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Banner collage photo of the Sep 21 Trillion Peso March protests in the Philippines (Photo: Lisa Marie David/Reuters) and a stock image of the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines
The Philippines 
October 11, 2025October 16, 2025

What the new Ombudsman needs to do to regain the public’s trust

Posted By: Louie Encabo 673 Views bongbong marcos, Boying Remulla, featured, Office of the Ombudsman Philippines, Pharmally scam, Samuel Martires, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, Statement of assets and liabilities of Philippine politicians

Despite earlier cautions raised by this blog, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has been appointed as the new ombudsman. The appointment comes as no surprise,

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Banner collage photo of Jesus Crispin Boying Remulla and the Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines
The Philippines 
July 10, 2025July 19, 2025

Why Boying Remulla should not be the next Ombudsman

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1925 Views bongbong marcos, Boying Remulla, featured, First Orient International Ventures Corporation, Island Cove POGO, Jonvic Remulla, Kim Wong, Office of the Ombudsman Philippines, POGOs, Samuel Martires

As the term of incumbent Samuel Martires ends on 27 July, the search is on for the next Ombudsman of the Philippines. This independent

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