Warren Rex Hernandez Liong replaces Melchor Arthur Carandang who was dismissed by Duterte in 2018
Puro laway! PACC says it can’t name corrupt lawmakers
MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) on Wednesday reiterated that the agency cannot name or probe lawmakers linked in corruption at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), insisting that only the Office of the Ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate elected officials.
LOOK: Duterte made BI personnel in ‘pastillas’ scheme eat money rolled up in paper
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday summoned to Malacañang the immigration officials who were allegedly involved in the “pastillas” bribery scandal in Malacañang.
DPWH right of way scandal: Metro Manila-based ‘claimants’ get payment for Gen San land
The road right of way scandal mentioned recently by President Rodrigo Duterte lasted from 2008 until a whistleblower exposed it in 2017, according to an account given to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Isang mali lang! BI to implement ‘one strike policy’ for erring employees
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will implement a “one strike” policy against erring officials and personnel, BI Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said.
2-way windfall: BI detains Chinese who don’t pay bribes, then frees them for a fee
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials made money even from Chinese tourists who failed to bribe them for traveling to the country without proper documents, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has found.
NBI files graft raps vs Cebu hospital execs for ‘upcasing’
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed graft and other criminal charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against officials of a Cebu City hospital for allegedly making fraudulent claims to collect more money from PhilHealth.
Nagpamudmod ng P2M sa party! DPWH director faces corruption raps
A regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is facing corruption charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly throwing cash worth at least P2 million at a party.
Para tapos ang isyu! Roque to convince Duterte to release SALN
Palace Spokesman Harry Roque said he will talk with President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the release of his statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs).
Duterte slams delay in cash aid distribution: Simplify the process!
President Rodrigo Duterte criticized the delay in the distribution of financial assistance for citizens, urging government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to “simplify” the process of releasing cash aid.
No witch hunt please: House may probe alleged SEA Games corruption – Palace
Malacañang is open to a House investigation into the alleged irregularities in the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Going for big fishes: NBI exec hints senior BI officials may be included in next batch of ‘pastillas’ scam raps
The next complaint that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will file before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) will hopefully include the bigger fishes behind the “pastillas” scheme, said National Bureau of Investigation-Special Action Unit (NBI) Chief Emeterio Dongallo Jr. on Thursday (Oct. 22).
Alleged ringleader denies link to ‘pastillas’ scheme, Ombudsman contact
Former Bureau of Immigration (BI) Ports Operation Division (POD) chief Marc Red Mariñas on Tuesday denied the allegation of a whistleblower that he was the “ringleader” of the so-called “pastillas” scam.
Ex-Philhealth chief Morales charged before Ombudsman over fund mess
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday formally endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman the complaint against senior officials including the chief of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
May makukuha pa ba? Find out which gov’t officials are covered by Ombudsman’s new SALN rules
The Office of the Ombudsman clarified that the newly released Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2020 or the Amended Guideline on Public Access to Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth is solely applicable to public officials and employees where the Office of the Ombudsman is the official repository.
DOJ mulls repeating ‘Pastillas’ scam probe amid doubts on 1st investigation
The National Bureau Investigation (NBI) might be forced to redo its investigation on the “pastillas” scheme even though it a case has been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman, Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said on Tuesday (Sept. 22).
Nagagamit sa paninira! Martires says ‘weaponization’ of SALN led to restriction of access
Ombudsman Samuel Martires said Tuesday (September 22) he made access to government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) difficult because it is being used against them.
Anong paki natin sa buhay ng may buhay? Martires stops lifestyle checks due to ‘lack of logic’
Ombudsman Samuel Martires has stopped lifestyle checks on government officials over supposed unclear provisions in Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
Sikretong malupit! Ombudsman requires politikos’consent before releasing SALN copy
The Office of the Ombudsman will now require a government official’s consent before releasing a copy of his or her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) to anyone who will request it.
Can’t take the heat! Philhealth senior VP Del Rosario quits amid corruption probe
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) Senior Vice President for Legal Sector Jojo Del Rosario has resigned from his position as parallel investigations are being conducted over irregularities within the state health insurer.
Despite Ombudsman probe, Duterte still trusts Duque
President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III will be able to answer the allegations of irregularities in relation to his agency’s response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, his spokesman said.
Maraming pera, galamay: Bato tags Bilibid drug lords as mastermind behind BuCor legal chief’s slay
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa believes drug lords inside the New Bilibid Prison are likely behind the ambush of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) legal division chief Fredric Anthony Santos.
Palace to let law run course on ‘red-tagging’ plaint vs admin officials
Malacañang on Tuesday said it will “let the law take its course” after the IBON Foundation Inc. file an administrative complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against several government officials for their “malicious abuse of authority and negligent performance of duties.”
Isabela mayor Charlton Uy faces graft raps for buying overpriced land
Incumbent Cabatuan, Isabela mayor Charlton Uy, and four others including his brother and town officials have been charged with graft practices before the Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged overpriced by at least twenty times the purchased of land for a coliseum.
