Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has been included in the shortlist of candidates being considered as Ombudsman.
‘Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 9 of the Constitution, the Judicial and Bar Council has the honor to submit the following nominations for the position of Ombudsman,’ read the letter dated Oct. 6, 2025, addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Aside from Remulla, there are six other names, out of the 17 candidates, that are included in the shortlist.
Also included in the shortlist are the following:
former Commission on Audit (CoA) Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo
retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Stephen C. Cruz
Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan
Deputy Executive Secretary Anna Liza G. Logan
retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario V.Lopez
Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Michael Frederick L. Musngi
The list is already with the president.
An ombudsman is tasked with investigating and prosecuting government officials accused of graft and corruption.
The position became vacant after the term of former Ombudsman Samuel Martires ended last July 27, 2025.
The JBC, a constitutional body tasked with screening nominees for the judiciary and top Ombudsman posts.