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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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 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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