Philippine Supreme Court: Ombudsman Need Not Wait for COA Findings to Probe Officials
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Ombudsman Need Not Wait for COA Findings to Probe Officials
October 20, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman may investigate officials on its own, even if the Commission on Audit (COA) is conducting a separate investigation involving the same facts and transactions. The Ombudsman does not need to wait . . .
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SC: Ombudsman Need Not Wait for COA Findings to Probe Officials
October 20, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Office of the Ombudsman may investigate officials on its own, even if the Commission on Audit (COA) is conducting a separate investigation involving the same facts and transactions. The Ombudsman does not need to wait . . .