Senate Bill Proposes Arrest, Seizure Powers for Ombudsman
A bill filed in the Philippine Senate seeks to empower the Office of the Ombudsman with arrest, detention, search, and seizure powers to bolster its anti-corruption investigations. The proposed legislation would establish an Ombudsman Marshal Service, enhancing the agency's capacity to enforce its mandate.
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