Fulfilling his commitments, new Ombudsman (OMB) Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla issued his “MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 3, Series of 2025” (OMB MEMO), opening to the public—subject to certain procedural guidelines—the sworn statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of all government officials filed with his office. Though his consent is not required by law, President…
As secretary of justice, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla was the President’s alter ego in dispensing justice in accordance with the goals, mission and programs of the appointing authority. He is a major part of the executive team charged with the execution and implementation of the Constitution and the laws especially those involving the delivery of…
Aping the Supreme Court (and other collegiate courts), the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) announced it would keep its proceedings behind closed doors and will not allow livestreaming, TV coverage and/or viewing by the public allegedly “to avoid trial by publicity.” I respectfully disagree. THE SUPREME COURT REVIEWS PRIVATELY THE RECORDS OF APPEALED CASES that were…
To be appreciated are the chairman (retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr.) and the two members (former public works and highways secretary Rogelio Singson and SGV country managing partner Rossana Fajardo) of Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has resigned as special adviser. THOUGH THEIR ROLE IS MERELY TO HELP…
The TRILLION PESO MARCH and other rallies during the last few days denounced the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a mere diversion, a fall guy of sort, and a “palabas.” I would rather give the ICI and its chairman, members and special adviser a chance to live up to the high, very high, expectations…
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