President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, a day after the shortlist for the position was released.
Remulla will replace former Ombudsman Samuel Martires, whose term expired on July 27. He will serve a fixed term of seven years without reappointment.
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In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office vowed that the administration remains firm in its commitment to fight corruption wherever it exists.
''As Ombudsman, Remulla is expected to uphold transparency, strengthen anti-corruption measures, and ensure that justice is administered fairly and efficiently,'' the PCO said.
''There will be no sacred cows, no exemptions, and no excuses. Public office is a public trust, and those who betray it will be held accountable,'' it added.
The Office of the Ombudsman handles the complaints filed against high-ranking government
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