The Ombudsman is expected to investigate corruption cases, including a malversation case where bail was granted.

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ombudsman Francis Escudero

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Ombudsman begins an investigation into alleged plunder involving Francis Escudero. All 1 developments

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ombudsman
official representing the interests of the public
- Calls were made to the Ombudsman and Parliament to investigate prison conditions and urge the President to grant special allowances to prison staff.Mon 11:24
- Ombudsman investigating flood control controversy.Sun 23:00
Francis Escudero
Filipino politician and lawyer
- Senate impeachment court hearings are underway regarding the alleged misuse of Department of Education funds in Davao City.Thu 06:28
- Cayetano led the minority bloc, while the Villar family faced an investigation into water services. Separately, Tulfo's appeal successfully reversed Escudero's ruling.Wed 19:17

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Ombudsman oversees investigation into corruption charges against Manuel Bonoan and Jinggoy Estrada for pocketed funds.Jun 29
Probing alleged corruption in the tenure of Manuel Bonoan and Martin Romualdez, who face charges regarding graft and kickbacks.Jun 30
The ombudsman is investigating Elizaldy “Zaldy” S. Co regarding a plunder case, and separately investigating Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez over corruption charges.Aug 18
The Ombudsman filed a case against Martin Romualdez.Sep 6
The ombudsman is seeking the Chief Justice's intervention regarding a malversation case concerning a flood control project in Bulacan.Aug 1

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Aug 2sunstar.com.ph