Ombudsman presses Supreme Court to act on complaint vs CA justices

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is urging the Supreme Court to act on an administrative complaint filed last year against seven Court of Appeals justices, noting no apparent action has been taken on the case. The complaint, filed by former Ombudsman Samuel Martires, accuses the justices of gross ignorance of the law and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service over their rulings against the ombudsman's preventive suspension orders on Antique officials. Remulla cited findings that the justices issued a temporary restraining order based on photocopies rather than certified true copies. Remulla's call follows the Supreme Court's statement that it cannot act on broad allegations without formal complaints and evidence. He maintains the ombudsman has factual findings showing the appellate court reversed its dismissals, raising questions about the judiciary's credibility.