Ombudsman defends proposed P51-million confidential funds

MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday defended his agency’s proposed P51.4-million confidential funds for 2027, saying the office is now “more aggressive” in its investigations. “I think we’re more aggressive in pursuing investigations, Your Honor, and purchasing information and other things needed that requires confidential funds to be utilized,” Remulla responded when