The Liberal Party (LP) has released a statement following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman, reiterating its firm stance against corruption and misuse of public funds.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 7, the LP underscored that the fight against corruption remains one of its guiding principles—regardless of political affiliations.
“Tuloy ang aming paninindigan: Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap. Ang pera ng taumbayan, napupunta dapat sa taumbayan lamang. At kung may tiwali— anumang kampo o partido— dapat silang managot,” the LP said.
The party also called on Remulla to uphold fairness and ensure that justice does not favor any group or political interest.
“At a time when institutions can be bent to serve partisan ends, it is the Ombudsman’s duty to demonstrate that justice applies to all. Democracy decays when accountability is optional,” the statement added.
The LP emphasized that both the public and the party will closely monitor Remulla’s actions as he assumes his new role.
“We implore Ombudsman Remulla to pursue corruption wherever it hides, and to remember that silence and complicity in the face of wrongdoing will answer, in time, to the judgment of the people,” it said. “Nakabantay ang Liberal Party, kasama ang buong sambayanan, sa mga susunod na kilos ni Ombudsman Remulla.”
President Marcos earlier justified his decision, citing Remulla’s extensive public service record as a legislator, governor, and lawyer, as well as his reforms at the Department of Justice.
“Secretary Remulla has served as the 59th Secretary of Justice since June 2022. Under his leadership, the Department of Justice advanced major reforms to modernize the justice system, decongest prisons, accelerate case resolution, and expand access to legal services. His decades of service as a legislator, governor, and lawyer have earned him broad respect for his integrity and commitment to public service,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.