What are the basic citizenship and age requirements to be appointed as Ombudsman or Deputy?
To be appointed as Ombudsman or Deputy, a person must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. In addition to citizenship, the candidate must be at least forty years old at the time of their appointment. These stringent baseline requirements ensure that the appointees have sufficient maturity and undivided loyalty to the country. These essential qualifications are stipulated in Article XI, Section 8, 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 8. The Ombudsman and his Deputies shall be natural-born citizens of the Philippines, and at the time of their appointment, at least forty years old…” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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