Merceditas Gutierrez
Arroyo allies: PNoy wants a friendly Ombudsman
MANILA, Philippines - There could be a more sinister reason as to why the Aquino administration had sought for the removal of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.
'Merci's hand all over Garcia plea deal'
Resigned Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez must be held accountable for the plea bargaining agreement between her office and former military comptroller Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia, Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Rodolfo Farinas said Tuesday.
House yet to decide on Ombudsman's articles of impeachment
MANILA, Philippines - Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas, House justice committee senior vice-chair, wants his colleagues to discuss what to do with the articles of impeachment filed at the Senate against former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez.
Merci casts shadow over plea deal outcome
MANILA, Philippines - Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrrez may no longer be in office, but she casts a long shadow on the institution she left behind.
Senate archives impeach complaint vs Merci
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - The Senate has formally archived the articles of impeachment against former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, as senators vowed to focus on urgent legislative matters with only 12 working days left before session adjourns again.
Merci faces criminal raps over fertilizer scam
MANILA, Philippines - Former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez is facing criminal charges before the Department of Justice for inaction and delays in filing cases in connection with the P728 million fertilizer fund scam.
Palace wishes Merci well
Malacañang is wishing Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez well as she leaves her office today. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda thanked Gutierrez for “sparing the country from a protracted impeachment trial.” “We wish the Ombudsman good fortune in her private life,” he said.
Gibo says no to Ombudsman position
Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said he could not consider for now returning to government service, even as Ombudsman. Teodoro thanked Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago who recommended him for the position that will be vacated by Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez starting May 6.