Jesus Crispin Remulla

The Ombudsman drew his cautionary remarks from a recently resolved case involving former Bohol Second District Board Member Vierna Mae Boniel-Magsalang

Plunder case thrusts Marcos cousin into a high-stakes test of Philippine justice

Remulla detailed several critical, systemic transformations to enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and improve accountability across the anti-graft and judicial systems

To recall, the Ombudsman had previously ordered for the preventive suspension of the former police officer in relation to the shooting incident that took place at the upper house on 13 May, which led to the subsequent escape of the internationally wanted Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa

The statements of Remulla come at a time when public interest particularly with regards to the investigations into the multibillion peso flood control scandal are at its peak

Senator Rodante Marcoleta cried foul over the looming plunder charges prepared against him by the Ombudsman, calling it a “calculated” effort designed to shield the real perpetrator behind the alleged corruption scheme in the flood control projects

The same transaction had previously been reviewed by the Commission on Elections, which ruled that it did not constitute an election offense despite the funds not being declared in Marcoleta's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures

Ombudsman eyes ASEAN best practices amid flood control probe

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Saturday appealed to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to "compose himself" as the leadership dispute in the Senate continues to deepen, with rival blocs asserting control over the chamber and its committees

Philippine Court Orders Arrest of Senator Over Graft Scandal

He has been indicted for plunder and violating anti-corruption laws after earning ‘kickbacks’ of 573 million pesos (US$9.3 million)

Earlier, the Sandiganbayan Seventh Division heard the PHDO petition of the Office of the Ombudsman against the respondents based on complaints of plunder and indirect bribery over an alleged campaign donation to Marcoleta worth P75 million

In a 15 May letter furnished to the Senate Public Information Bureau only on Tuesday, 19 May, the Ombudsman sought the names, including logbook entries, of media personnel who were present at the Senate premises on 13 and 14 May

Mel Oragon, 40, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) driver arrested by authorities after several gunshots were heard at the Senate on Wednesday night, was released on bail Monday afternoon

On Sunday, the uncertainty cast a cloud over Cayetano’s announcement last week that the Senate would convene as an impeachment court on Monday, 18 May

At the center of Cayetano’s criticism was what he described as an inherent conflict of interest in allowing law enforcement agencies to lead the probe into the 13 May security incident, where gunfire erupted between Senate security personnel and NBI agents during a disputed operation linked to an alleged International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Dela Rosa

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Investigators test if dramatic Senate gunfire was cover for dela Rosa’s escape

During the same press briefing, Defensor showed the copies of the criminal complaints that the anti-graft office was set to file reportedly next month before the anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, against ex-House Speaker Martin Romualdez and fugitive — erstwhile Ako Bicol congressman Zaldy Co — for plunder, among others

The Ombudsman was asked during the radio interview whether the order came from the Court of Appeals, and he confirmed it

Romualdez, who represents Leyte’s First District, said that both Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano had prejudged the case with their ongoing probe

Bienvenido “Benny” Abante was vocal about his dismay regarding the lack of interest on the part of Vice President Sara Duterte to attend her impeachment proceedings at the House of Representatives

Ombudsman move to freeze assets escalates probe into flood-control funds

Co, one of those implicated in the massive corruption scandal tied to the government’s flood control projects, is currently detained in the Czech Republic for committing immigration violations last week

THE House Committee on Justice has ordered Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to submit the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs) of Vice President Sara Duterte

Martin Romualdez and former Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero will soon face a plunder case linked to the preparation of the national budget and alleged irregularities in flood control projects

The House justice committee, which is hearing Duterte's impeachment case to determine whether there is probable cause, decided on Wednesday to issue a subpoena to the Ombudsman for the vice president's SALNs from 2022 to 2025, 2007 to 2013, 2016 to 2022

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday asked whether 18 former soldiers are still being accused of lying after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted meeting with personnel of the International Criminal Court

He cited the legal and ethical principle of “what you cannot do directly, you cannot do indirectly,” meaning actions prohibited by law were carried out through other deceptive means