Remulla says he did not order Marcoleta probe amid INC rally
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified that he did not personally order the investigation into Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding a plunder complaint. The statement comes amidst a large protest by the Iglesia Ni Cristo sect in support of the senator.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions between political accountability and the influence of religious groups in Philippine governance.
MANILA, Philippines - Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said that he did not order the investigation against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta over a P75 million donation in his senatorial campaign last year, which led to a plunder complaint.
The article reports on the Ombudsman's defense of his office's independence while acknowledging the political context of the protests.
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