Ombudsman rejects DOJ recommendation on Villanueva’s flood mess case

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has rejected the recommendation of the Department of Justice in the flood control-related case against Sen.

Joel Villanueva.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday said they found the DOJ case buildup “lacking” so the antigraft body will conduct its own preliminary investigation.

“We did not accept the ...