MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. designated Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Dante Vargas as acting Ombudsman, Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday., This news data comes from:http://pr.gyglfs.com
"Confirmed," was Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro's reply in a text message to reporters.
Vargas was appointed to the Office of the Ombudsman by former president Rodrigo Duterte in March 2022.
He will take over special prosecutor Mariflor Punzalan-Castillo who has been sitting as officer-in-charge of the anti-graft court since late July after Samuel Martires completed his mandated seven-year term.
Marcos names acting Ombudsman
Vargas shall oversee affairs at the agency until Marcos names a permanent Ombudsman.
Marcos names acting Ombudsman
- 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water — UN
- NBI slaps Alice Guo, 35 Others with new graft, misconduct cases
- Gaps in healthcare services remain - study
- Prince Harry visits late queen’s grave, stirs King Charles meeting speculation
- Court rules on subdivision open spaces, road lots
- Israel launches new spy satellite in 'message' to enemies
- Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
- 40% of Filipinos are now obese, says Health expert
- Isko Moreno files charges against contractor over illegal demolition of sports complex in Manila
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
