Ombudsman can probe, prosecute, and even fireplace authorities officers and staff discovered to have violated legal guidelines
MANILA, Philippines – Talking of way of life checks, there’s a authorities physique mandated to do them: the Workplace of the Ombudsman.
Ombudsman is a constitutional physique created by way of the 1987 Structure, the very best regulation of the land. It has each anti-criminality and administrative mandates.
It will probably probe and prosecute authorities officers and staff allegedly concerned in corruption or associated offenses. With sufficient proof, the Ombudsman could file graft and corruption instances with the anti-graft courtroom Sandiganbayan.
Below its administrative capabilities, the physique could droop and even fireplace erring authorities officers discovered responsible of administration offenses.
However with corruption allegations left and proper, what occurred? The place’s the Ombudsman?
Justice reporter Jairo Bolledo explains the ability and capabilities of Ombudsman on this episode of Rappler’s vertical collection, Order within the Court docket. – Rappler.com
Reporter, author, producer, video editor: Jairo Bolledo
Supervising editor: Miriam Grace Go
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