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Justice Secretary Eyes Ombudsman Position, Says He Has ‘a Lot to Offer’ - BusinessWorld Online

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JUSTICE SECRETARY Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Monday said he would apply to become the country’s chief graft buster, as the post gets vacated next month. Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires, whom ex-President Rodrigo R. Duterte appointed in 2018, will retire on July 27. The Office of the Ombudsman, who investigates and prosecutes corrupt public officials, was created by the 1987 Constitution. He can only be removed through impeachment by the House of R…

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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that he is interested in the position of Ombudsman. This comes in the face of the upcoming retirement of Ombudsman Samuel Martirez on July 27. According to Remulla, he will submit an application to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC). The secretary said that he can help a lot if he is chosen for the position. Despite that, it is worth noting that Remulla is still facing a complaint with the Ombuds…

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GMA Filipino News broke the news in Quezon City, Philippines on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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