Lawyers for former Speaker Martin Romualdez have filed a supplemental affidavit, seeking the dismissal of a plunder complaint filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with a flood control scandal.

Two former chiefs of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Philippines have been preventively suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged grave misconduct related to the agency's use of an outdated IT system.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has filed his counter-affidavit with the Office of the Ombudsman, addressing complaints against him and citing a recantation by 'maleta boys'.

Atty. Levito Baligod, counsel for the 'Maleta boys,' announced plans to submit evidence, including audio recordings and text messages, to the Office of the Ombudsman to counter former group members' recantations.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is reviewing court records to determine if there was possible bias in the granting of bail to former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.

Malacañang stated that the decision regarding the preventive suspension of Health Secretary Jose Brittanio 'Brix' Pujalte Jr., who faces two complaints, rests with the Office of the Ombudsman.

Health advocates in the Philippines have called on the Office of the Ombudsman to suspend and file graft charges against the new Health Secretary, Jose Pujalte Jr., over alleged anomalies.

The Office of the Ombudsman announced the suspension of Insurance Commission chief Reynaldo Regalado following administrative complaints alleging conflict of interest, with an order dated July 28 finding sufficient grounds for the action.

Philippine Senator Robin Padilla has submitted his reply to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding an obstruction of justice complaint filed against him.

Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using previously discredited witnesses to build cases against him, questioning the fairness of the investigation.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed 14 counts of criminal charges against USWAG Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. and former Sultan Kudarat representative Arnulfo Go. The charges before the Sandiganbayan relate to alleged conflicts of interest linked to government infrastructure projects.

The camp of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta yesterday pushed back against the plunder case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman, calling the complaint “structurally defective, legally incompatible and…

Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman, sensing an imminent arrest as the body plans to file plunder and indirect bribery cases against him for allegedly receiving and failing to declare a P75-million campaign donation.

The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, along with suspended Senate sergeant-at-arms Ma O. Aplasca, to answer a complaint against them for alleged obstruction of justice.

Youth groups in the Philippines have questioned the Office of the Ombudsman's alleged failure to file charges against Senator Joel Villanueva, despite earlier statements that the case was 'ripe' for filing.

A lawyer representing complainants against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto in the Philippines expressed disappointment after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed plunder and graft charges, calling it a 'sad day for accountability'.

The Office of the Ombudsman has escalated its legal offensive against three senators, Rodante Marcoleta, Jinggoy Estrada, and Joel Villanueva, securing a precautionary hold departure order against Marcoleta.

The Office of the Ombudsman's field investigation bureau has recommended charging Senator Rodante Marcoleta with plunder and indirect bribery over alleged campaign donations totaling P75 million.

More than 3,500 individuals have applied for positions within the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, as the anti-graft body is actively involved in investigating a multi-billion flood control corruption scandal.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police has started an investigation to identify the people who leaked online the identities of the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigators.

After former House speaker Martin Romualdez, the Office of the Ombudsman is now seeking to bar former Senate president Francis Escudero and another individual from leaving the country over their…

The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating Jose Raulito Paras, a key figure whose overlapping corporate roles reportedly demonstrate a pattern of acting within corporate structures linked to Romualdez's interests.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has directed current and former University of the Philippines officials to submit responses to criminal and administrative complaints concerning the development of a mall and food hub.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines announced its compliance with a House panel's order to release Vice President Sara Duterte’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). The Ombudsman stated that even a simple request would suffice for the release.

House senior deputy minority leader De Lima urged the Commission on Elections to refer the case concerning Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s statement of contributions and expenditures to the National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Ombudsman.

Both the Office of the Ombudsman and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have instructed the group of 18 alleged 'ex-Marines' to submit more accurate complaints for their ongoing investigations.

MANILA, Philippines — Nine women, including members of the World March of Women, filed a letter serving as a complaint-affidavit on Friday against Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay, accusing him of violating several laws, such as Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act. The complaint sent to the Office of the Ombudsman stemmed from

The Sandiganbayan has barred Benguet Rep. Eric Yap and his brother resigned ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Edvic Yap from leaving the country as they face investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman for malversation and graft over their alleged involvement in the flood control scandal.

The Office of the Ombudsman is currently verifying documentary and testimonial evidence submitted by Senator Panfilo Lacson regarding his investigation into Taguig infrastructure projects.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has deemed Senator Loren Legarda’s extended medical leave suspicious, in light of plunder and graft complaints against her and her son.

The former mayor and incumbent vice mayor of Magalang, Pampanga, are facing a complaint from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding an alleged 'ghost' housing project they purportedly initiated.

The Office of the Ombudsman aims to enhance its investigative capabilities to effectively tackle complex and evolving corruption cases.

The Philippine Senate blue ribbon committee has decided to turn over its inquiry into flood works to the Office of the Ombudsman, a move described by analysts as appropriate.

The Malacañang Palace has deferred to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the preventive suspension of recently appointed Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. following new complaints against him, with the Ombudsman now tasked to decide his fate after a graft complaint was filed.

A youth group in the Philippines, Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (Spark), has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to be transparent in its handling of flood control controversy cases, following a recent bail grant.

Former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using "discredited" witnesses to build plunder and graft cases against him.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines announced that testimonies from former bodyguards of Zaldy Co against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez are supported by independent evidence.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and his co-accused have been ordered to answer complaints filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Office of the Ombudsman is evaluating conflict of interest complaints against CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola and two other lawmakers. Its chief, Jesus Crispin Remulla, also stated that a plunder case against Romualdez is nearing filing.

The lawyer for Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has challenged claims by the Office of the Ombudsman, asserting that no investigation has established his client's connections to an alleged infrastructure mess.

Former Representative Mike Defensor stated he is prepared to face potential cases filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman, vowing to prove his innocence.

Department of Health (DOH) chief Teodoro Herbosa and Undersecretary Randy Escolango are facing a complaint in the Office of the Ombudsman regarding alleged “blatant disregard of standard fiscal checkpoints.” The complaint centers on their alleged failure to adhere to proper financial protocols.

Mark and Camille Villar have denied allegations of interference in the LRT-1 Cavite extension project, which is currently under investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Bangsamoro Attorney General’s Office has denied that interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua filed a complaint against former Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal before the Office of the Ombudsman.

A congressional panel in the Philippines has approved its report on the January sinking of an interisland ferry off Basilan, which killed 65 people. The findings have been referred to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice for further investigation.

The Office of the Ombudsman’s Field Investigation Bureau has recommended the filing of plunder and bribery charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over alleged campaign donations amounting to P75 million.

Former and incumbent officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Philippines are facing a graft complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman regarding alleged 'computer fees'.

A lawyer stated that the precautionary hold departure order (HDO) against Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez can still be challenged, as the Office of the Ombudsman made the bid without properly informing the lawmaker.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has filed a precautionary hold departure order with the Sandiganbayan against Senator Francis Escudero and Maynard Ngu. This action stems from complaints of plunder, graft, and bribery against them.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has requested the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) from all members of the House of Representatives, with 26 slated for lifestyle checks.

The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines has affirmed the Office of the Ombudsman's finding of probable cause to charge private contractor Sarah Discaya. The charges are for graft and malversation related to a "ghost" flood control project in Davao Occidental.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is currently undertaking a physical inventory of all pending cases filed with the government body, as announced by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

MANILA, Philippines — As many as “200 mega boxes of data” gathered by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will be examined by the Office of the Ombudsman using artificial intelligence (AI), Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Friday after the ICI completed the turnover of of the documents to his agency. This means not

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is also seeking to interview 18 alleged former Marines, a move a lawyer has criticized as a 'duplication' given that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is already conducting its own probe into the matter.

The Office of the Ombudsman announced it will investigate potential procedural lapses by authorities in handling a hit-and-run case in Cebu City that resulted in the death of a young entrepreneur and violinist.

Senator Panfilo Lacson announced that the Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to government agencies for documents related to alleged anomalies in Taguig infrastructure and reclamation projects.

Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel and former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Dong Gonzales Jr. are now officially the subject of the Office of the Ombudsman’s preliminary investigation over alleged links to construction firms that won government contracts.

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Malacañang confirmed the resignation of two Department of Health (DOH) undersecretaries in the Philippines, who were reportedly facing complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Philippine Senate blue ribbon committee will turn over its investigation of government flood control projects to the Office of the Ombudsman, a move deemed appropriate by a political analyst.

Prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman claim that Sandiganbayan justices made a 'serious error' by allowing former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. to post bail.

The Sandiganbayan has rejected the Office of the Ombudsman's attempt to remove former Department of Public Works and Highways chief Manuel Bonoan from a graft charge related to a flood control corruption scandal.

The mayor and vice mayor of San Pablo City in Laguna, Philippines, have both been preventively suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman due to complaints they filed against each other.

The Office of the Ombudsman is considering abandoning its bid to discharge former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness before the Sandiganbayan, warning he will remain a co-accused if he continues to provide what Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Rem considers uncooperative testimony.

An Ilonggo lawmaker and others linked to infrastructure corruption have been barred from leaving the country, as the Office of the Ombudsman investigates allegations that the lawmaker held a stake in a construction firm that won P214 million in DPWH contracts while in Congress.

The Sandiganbayan has not yet decided on the motion filed by the Office of the Ombudsman to designate former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is seeking former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan to serve as a state witness in plunder cases, aiming to implicate former Speaker Martin Romualdez and former Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.

The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, along with former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, to comment on an obstruction of justice complaint filed against them concerning the escape of 'Bato'.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft charges against the mayor, vice mayor, and 11 other officials of Minglanilla town in Cebu. The charges stem from allegations of blocking a rehabilitation bid for a quarry site.

One of the alleged former bodyguards of ex-congressman Zaldy Co appeared before the Office of the Ombudsman as part of a fact-finding investigation into a flood control probe.

Former Senate President Francis Escudero is facing a plunder complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman, accused of receiving P586 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.

The Office of the Ombudsman has requested the Sandiganbayan to issue a hold departure order against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, following their indictment on plunder and other charges related to a P75-million campaign fund.

Philippine Rep. Leila de Lima has demanded the resignation or removal of acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ma. O Aplasca following a shooting incident and his six-month preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed criminal and administrative complaints filed against Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and 18 other city officials and private individuals in connection with the city’s purchase of a 74.7-hectare land.

The Office of the Ombudsman has been requested to investigate the vice mayor of San Pablo City, Laguna, for allegedly employing at least 200 ghost employees.

Former House speaker Martin Romualdez has moved to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating his alleged involvement in a flood control controversy, citing a 'pattern of prejudgment'.

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered one of its Assistant Special Prosecutors to answer the claims of alleged Sara Duterte bagman Ramil Madriaga.

The Office of the Ombudsman has vindicated Mellieħa's local council, upholding their complaint regarding the unsafe and dilapidated structures at Fort Campbell after years of seeking action from the Lands Authority.

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman will use artificial intelligence (AI) to scrutinize the data referred to it by the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), Ombudsman Jesus…

A graft complaint has been filed with the Office of the Ombudsman against Occidental Mindoro Rep. Leody Tarriela, alleging his involvement in anomalous projects within the province.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced plans to file corruption charges against Bureau of Fire Protection chief Director Jesus Fernandez before the Office of the Ombudsman.