Practice question
What did the January 28, 2014 Gonzales III decision hold concerning presidential disciplinary jurisdiction over a Deputy Ombudsman under Section 8(2) of RA 6770?
- It upheld the provision as to Deputy Ombudsmen without qualification
- It required every Deputy Ombudsman to serve at presidential pleasure
- It invalidated that jurisdiction as inconsistent with the Ombudsman's constitutional independence
- It placed Deputy Ombudsmen under the Cabinet's unrestricted control
- It made Deputy Ombudsmen immune from all administrative accountability
Legal references
- Gonzales III v. Office of the President, G.R. Nos. 196231 and 196232, January 28, 2014, main decision on reconsideration, Deputy Ombudsman disciplinary independence: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2014/jan2014/gr_196231_2014.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article XI, Section 5, independent Office of the Ombudsman: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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