Imee vows to block Remulla's ombudsman bid

Since lawmakers have failed in their bid to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. Imee Marcos said "political forces" have adopted a new strategy: securing the Office of the Ombudsman to disqualify or put Duterte in jail before the 2028 presidential race.

- By NEIL JAYSON SERVALLOS

At a press briefing yesterday, Marcos said the nomination of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla for the ombudsman's post is being maneuvered as part of what she called "Plan C" following the "collapse of a people's initiative to amend the Constitution and the impeachment attempt against Duterte."

"It's the new phase in the effort to get rid of VP Sara before 2028," Marcos said. "Plunder will be the name of the game, no bail and imprisonment until 2028."

She alleged that Remulla is being eyed for the ombudsman's post despite having pending administrative and criminal complaints.

Marcos vowed to oppose Remulla's nomination before the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), saying appointing him as ombudsman would weaponize the office against Duterte and her allies.