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2007-01-22 |
AZCUNA, J. |
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| The reason for its creation "and for the grant to it of broad investigative authority, is to insulate said office from the long tentacles of officialdom that are able to penetrate judges' and fiscals' offices, and others involved in the prosecution of erring public officials, and through the exertion of official pressure and influence, quash, delay, or dismiss investigations into malfeasances and misfeasances committed by public officers."[8] Consequently, the Ombudsman "investigates or inquires into the facts concerning the commission of the crime with the end in view of determining"[9] whether the information may be prepared. If the Ombudsman finds a prima facie case against the person, "the corresponding information or informations can be filed with the Sandiganbayan."[10] | |||||