20 Questions
What role does the Ombudsman play in handling complaints?
Investigates any act or omission of a public official, employee, office, or agency
Which article of the 1987 Constitution grants the Ombudsman the power to investigate public officials?
Article XI
What limits the Ombudsman's investigation of impeachable officials?
Section 22 of RA 6770
Who can the Ombudsman investigate and prosecute based on RA 6770?
Public officials and employees excluding Congress members
What is the primary focus of the Ombudsman's prosecutorial powers?
Any act or omission of public officials and employees
What is the main responsibility of the Ombudsman of the Philippines?
Investigating and prosecuting government officials for crimes like graft and corruption
Why is the Office of the Ombudsman considered important in a country according to the Constitution?
To act promptly on complaints against government officials
Which phrase from the Constitution reflects the importance of the Ombudsman's role in protecting the people?
"The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State."
Where did the institution of the ombudsman evolve from historically?
Scandinavian countries
Who is generally credited with initiating the office of the ombudsman according to historical records?
King Charles XII of Sweden
What type of case does the prosecutorial power of the Ombudsman generate?
Criminal case
According to Section 13 (3) of Article XI of the Constitution, what actions can the Ombudsman recommend against public officials?
Suspension
What was the main function of the Citizen’s counselor created by past administrations?
To conduct fact-finding investigations and make recommendations
What distinguishes the constitutional disciplinary authority of the Ombudsman from the statutory disciplinary authority?
Recommendatory vs. executory nature
Which entity has supremacy over the other according to the text: 'the Constitution' or 'RA 6770'?
The Constitution
What was the purpose of enacting Republic Act No. 6770 in 1989?
To delineate the powers and functions of the Office of the Ombudsman
According to the 1987 Constitution, what role was envisioned for the Ombudsman?
A protector of the people who ensures efficient government service
What is required for the Ombudsman to initiate prosecution at the Sandiganbayan?
'Probable cause' finding
What agency was created under the 1973 Constitution to combat corruption?
Office of the Ombudsman
What is the primary responsibility of the Sandiganbayan court established under the 1973 Constitution?
To handle cases involving graft and corrupt practices
Test your knowledge on the role of the Ombudsman in promoting accountability and transparency in government, as well as the mechanisms to ensure accountability. Explore the investigative and prosecutorial powers of the Ombudsman under Section 15 of R.A. No. 6770.
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