House panel summons Ombudsman to Sara impeachment hearingJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla responds to senators’ questions regarding the Philippines’ residual obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its withdrawal from the tribunal, during a public hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice has ordered Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to appear at its April 14 hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. The House panel's order covers both, requiring Remulla to testify and produce documents relevant to the impeachment proceedings. Tension between House, OmbudsmanRemulla, however, raised concerns about what he described as the House's lack of cooperation with an Ombudsman subpoena involving a congressional employee. 'Di ako papayag na baliwalain nila ang Office of the Ombudsman," Remulla said.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2026 09:00 UTC