Ombudsman issues preventive suspension against 16 DPWH personnel
Acting Ombudsman Dante F. Vargas has ordered the preventive suspension of 16 personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
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Ombudsman opens assistance center in Calbayog City
In its bid to bring frontline services closer to the Eastern Visayas region, the Office of the Ombudsman inaugurated its sixth Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC)…
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Ombudsman Opens Assistance Center in Zamboanga City
The Office of the Ombudsman inaugurated its fifth Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) today at the City Mall in Tetuan, Zamboanga City.
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OMBUDSMAN MARKS INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY
December 9 marks the commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) and as part of the observance, the Office of the Ombudsman is holding a conference entitled “SIKHAY LABAN SA KORAPSYON (SiLaK): A Development Strategy Towards a Prosperous, Inclusive,…
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Ombudsman Opens Fourth Assistance Center in Tuguegarao City
The Office of the Ombudsman inaugurated its fourth Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) on 28 November 2024 at the City Mall in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. The center is designed to provide responsive and streamlined frontline services, including assisting walk-in clients…
Read moreOmbudsman congratulates 2024 Outstanding Government Workers
Outstanding Government Workers for various categories: Dangal Ng Bayan, Presidential Lingkod Bayan, and the CSC Pagasa were feted for their exemplary moral courage, ethical leadership, and innovative mindsets at the Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace on 18 September 2024. The Office of the Ombudsman co-chairs the Dangal Ng Bayan Committee along with the Civil Service Commission, with the Commission on Audit and Office of the President, as members. This year’s recipients of the Dangal ng Bayan Award are the following: 1. Nursing Attendant II Reymaximiano Q. Aquino of the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) in Baguio City; 2. School Principal II Daryl B. Arguelles of Bagtason Elementary School, Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Antique in Bugasong, Antique; 3. Administrative Aide V (Plumber II) Michael Ike M. Bertulfo of the Office of the Municipal Engineer/Waterworks, Municipal Government of Macrohon in Macrohon, Southern Leyte; 4. Medical Specialist III Jimmy A. Billod of the BGHMC in Baguio City; 5. Administrative Aide III (Utility Worker II) Florentino N. Dela Cruz Jr. of the Baguio City Public Library, City Government of Baguio in Baguio City; 6. Teacher III Donna Lyn M. Geronimo of Camarines Sur National High School, DepEd Schools Division Office of Naga City in Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City; 7. Licensing Officer I Erly Rose L. Guzman of the City Permits and Licensing Office, City Government of Lipa in Lipa City, Batangas; 8. Administrative Aide I Rick O. Habana of Cabcab Central Elementary School, DepEd Schools Division Office of Catanduanes in San Andres, Catanduanes; 9. Master Teacher I Dyecebel A. Pangaldin of DepEd-Alternative Learning System, Schools Division Office of Sarangani in Alabel, Sarangani Province; and 10. Associate Professor IV Shirley M. Siozon of the Eastern Visayas State University in Tacloban City. The Dangal ng Bayan Award is conferred on an individual for the performance of an extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior as outlined in Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. ### Public Information and Media Relations Bureau Email: [email protected]
Read moreOmbudsman welcomes newly-appointed Special Prosecutor
The Office of the Ombudsman welcomed Justice Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo as the newly-appointed Special Prosecutor. Led by Ombudsman Samuel Martires, together with other officials and employees, the office welcomed back Punzalan-Castillo, who started her legal career as an investigator in the Office of the Tanodbayan in 1979, a position she served until 1985 when she was appointed as Prosecutor in the same Office. In 1989, she was promoted as Special Prosecution Officer III in the Office of the Special Prosecutor where, she served for four years. She then joined the Judiciary as Presiding Judge of the Metropolitan Trial Court of Quezon City from 1993 to 1999, and later, as Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City from 1999 to 2004. In 2004, Punzalan-Castillo was appointed Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals and retired as Presiding Justice immediately prior to her appointment as Special Prosecutor. Justice Punzalan-Castillo will serve as the 8th Special Prosecutor and will serve her term until 2031. ### Public Information and Media Relations Bureau Email: [email protected]
Read moreOmbudsman fetes student leaders as integrity champions
The Office of the Ombudsman recognized integrity champions of the youth during its Campus Integrity Crusaders (CIC) Awards Ceremony on 30 August 2024. Spearheaded by Deputy Ombudsman Jose Balmeo, Jr., Assistant Ombudsman Janina Hidalgo and Director Rhodora Fenix-Galicia, the Office awarded seven outstanding school organizations for the successful implementation of its enrolled activities promoting integrity, social responsibility and gender and development. For school year 2023-2024, the following schools were feted as outstanding CICs: Campus Integrity Vanguard, Pinagbuhatan High School (Deped-Pasig) Caybiga Sulong Integridad, Caybiga High School (Deped-Caloocan) Coalesce Movement For Righteousness, Las Piñas National High School (Deped-Las Piñas) Juan Sumulong High School Guardians of Virtue, Juan Sumulong High School (Deped-Quezon City) Kasilag Integrity Crusaders, Lucrecia R. Kasilag Senior High School (Deped- Quezon City) New Villager Integrity Crusaders, Bagong Barrio National High School (Deped-Caloocan) Tondonian’s Campus Integrity Crusaders, Tondo High School (Deped-Manila) The student leaders were accompanied by their respective advisers, principals and other school officials, with Deped Regional Director Jocelyn DR Andaya delivering the inspirational message during the awards ceremony. Campus Integrity Crusaders are non-partisan school-based youth organizations recognized by a secondary or tertiary educational institution and duly accredited by the Office of the Ombudsman. The strategy of accrediting Campus Integrity Crusaders aims to empower the youth in their involvement in corruption prevention initiatives by developing their leadership skills and instilling values of integrity and social responsibility. ### Public Information and Media Relations Bureau Office of the Ombudsman Email: [email protected]
Read moreOmbudsman Assistance Center now open in Pasay City
The Office of the Ombudsman opened its third Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) at the DoubleDragon Plaza in Pasay City on 22 August 2024. Intended to cater to walk-in clients for the filing of complaints and Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth including the processing of Ombudsman clearance, the OAC is designed to provide responsive and streamlined frontline services. Ombudsman Samuel Martires and DoubleDragon President and CEO, Ferdinand Sia led the ribbon-cutting ceremony together with Deputy Ombudsmen Jose Balmeo, Jr., and Dante Vargas. Atty. Carlo Bala also joined the activity. The OAC in Jolo, Sulu and Roxas City were opened during the first quarter of the year while several centers are set to be opened in Tuguegarao City, Dumaguete City, San Jose in Antique and Zamboanga City. ### Public Information and Media Relations Bureau Email: [email protected]
Read moreOffice of the Ombudsman supports PCW’s “Serbisyo Para Kay Juana”
The Office of the Ombudsman joins the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the whole nation in celebrating Women’s Month 2024 through the following key services and activities: OMBUDSMAN CLEARANCE, FREE OF CHARGE: On March 7, the first 100 individual female and male walk-in clients at all Ombudsman Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Offices nationwide will receive One Free Ombudsman Clearance. The offer extends to March 8, for the first 100 individual female walk-in clients at OMBUDSMAN offices nationwide. The FREE CLEARANCE offering is a public service initiative of the Office of the Ombudsman as a nod to the valuable contributions of women to society. For more information, please contact the Public Assistance Bureau-Clearance Unit, OMB-Central. ###
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