Ombudsman Samuel Martires denied suggestions to investigate Vice President Sara Duterte, stating there are no valid grounds for such an investigation. He also criticized Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres for suggesting the Ombudsman's involvement.
Ombudsman Samuel Martires stated that there are currently no valid grounds to investigate Vice President Sara Duterte , rejecting suggestions that his office could undertake such a probe given the President's stance against impeachment moves. He emphasized that his office has not observed any actions by the Vice President that warrant investigation under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act or the Revised Penal Code.
Martires criticized Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres for suggesting that the Ombudsman has the authority to discipline and investigate officials related to Duterte's remarks. He clarified that the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation should be the ones to investigate Duterte's actions and utterances
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