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Article Xl

ACCOUNTABILITY OF
PUBLIC OFFICER
Presented by: Diane L.
Esquilador
Section 1: Public Trust
Public office is a public trust. Public
officials and employees are
accountable to the people and must
act with responsibility, integrity,
loyalty, efficiency, patriotism,
justice, and modesty.
Section 2: Grounds for
Impeachment
This section outlines the grounds for
impeachment for the President, Vice-President,
Supreme Court Justices, Constitutional
Commission members, and the Ombudsman.
These include culpable violation of the
Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and
corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of
public trust. Other public officials and employees
Section 3: Impeachment
Process
This section details the impeachment process. The House of
Representatives initiates impeachment cases. A verified complaint
can be filed by a House member or a citizen with a resolution or
endorsement. The House Committee investigates and submits a
report to the House. A one-third vote in the House is needed to
proceed with impeachment. If at least one-third of the House files
the complaint, it automatically constitutes the Articles of
Impeachment. Impeachment proceedings against the same official
cannot be initiated more than once a year.
Section 4: Anti-Graft
Court
The existing anti-graft court
(Sandiganbayan) will continue to
function and exercise its jurisdiction
as defined by current or future laws.
Section 5: Office of the
Ombudsman
An independent Office of the
Ombudsman is established,
comprising the Ombudsman and at
least one Deputy each for Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao. A separate
Deputy for the military establishment
Section 6: Ombudsman
Staff
Ombudsman staff (excluding
Deputies) are appointed by the
Ombudsman according to Civil
Service Law..
Section 7: Office of the
Special Prosecutor
The existing Tanodbayan (Office of
the Special Prosecutor) is renamed
the Office of the Special Prosecutor
and continues its functions, except for
powers transferred to the newly
created Office of the Ombudsman.
Section 8: Qualifications of
the Ombudsman and
Deputies
The Ombudsman and Deputies must
be natural-born Filipino citizens, at
least 40 years old, members of the
Philippine Bar, and have at least ten
years' experience as a judge or in the
practice of law. They cannot have
Section 9: Appointment of
the Ombudsman and
Deputies
The President appoints the
Ombudsman and Deputies from a list
of at least six nominees prepared by
the Judicial and Bar Council.
Subsequent vacancies are filled from
a list of three nominees. No Senate
Section 10: Rank and
Salary
The Ombudsman and Deputies have
the rank of Chairman and Members of
Constitutional Commissions and
receive the same salary, which
cannot be decreased during their
term.
Section 11: Term of
Office
The Ombudsman and Deputies serve
seven-year terms without
reappointment and cannot run for
office immediately after their term
ends.
Section 12: Roles and
Responsibilities of an
Ombudsman and their office.
the Ombudsman's duty to
promptly address complaints
against government officials and
employees, including government-
owned corporations.
Section 13 details eight key
powers, functions, and duties
of the Office of the
These include: investigating
Ombudsman. complaints or initiating
investigations independently; directing action against
public officials or employees found at fault; obtaining
necessary documents and information from government
agencies; publicizing findings; determining causes of
inefficiency, fraud, and corruption; making
recommendations for improvement; and promulgating rules
of procedure. The Ombudsman's authority extends to any
Section 14: Fiscal Autonomy
of the Ombudsman's Office
This section grants the Office of the
Ombudsman fiscal autonomy, meaning it
has independent control over its budget.
Its approved annual budget is
automatically and regularly released.
Section 15: Recovery of
Unlawfully Acquired Properties
The State retains the right to recover any
property unlawfully acquired by public
officials or employees, regardless of how
long ago the acquisition occurred
(prescription, laches, or estoppel are
legal doctrines that might otherwise bar
Section 16: Restrictions on
Financial Accommodations
Government-owned or controlled banks and
financial institutions are prohibited from granting
loans, guarantees, or other financial
accommodations to high-ranking government
officials (President, Vice-President, Cabinet
members, Congress, Supreme Court justices,
Constitutional Commissions, and the
Section 17: Declaration of
Assets, Liabilities, and Net
Worth
Public officers and employees must
submit sworn declarations of their
assets, liabilities, and net worth upon
assuming office and as often as required
by law. This information is publicly
disclosed for high-ranking officials.
Section 18: Allegiance
and Citizenship
Public officers and employees owe
allegiance to the State and its
Constitution. Any official who seeks to
change citizenship or become an
immigrant of another country during
their tenure will face legal
Thank You

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