Understanding the Role of the Ombudsman

Which article in the 1987 Constitution states that public office is a public trust?

• Article 2, Section 27

• Article 11, Section 1

• Article 3, Section 5

• Article 4, Section 10

Which of the following is NOT a role of the Office of the Ombudsman?

• Regulator of private businesses

• Mobilizer of public services

• Dispenser of justice

• Protector of the People

What does the Ombudsman have the authority to investigate?

• Only cases involving the President

• Any act or omission of public officers

• Only civil cases

• Only criminal cases

Who is the current Ombudsman of the Republic of the Philippines?

• Conchita Carpio-Morales

• Samuel Martires

• Jose Calida

• Andres Bautista

What does the Ombudsman have the power to do in cases of conspiracy between an employee of the government and a private person?

• Only investigate government officials

• Only prosecute government officials

• Dismiss all charges

• Include private persons in the investigation

What is the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor?

• To investigate private companies

• To oversee the Ombudsman

• To prosecute cases before regular courts

• To manage public relations

What is the purpose of preventive suspension?

• To provide a final judgment

• To prevent further misconduct during an investigation

• To punish an official

• To exonerate the official

What is required for a verified written complaint?

• A Certificate of Non-Forum Shopping

• A witness statement

• A public announcement

• A government approval

RA 6770 or "The Ombudsman Act of 1989" allows the Ombudsman to investigate only national government officials.

• True

• False

Decisions of the Ombudsman imposing a penalty of reprimand or suspension for less than 30 days are final, executory, and unappealable.

• True

• False