Lacson pushes bill strengthening Ombudsman's anti-corruption powers with marshall service
Manila Times1h ago1 newsroom
MANILA, Philippines — To strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman in fulfilling its constitutional mandate to fight corruption, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson has filed a bill creating a law enforcement service that would empower it to effect arrests and detention, searches and seizures in accordance with the law - and said he is prepared to expedite its…