Manila, Oct. 8 -- Malacanang on Wednesday said incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is expected to uphold transparency and ensure that government officials found guilty of wrongdoing are held accountable.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized that Remulla's appointment comes with the responsibility to serve the entire nation, and not any particular group or interest.

"Unang-una, nadinig po natin si Secretary Boying Remulla na ang pagiging at pagkatalaga sa kanya bilang Ombudsman ay nararapat na magkaroon ng transparency, at managot ang dapat na managot kung mayroon man dapat na managot (First of all, we heard Secretary Boying Remulla say that his appointment as Ombudsman must come with transparency, and ...