With members of the House of Representatives Justice committee voting that there are sufficient grounds in the two impeachment complaints filed against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, Malacañang is now seriously looking for a new Tanodbayan who will help in the anti-corruption efforts of the Aquino administration.
Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the country needs a new Ombudsman who will be swift enough to resolve cases filed before the office.
Valte also said that President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III does not need to pressure his allies in Congress to push for the impeachment proceedings since there is a strong clamor from the public for the impeachment of Gutierrez.
Although the Supreme Court has yet to make a final a decision on Gutierrez’s motion for reconsideration, it gave the House justice committee the green light to proceed with hearing the case.
