Manila, Oct. 27 -- The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Monday clarified that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is healthy and physically fit to perform his duties.

In a statement, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said recent revelations made by Remulla in a television news forum was meant to disclose past health issues.

Remulla has revealed that he was diagnosed with leukemia after undergoing a quintuple bypass heart surgery in 2023, but has since recovered.

"Upang linawin ang ilang pahayag na inilabas nang wala sa konteksto: Ang Ombudsman ay nasa mabuting kalusugan at patuloy na ginagampanan ang kanyang tungkulin nang buong sigla at dedikasyon. Ang Ombudsman ay malaya na sa kanser at malaya na sa loob ng isa't kalahating taon. Siya rin...