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레일라 드 리마 하원 소수당 선임 부대표 겸 ML 정당명부제 의원은 선거관리위원회(Comelec)가 로단테 마르콜레타 상원의원의 기부금 및 지출 명세서(SOCE) 사건을 국가수사국(NBI)과 옴부즈맨실로 이첩했어야 했다고 밝혔다. 그녀는 선관위가 공직선거법 제109조 위반 혐의에 대해 공화국법 7166호에 따라 비범죄화되었다는 이유로 그에게 면죄부를 주었다고 지적했다. 그럼에도 그녀는 위증 및 부정부패 혐의가 적용될 수 있다고 주장했다.
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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.