Warning up against fake Ombudsman’s decisions, resolutions

Director Maria Janina Hidalgo, spokesperson of the Office of the Ombudsman

THE Office of the Ombudsman has warned the public against fake decisions and resolutions being circulated by unscrupulous individuals.

Speaking to reporters, Director Maria Janina Hidalgo, spokesperson of the Ombudsman, said two local officials from Camarines Norte have reported that they have received resolutions from the Office of the Ombudsman supposedly recommending the filing of charges against them.

“The office warns the public of fake decisions or resolutions circulated by unscrupulous individuals. The Office of the Ombudsman recently discovered the existence of fake resolutions received by [local officials] in Camarines Norte,” she said.

Hidalgo said an “in-depth investigation” is now being undertaken on this matter.

In case of doubt, Hidalgo said the public may validate or verify with the Ombudsman the authenticity of any purported resolution or decision.

Asked by a reporter on the motive of the fake resolutions, she said it could be related to the coming elections.

“Well for one, we are aware of the fact that the elections are coming up soon and that is a possibility that we are looking into,” she said.