Manila, Oct. 7 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as the new Ombudsman, Malacanang announced on Tuesday.

Remulla, as the new Ombudsman, is expected to "uphold transparency, strengthen anti-corruption measures, and ensure that justice is administered fairly and efficiently," according to a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

"President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirms that transparency, fairness and the rule of law will remain the guiding principles of this administration's pursuit of a Bagong Pilipinas that truly serves the Filipino people," the PCO said.

"His (Remulla) decades of service as a legislator, governor, and lawyer have earned him broad ...