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From the Presidential Spokesperson – On the Ombudsman case against former Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte



The Office of the Ombudsman has the power to investigate on its own and initiate proper action against public officers.

We see this as part of the Ombudsman’s constitutional mandate to ensure public accountability.

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