The Office of the Ombudsman launches its own probe into the Chocolate Hills controversy. Ombudsman Samuel Martires says investigators formally started a probe on Monday, March 18.
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00:00 The office of the ombudsman launches its own probe into the Chocolate Hills controversy.
00:05 The office is mandated to fight corruption and abuses within the government.
00:10 Ombudsman Samuel MartÃrez says investigators formally started a probe on Monday, March
00:14 18.
00:15 MartÃrez says he expects the names of protected area management board members will be submitted
00:20 to his office by Tuesday.
00:22 PAMB approved the proposal for the development in the area and issued a resolution that endorsed
00:27 the construction.
00:28 MartÃrez adds the ombudsman is looking to finish its case buildup after the Lenten season.
00:33 Early this month, Captain's Peak Resort, built in the middle of Chocolate Hills in
00:37 Sagbayan, Bohol, went viral.
00:39 MartÃrez also reveals, after the Chocolate Hills, his office will also look into Davos,
00:44 Mt. Apo.
00:44 (upbeat music)