How long is the term of office for the Ombudsman and his Deputies, and can they be reappointed?
The Ombudsman and Deputies serve a strict seven-year term and are absolutely disqualified from reappointment.
Are the Ombudsman and his Deputies allowed to run for public office after their term ends?
They are disqualified from running for any public office in the election immediately following the end of their term.
How must the Ombudsman act on complaints against public officials or employees?
The Ombudsman must act promptly on complaints filed in any form and appropriately notify complainants of the results.
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Can the Office of the Ombudsman investigate acts of public officials without a formal complaint from a citizen?
The Ombudsman can investigate any apparently illegal or unjust act of a public official either on complaint or on its own.
What is the maximum judgment or penalty that can be imposed in an impeachment case?
Impeachment judgments are limited strictly to removal from office and permanent disqualification from holding any public office.
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Is an official who has been convicted in an impeachment trial immune from ordinary criminal prosecution?
A convicted official remains fully liable and subject to standard criminal prosecution, trial, and punishment under ordinary law.
Which government branch is responsible for creating the rules on impeachment?
Congress is constitutionally mandated to promulgate its own rules on impeachment to effectively carry out the impeachment process.
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What is the name of the anti-graft court recognized by the Constitution?
The Sandiganbayan is the present anti-graft court mandated to continue functioning and exercising its jurisdiction against corrupt officials.
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What independent office was created by the Constitution to serve as protectors of the people?
The independent Office of the Ombudsman, headed by the Tanodbayan, was created to protect the people from government abuses.
How is the Office of the Ombudsman composed in terms of its deputies?
The Office includes one overall Deputy, regional Deputies for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and a possible military Deputy.
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