00:00President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints former Justice Secretary Boing Remulia as the new ombudsman.
00:06He will serve until 2032.
00:09Remulia bested six other candidates in the shortlist, including Philippine Competition Commission Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo.
00:15As the new ombudsman, the former DOJ chief wields considerable power.
00:19He will lead the body empowered by the 1987 Constitution to prosecute, suspend, fire, and even file criminal cases against erring government officials.
00:28His appointment comes at a time when the government is in the middle of a crackdown against corruption in flood control projects.
00:35Senator Aimee Marcos filed criminal and administrative complaints against Remulia, and he had to get clearance before he was shortlisted for the position.
00:43Remulia served as Cavite's 7th District Representative before his DOJ appointment. He also served as Cavite Governor.
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