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Ombudsman Martires sworn into office
Ombudsman Martires sworn into office
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Published Aug 06, 2018 09:38 AM PHT
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Updated Aug 06, 2018 12:12 PM PHT
MANILA -- Ombudsman Samuel Martires was sworn into office on Monday, starting his 7-year term as the country's chief anti-graft investigator.
MANILA -- Ombudsman Samuel Martires was sworn into office on Monday, starting his 7-year term as the country's chief anti-graft investigator.
Martires replaced former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales. He was former associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Martires replaced former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales. He was former associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Martires should "do what is right," President Rodrigo Duterte said in a July 26 speech. The President also described Martires as "strict" and "bright."
Martires should "do what is right," President Rodrigo Duterte said in a July 26 speech. The President also described Martires as "strict" and "bright."
Malacañang last week dismissed Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang for revealing information about an inquiry into alleged unexplained wealth of Duterte and his family.
Malacañang last week dismissed Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang for revealing information about an inquiry into alleged unexplained wealth of Duterte and his family.
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Carandang has 15 days to appeal his dismissal before the Office of the President. If his plea is rejected, he can elevate the issue before the Court of Appeals, Martires noted at the sidelines of his oath-taking.
Carandang has 15 days to appeal his dismissal before the Office of the President. If his plea is rejected, he can elevate the issue before the Court of Appeals, Martires noted at the sidelines of his oath-taking.
The new ombudsman said he trusts Carandang to do the right thing.
The new ombudsman said he trusts Carandang to do the right thing.
"I don't think he's that hardheaded. I see him as a very reasonable guy. I've known him since I was with the Sandiganbayan. I think Carandang will just follow what the law provides," Martires told reporters.
"I don't think he's that hardheaded. I see him as a very reasonable guy. I've known him since I was with the Sandiganbayan. I think Carandang will just follow what the law provides," Martires told reporters.
Martires was with his wife, Cecilia, when he took his oath before Supreme Court acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio.
Martires was with his wife, Cecilia, when he took his oath before Supreme Court acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio.
TINGNAN: Dating SC Justice Samuel Martires, nanumpa kay Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio bilang bagong Ombudsman. (📸: @SCPh_PIO) | via @dzmmRP45 pic.twitter.com/vim9509o78
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) August 6, 2018
TINGNAN: Dating SC Justice Samuel Martires, nanumpa kay Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio bilang bagong Ombudsman. (📸: @SCPh_PIO) | via @dzmmRP45 pic.twitter.com/vim9509o78
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) August 6, 2018
With a report from Dexter Ganibe, ABS-CBN News
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