Ombudsman seeks own law enforcement power via Senate Bill
Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill to grant the Office of the Ombudsman its own law enforcement service, empowering it to conduct investigations, arrests, and seizures independently. The proposed Ombudsman Marshall Service aims to enhance the body's effectiveness in combating corruption.
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