Tag: SALN
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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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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines Ombudsman on DPWH, Pharmally
New era for the Office of the Ombudsman In a move that signals urgency and reform, newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla pledged to accelerate the pace of case resolution and to sharpen the investigative focus on alleged corruption within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the contested Pharmally deals. Speaking to…
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Remulla Vows Swift Action as Philippines’ New Ombudsman
New Ombudsman’s early priorities: speed, accountability, and reform Newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has laid out an ambitious initial agenda focused on accelerating case processing, expanding investigations into high-profile corruption concerns, and strengthening the Ombudsman’s institutional capacity. Speaking to reporters after he took his oath, Remulla outlined a plan to clear the backlog that…