Feb 15, 2018 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman confirms that the fact-finding or field investigation on the complaints filed against the President was closed and terminated on 29 November 2017 after the Anti-Money Laundering Council declined to provide a report or confirmation on the...
Feb 13, 2018 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman has secured the conviction of two government employees for failure to file their sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNs). Jose Dimatulac, Customs Operations Officer III of the Bureau of Customs and former Kagawad...
Feb 12, 2018 | Press Release
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal from the service of former Cebu Governor, now third district representative, Gwendolyn Garcia for Grave Misconduct. The dismissal order carries the accessory penalties of perpetual disqualification from...
Feb 9, 2018 | Press Release
The former mayor of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, Ceasar Soriano, has pleaded guilty before the Sandiganbayan to charges of violation of Section 8 of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713). During the 08...
Feb 8, 2018 | Press Release
The Office of the Ombudsman indicted Anda, Bohol Mayor Angelina Simacio for violation of Section 3(g) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) for an overpriced P2.4million multi-purpose center built in 2013. It was found out that Simacio...
Feb 7, 2018 | Press Release
Mayor Michael Guysayko of Bulusan, Sorsogon, has entered a guilty plea to the charges of 10 counts of violation of Section 52 (c) of Republic Act No. 8291 (GSIS Act). Guysako, together with Municipal Treasurer Jasmin Garcia, Municipal Accountant Ramon Belleza and...
