The Office of the Ombudsman inaugurated its fifth Ombudsman Assistance Center (OAC) today at the City Mall in Tetuan, Zamboanga City. The center is designed to provide responsive and streamlined frontline services, including assisting walk-in clients with the filing of complaints, submitting Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth, and processing of Ombudsman clearances.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Deputy Ombudsman Jose Balmeo, Jr. together with Assistant Ombudsman Rex Sandoval, Director Gay Maggie Violan, consultant Atty. Carlo Bala, Fr. Oscarlito Bisnar, Jr., City Mall representatives Edzel Ned Nohay, Dayanara Gonzales, Engr. Ritzel Angelo Flores and Engr. Alvin John Araneta. They were joined by OMB OAC support personnel: Rajeevah Fathma Saripada and Mike Richelieu Buzmion.
In partnership with DoubleDragon Corporation, this initiative marks a significant step towards improving access to Ombudsman services in the region. Other Ombudsman OAC offices are located at the City Malls in Pasay City, Roxas City, Tuguegarao City and in Patikul, Sulu. ###
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