Ombudsman vows to pin down those who ‘gamed’ budget after SC decision

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Monday said he will order the anti-graft body to form a study group in a bid to pin down those who “gamed” the budget in the past few years. Remulla made this remark as the Supreme Court declared “unconstitutional” certain provisions of the 2024 and 2025

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