Manila, Jan. 19 -- Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday marked his first 100 days as the country's seventh Ombudsman, vowing unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and the swift and impartial administration of justice.

"These first one hundred days set the tone. The work will continue - decisive, impartial, and anchored on the people's trust," Remulla said in a statement.

From the outset of his term, Remulla made clear that the fight against corruption would be pursued without fear or favor.

Guided by the principle that there are "no sacred cows, no exemptions, and no excuses," he directed the Office of the Ombudsman toward decisive institutional reforms and concrete action on long-standing and high-impact cases.

Within his...