Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla announced that a “fully digital” ombudsman system and a set of institutional reforms will be in place by February next year, outlining his national strategy to reinforce the country’s anti-corruption drive.
Speaking at the 2025 “Sikhay Laban sa Korapsyon” event in Pasig City on December 9, Remulla emphasized the need for digital transformation.
“Corruption thrives where data is weak and paper trails disappear; that is why we are building a fully digital Ombudsman,” he said.
The initiative includes an integrated SALN system, digital forensics, tamper-proof records, AI-supported verification, and secure investigative workflows. Remulla also revealed the creation of an ombudsman marshal, calling it a “long-overdue reform.”
He described the marshal as the office’s “modern enforcement arm,” adding that “These marshals will serve cyberwarrants, secure evidence, enforce orders, protect our investigators, and ensure that no one interferes with the work of justice.”
The ombudsman’s office will also strengthen coordination with government institutions such as the Commission on Elections and the Commission on Audit.
Remulla encouraged public involvement, saying “crowdsourcing is no longer noise, it is now an evidence-gathering tool.”
Appointed as the nation’s seventh ombudsman, Remulla’s term runs until 2032. His office is responsible for acting on graft and corruption complaints involving public officials.