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Feb 17, 1997 ombudsman criminal-law preliminary-investigation prosecution ra-6770 constitutional-law

Ombudsman's Power to Prosecute: Understanding Its Limits and Scope in the Philippines

The Supreme Court upholds the Ombudsman's power to investigate and prosecute public officials under R.A. 6770, clarifying constitutional limits.

Feb 13, 1997 speedy disposition ombudsman due process mandamus administrative law constitutional rights

Justice Delayed: The Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases in the Philippines

The Supreme Court rules that a six-year delay by the Ombudsman violates the constitutional right to speedy disposition of cases, citing Angchangco.

Dec 24, 1996 ombudsman judicial independence administrative law supreme court judges anti-graft

When Can the Ombudsman Investigate Judges? The Dolalas Rule on Judicial Independence

The Supreme Court clarifies the boundary between Ombudsman authority and judicial independence in investigating judges for delay.