Ombudsman dismisses former Senate sergeant-at-arms Aplasca

WorldPolitics
4 Jul 2026 • 11:55 AM MYT
The Manila Times
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Ombudsman dismisses former Senate sergeant-at-arms Aplasca

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed former Acting Senate Sergeant-at-arms Ma'O Aplasca, according to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

Remulla revealed the dismissal order in his dzRH program on Saturday.

"Noong Monday, pinirmahan ko na yung (Last Monday, I signed the) dismissal order ni (of) Aplasca from the service," Remulla said.

He added that he would release the details of the decision in the coming days.

Aplasca was suspended by the Ombudsman over his actions at the Senate stand-off last May 13.

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