Are the Ombudsman and his Deputies allowed to run for public office after their term ends?
The Ombudsman and his Deputies face a temporary prohibition on running for electoral positions after their tenure. Specifically, they shall not be qualified to run for any office in the election immediately succeeding their cessation from office. This rule prevents them from using their powerful investigative office as a platform to launch a political campaign. This election prohibition is explicitly mandated by Article XI, Section 11, 1987 Philippine Constitution. “They shall not be qualified to run for any office in the election immediately succeeding their cessation from office.” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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