Lawyers’ group wary of Ombudsman aspirant’s independence

A lawyers’ group has expressed concern over Malacañang’s admission that a former counsel of President Rodrigo Duterte is a front-runner to replace retiring Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales.

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Duterte may appoint a woman as Ombudsman if qualified, says aspirant

President Rodrigo Duterte loves all women and if one is qualified to head an agency or body like the Office of the Ombudsman, he will appointment her, a female aspirant to the post said Wednesday.

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