authority
The Moment of Reckoning for the Ombudsman The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman comes amid a surge of public outrage over revelations of massive graft in public works. The alleged scale—ghost projects, overpricing, and collusive contracting—paints a picture of a system that has grown brazenly unaccountable. For an…
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OMB’s mandate: Reestablishing the Government’s Moral Authority
Introduction: A pivotal moment for public trust The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture for the Philippines. Fresh revelations of massive graft in public works — spanning ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts — threaten to erode public faith in government once more.…
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DOJ Presses Forward on Flood Control Probe and Witness Protection
DOJ Advances Flood Control Corruption Probe The Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its investigation into alleged corruption tied to government flood control projects. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the department emphasized a cautious but determined approach to building a solid, court-ready case. Officer-in-Charge…
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Reestablishing Moral Authority: The New Ombudsman’s Quest for Integrity in Public Service
A Moment of Moral Reckoning The appointment of former Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the country’s new Ombudsman arrives at a critical juncture. Revelations of massive graft in public works—ghost projects, inflated costs, and collusive contracts—have fueled public outrage and eroded the government’s moral authority. For an administration that promises transparency and good governance,…
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DOJ Probes Flood Control Projects: Witness Protection and Legal Roadmap
DOJ Progresses in Flood Control Corruption Investigation The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing ahead with its investigation into alleged corruption in government flood control projects, according to Officer-in-Charge Fredderick Vida. As prosecutors continue to verify testimonies from individuals seeking protection under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), the DOJ is taking a careful, methodical approach…