THE Ombudsman has dismissed complaints filed against Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla related to the potential arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Remulla and Senator Imee Marcos, who initially recommended the charges, both confirmed the dismissal.
The Justice Secretary is reportedly a candidate for the position of Ombudsman.
Senator Marcos, however, has filed a motion for reconsideration, arguing that Remulla still has a pending case before the Office of the Ombudsman.
Marcos submitted a chairman’s report to the Ombudsman in May, alleging that the inquiry into Duterte’s potential arrest and transfer to The Hague “uncovered acts by high-ranking government officials which very likely constitute criminal and administrative offenses.”
Marcos insists her motion was filed within the prescribed five-day period and that any Ombudsman clearance issued to Remulla would be “untruthful.”
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