Ombud nixes Labella’s appeal to handle cases of village execs

02/10/2015

The Ombudsman-Visayas rejected a request by Vice Mayor Edgar Labella that they investigate the administrative cases filed against elective barangay officials in Cebu City. In a letter addressed to the vice mayor, Paul Elmer Clemente, Deputy Ombudsman…

Palace dismisses case vs Rama

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/13/2015

The Office of the President has dismissed the complaint filed by former Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) Cebu City president Michael Ralota against Mayor Michael Rama. In a decision dated Nov. 20, 2014 and signed by Executive…

Dec. 31 deadline or Delute goes to Ombud

Doris C. Bongcac 12/23/2014

He collected his share of P3,000 yesterday as a senior citizen but Cebu City lawyer Reymelio Delute said he would still file a complaint if the balance of P2,000 isn’t released by December 31. The delayed release…

Give up on Purisima, not on Roxas

Ricky Poca 12/14/2014

Apparently, General Alan Purisima was hell-bent on clinging to his position as chief of the Philippine National Police. After the Office of the Ombudsman  suspended him, he  sought legal relief from  the Court of Appeals to try…

Visayas Ombud to wrap up cases before 2016 election

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/12/2014

People have to know whether an elective official is fit for public service,” said newly installed Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Paul Elmer Clemente. He announced yesterday that Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has set a new target…

‘Environmental Ombudsman’ to ensure enforcement of green laws

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/28/2014

Aside from eliminating corruption in government, the Ombudsman is also joining the fight to protect the environment. Speaking to anti-graft officials and stakeholders in Cebu yesterday, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales announced the revival of their Environmental Ombudsman. She…

The Bizarre case of Nani Perez

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 11/26/2014

The Ombudsman has filed a civil forfeiture case in a bid to take control of over $2 million in assets from former Justice Secretary Hernando “Nani” Perez, his wife and two associates. “For acquiring an amount of…

Aide elated on Bebot case ruling

11/21/2014

The Cebu City Hall employee who filed a complaint against Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa of Cebu City’s south district said he felt vindicated after the Ombudsman-Visayas ordered the congressman’s dismissal on graft charges. “This is not for me…

JVR mulls P10M suit against former ally

Gabriel C. Bonjoc 11/17/2014

Talisay City Mayor Johnny V. de los Reyes is considering to file a P10 million suit for damages against a former political ally who filed graft charges against him at the Ombudsman-Visayas last week. “For 25 years…

JVR faces graft raps at Ombud

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/13/2014

A resident of Talisay City filed a graft complaint against Mayor Johnny de los Reyes for approving the purchase of a 4×4 pick up, rescue equipment and medicines which the Commission on Audit (COA) found to be…

Visayas Ombud to staff: Preach the gospel of good governance

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/12/2014

Newly appointed Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Paul Elmer Clemente assumed his post yesterday, stressing the need for more staff to serve the people with utmost dedication. “We have to preach the gospel of good governance,” he…

Aquino appoints new Deputy Ombudsman

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/11/2014

President Benigno Aquino III appointed the acting director of the Register of Deeds in Manila as the new Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas. Paul Elmer Clemente, a native of Agusan del Norte, will take over the position…

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