Romualdez Seeks Ombudsman Disqualification Over Bias Claims

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has accused Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla of bias and is seeking to disqualify the Ombudsman from investigating him. Romualdez claims the Ombudsman's probe is tainted by prejudice.

24 Apr, 03:24 — 24 Apr, 10:41

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it involves a high-ranking government official attempting to halt an investigation by a key anti-corruption body. The outcome could set a precedent for how public officials interact with accountability mechanisms and potentially impact public trust in institutions.

Key entitiesFerdinand Martin Romualdez Office of the Ombudsman Remulla

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Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is seeking to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman
The disqualification bid is related to an ongoing corruption probe against Romualdez
Romualdez's office confirmed the filing of the disqualification request

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Romualdez's lawyers claim the Ombudsman's office has already determined their client guilty of plunder.

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Romualdez previously accused Remulla of bias.

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Romualdez's office said on Friday that he sought to disqualify the Ombudsman.

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RapplerMostly Factual1h ago

Romualdez accuses Remulla of bias, seeks to block Ombudsman from probing him

Romualdez's lawyers say the Ombudsman's office has already determined their client guilty of plunder even though it has not concluded its investigation

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Romualdez seeks Ombudsman disqualification from probe over bias claims

MANILA, Philippines – Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sought to disqualify the Office of the Ombudsman from investigating him over alleged corruption, his office said on Friday, as he previously urged the anti‑graft body not to single him out in its probe into the flood control controversy. Romualdez’s lawyers argued in a four-page letter submitted

By mareyes

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First report: Rappler · 24 Apr, 03:24|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Rappler24 Apr, 03:24First to report

Romualdez accuses Remulla of bias, seeks to block Ombudsman from probing him

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inquirer24 Apr, 10:41Latest update

Romualdez seeks Ombudsman disqualification from probe over bias claims

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Initial Report2026-04-24T03:24:09.000Z

Rappler first reported on Romualdez's move to disqualify the Ombudsman, including claims of pre-determination of guilt.

Confirmation and Additional Detail2026-04-24T10:41:42.000Z

Inquirer followed up, confirming Romualdez's request to disqualify the Ombudsman from the corruption probe.

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Romualdez accuses Remulla of bias, seeks to block Ombudsman from probing him

Romualdez seeks Ombudsman disqualification from probe over bias claims

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Romualdez accuses Remulla of bias, seeks to block Ombudsman from probing him

Romualdez seeks Ombudsman disqualification from probe over bias claims

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