监察专员
众议院资深少数党领袖兼ML党团众议员Leila de Lima表示，选举委员会（Comelec）应将参议员Rodante Marcoleta的捐款和支出声明（SOCE）案件移交给国家调查局（NBI）和监察专员公署处理。她指出，选举委员会之所以赦免他，是因为《综合选举法》第109条规定的相关罪行已根据第7166号共和国法案被非刑事化。不过，她表示该案仍可能涉及伪证和贪污指控。
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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.