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 new designation of the existing Tanodbayan under the 1987 Constitution?
The pre-existing Tanodbayan is now known as the Office of the Special Prosecutor, operating alongside the Ombudsman.
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What are the basic citizenship and age requirements to be appointed as Ombudsman or Deputy?
The Ombudsman and Deputies must be natural-born Filipino citizens and at least forty years old at the time of appointment.
What professional qualifications and experience are required to become the Ombudsman?
The Ombudsman must be a Bar member of recognized probity with at least ten years of legal practice or judicial experience.
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Who appoints the Ombudsman and his Deputies, and how are the nominees selected?
The President appoints the Ombudsman and Deputies from a list of nominees prepared by the Judicial and Bar Council.
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Does the appointment of the Ombudsman or his Deputies require confirmation by the Commission on Appointments?
Appointments to the Office of the Ombudsman require no congressional confirmation, and vacancies must be filled within three months.
What rank and salary are granted to the Ombudsman and his Deputies?
The Ombudsman and Deputies hold the rank and salary of Constitutional Commission Chairmen and Members, which cannot be decreased.
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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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