Ombudsman Urges SC to Revisit Plunder Doctrine, Citing Difficulty in Catching 'Biggest Syndicates'
The Philippine Ombudsman has urged the Supreme Court to revisit the 2016 plunder doctrine, arguing it makes apprehending 'the biggest syndicates' exceedingly difficult. The call was made during the Ombudsman's first annual report.
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