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                    [Summary] => CEBU CITY — Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Primo Miro will be investigated for absolving two Customs officials of any liability in the escape from Customs custody of a ship, which was carrying 20,000 bags of smuggled rice, on Christmas Eve of 2001.


Miro, however, is a member of the Internal Affairs Board of the Office of the Ombudsman that has been tasked to investigate him.


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                    [Title] => Customs official bagsak sa lifestyle check
                    [Summary] => Sinuspinde kahapon ng Office of the Ombudsman ang isang opisyal ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) matapos itong bumagsak sa isinagawang lifestyle check.


Sa 9-pahinang resolusyon, sinuspinde ni Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio sa loob ng anim na buwan na walang tatanggaping suweldo si Flor Aguilar, hepe ng miscellaneous division ng BOC.


Ayon kay Gervacio, patuloy ang isinasagawang imbestigasyon ng Ombudsman laban kay Aguilar para sa pagsasampa ng kasong kriminal at administratibo laban dito.


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                    [Title] => NBI issues subpoenas for Villarama, Lacson, Jimenez
                    [Summary] => The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) subpoenaed yesterday three lawmakers to submit evidence to prove their accusations that Justice Secretary Hernando Perez accepted a $2-million bribe.


This developed as the Office of the Ombudsman recommended a formal investigation on the allegations against Perez.


On the other hand, Malacañang said there is no need to suspend Perez over the bribery charge since no formal complaint has yet been filed. 


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                    [Title] => Palace scouting for Ani’s successor
                    [Summary] => President Arroyo has started scouting for a qualified lawyer to replace beleaguered Ombudsman Aniano Desierto, who retires in August.


Mrs. Arroyo said in the television talk show "Isyu" on ABS-CBN 2 the search has nothing to do with the efforts of some legislators  to have Desierto impeached and removed from office.


"You know Desierto is going to retire this August," she said. "So even if there is impeachment or not, I have to think who’s going to replace him."


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                    [Title] => Impeach moves now targeting Ani’s deputy
                    [Summary] => Ombudsman Aniano Desierto’s tormentor in the House of Representatives trained his guns yesterday on Desierto’s deputy and his "cohorts."


In a statement, Rep. Oscar Moreno (Lakas, Misamis Oriental) said Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio, like his boss, should be "cleansed" from the constitutional office that is supposed to go after corrupt public officials.


"Desierto has transformed the Office of the Ombudsman into his private domain, creating a culture of corruption and an intricate web supporting that culture," he said.


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                    [Title] => ‘Estrada loaned Gatchalian P500 M for casino project’
                    [Summary] => Ousted President Joseph Estrada loaned his friend William Gatchalian P500 million to convert the Gatchalian-owned Davao Insular Hotel into a casino, overall Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio said yesterday.


Gervacio heads the four-member panel from the Ombudsman that has been tasked to investigate the plunder charges filed against Estrada.


However, Gervacio told The STAR yesterday he is not sure if the information is true because he had only heard about it from his golfing  buddies.


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Sa 9-pahinang resolusyon, sinuspinde ni Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio sa loob ng anim na buwan na walang tatanggaping suweldo si Flor Aguilar, hepe ng miscellaneous division ng BOC.


Ayon kay Gervacio, patuloy ang isinasagawang imbestigasyon ng Ombudsman laban kay Aguilar para sa pagsasampa ng kasong kriminal at administratibo laban dito.


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This developed as the Office of the Ombudsman recommended a formal investigation on the allegations against Perez.


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In a statement, Rep. Oscar Moreno (Lakas, Misamis Oriental) said Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio, like his boss, should be "cleansed" from the constitutional office that is supposed to go after corrupt public officials.


"Desierto has transformed the Office of the Ombudsman into his private domain, creating a culture of corruption and an intricate web supporting that culture," he said.


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Gervacio heads the four-member panel from the Ombudsman that has been tasked to investigate the plunder charges filed against Estrada.


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Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas probed

November 16, 2003 - 12:00am

CEBU CITY — Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Primo Miro will be investigated for absolving two Customs officials of any liability in the escape from Customs custody of a ship, which was carrying 20,000 bags...

Nation

Customs official bagsak sa lifestyle check

September 17, 2003 - 12:00am

Sinuspinde kahapon ng Office of the Ombudsman ang isang opisyal ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) matapos itong bumagsak sa isinagawang lifestyle check. Sa 9-pahinang resolusyon, sinuspinde ni Deputy Ombudsman Margarito...

Bansa

NBI issues subpoenas for Villarama, Lacson, Jimenez

By Bebot Sison Jr. | November 22, 2002 - 12:00am

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) subpoenaed yesterday three lawmakers to submit evidence to prove their accusations that Justice Secretary Hernando Perez accepted a $2-million bribe. This developed as...

Headlines

Palace scouting for Ani’s successor

February 9, 2002 - 12:00am

President Arroyo has started scouting for a qualified lawyer to replace beleaguered Ombudsman Aniano Desierto, who retires in August. Mrs. Arroyo said in the television talk show "Isyu" on ABS-CBN 2 the...

Headlines

Impeach moves now targeting Ani’s deputy

By Jess Diaz | February 2, 2002 - 12:00am

Ombudsman Aniano Desierto’s tormentor in the House of Representatives trained his guns yesterday on Desierto’s deputy and his "cohorts." In a statement, Rep. Oscar Moreno (Lakas, Misamis Oriental)...

Headlines

‘Estrada loaned Gatchalian P500 M for casino project’

By Delon Porcalla | March 9, 2001 - 12:00am

Ousted President Joseph Estrada loaned his friend William Gatchalian P500 million to convert the Gatchalian-owned Davao Insular Hotel into a casino, overall Deputy Ombudsman Margarito Gervacio said yesterday. Gervacio...

Headlines