Practice question
A person argues that without a citizen’s signed complaint the Ombudsman cannot initiate criminal investigation of an apparent illegal public-officer act. Explain the source of own-initiative authority and its limits.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6770: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html Sections 15(1), 17 and 18.
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