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下院野党副院内総務でML党リスト選出のレイラ・デ・リマ議員は、選挙管理委員会（Comelec）がロダンテ・マルコレタ上院議員の選挙寄付支出報告書（SOCE）に関する問題を、国家捜査局（NBI）およびオンブズマン事務局へ付託すべきだったと述べた。同氏は、選挙管理委員会が「選挙法（Omnibus Election Code）」第109条に基づく違反については共和国法第7166号により非犯罪化されたとしてマルコレタ氏を免責したことを指摘した上で、偽証罪や汚職罪が適用される可能性があると主張した。
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The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) dismissed a homeowner's insurance claim for a collapsed boundary wall, attributing the damage to wear and tear rather than extreme weather. The case highlights policyholders' duty to maintain their properties despite disclosing pre-existing issues to insurers.
The City of Johannesburg's Office of the Ombudsman achieves strong performance metrics despite severe understaffing and overwhelming complaints from residents. Billing disputes and service failures dominate cases, pushing the office beyond capacity. While it resolves many issues for free, delays and unresolved matters erode public trust.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure submitted documents to the Office of the Ombudsman last week concerning former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's involvement in anomalous flood control projects. The referral, made on November 21, explicitly avoids any conclusion of guilt or liability. It aims to support the Ombudsman's investigation into potential violations without suggesting specific charges.
Starting November 15, the public, including media, can request copies of statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of government officials held by the Office of the Ombudsman. This stems from Memorandum Circular 3 issued by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, restoring public access to these documents. The circular was published on October 31 and takes effect 15 days later.
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The Commission on Administrative Justice has suspended its CEO Mercy Wambua and two senior officials amid allegations of gross misconduct, incompetence, and insubordination. The move aims to ensure a fair disciplinary process, while investigative agencies will probe potential financial irregularities. This development follows internal reviews at the state office known as the Ombudsman.