00:00Malacanang clarified that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has no potential replacements yet in mind for Ombudsman Samuel Martírez, who is expected to leave his position on July 27.
00:11According to Malacanang, an official short list of possible candidates must be submitted first from the Judicial and Bar Council.
00:18However, the palace assured the president has a clear criteria for choosing a new Ombudsman, which includes intelligence, bravery and fairness.
