Office of the Ombudsman

Philippine Supreme Court budget ruling dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Philippines government and Ombudsman respond to Supreme Court budget ruling

The Philippine Supreme Court ruled that Congress cannot exceed the total appropriations recommended by the president, declaring portions of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 national budgets unconstitutional. The decision specifi

Thailand election ballot marking legality dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Thailand Justice Minister refers election ballot investigation to DSI

Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballots during the February 8 general election was legal. The court found that QR codes on constituency ballots could not be used to identify

Philippine Senate crisis and Duterte impeachment

114 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sara Duterte impeachment trial narrows to unexplained wealth charge

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has narrowed significantly as the prosecution moved to withdraw three of the four impeachment articles. These withdrawn charges included allegations of bribery, misuse

New Zealand digital, AI workforce and policy developments

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: New Zealand Ombudsman issues guidance on AI and information requests

New Zealand is facing structural challenges regarding its digital and AI workforce readiness. A report by Tech New Zealand warns that a shortage of advanced digital talent is becoming a structural issue for the economy.

Philippines Romualdez flood-control investigation

9 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Martin Romualdez to seek bail in ₱7.4B plunder case

Following his arraignment on September 16, where he pleaded not guilty to the P7.44-billion plunder case, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is preparing to challenge his detention. His legal team intends to file a pe