Ombudsman's P1.66-B Staffing Request Under Senate Scrutiny Amid High Vacancy Rate
The Office of the Ombudsman's P1.66-billion request to fill 1,247 vacant positions faced Senate scrutiny. Lawmakers questioned the agency's capacity to absorb the funds, citing a 51% vacancy rate and concerns about its ability to effectively utilize the proposed budget.
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