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RapplerOmbudsman Orders Six-Month Suspension of Catanduanes Vice Governor and 11 Board Members
The Office of the Ombudsman issued a preventive suspension order on May 22, 2026, against Catanduanes Vice Governor Robert Fernandez and 11 provincial board members. The order followed a December 2025 complaint filed by Governor Patrick Azanza alleging grave misconduct, abuse of…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMartin Romualdez Addresses Corruption Allegations in Video
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez addressed the camera on April 21, 2026, denying corruption allegations amid building pressure from the Ombudsman. Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon reviewed and annotated the video, providing context to the claims. The article was published on…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCourt of Appeals Orders Freeze on Assets of Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez
The Court of Appeals has issued a freeze order on assets linked to former House speaker Martin Romualdez, as confirmed by the Ombudsman. The order targets bank accounts and insurance policies related to alleged involvement in flood control project anomalies. Authorities stated th…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Ombudsman Seeks to Block Former House Speaker's Medical Trip Abroad
The Ombudsman has requested a court order to prevent former House speaker Martin Romualdez from traveling to Singapore for a medical procedure. No such order has been issued yet, and Romualdez received travel clearance from the House. He faces potential plunder charges related to…
yahoo.comIndonesia Arrests Chief Ombudsman on Bribery Charges Six Days After Appointment
Indonesia's newly appointed chief ombudsman was arrested on bribery charges just six days after taking office. Authorities reported the arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption.