Practice question
The Ombudsman issues one joint resolution addressing both administrative charges and criminal probable cause. A party argues that consolidation makes the same judicial remedy and forum mandatory for both aspects. Is that correct?
- No; consolidation does not erase the distinct review routes for the administrative and criminal aspects.
- Yes; a single cover page controls jurisdiction.
- Yes; every aspect must be appealed under Rule 43.
- Yes; every aspect becomes an ordinary criminal appeal.
- Yes; the party may select any forum for the whole resolution.
Legal references
- Piccio v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. E-00224, April 28, 2026, https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/70531
- Zamora v. Bautista, G.R. Nos. 272888 and 273014, August 13, 2025, judicial-remedies discussion, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/aug2025/gr_272888_2025.html
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