Ombudsman: 13 respondents in Pharmally case ‘cannot be located’

[Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 12:11 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said that 13 individuals involved in the Pharmally scandal could no longer be located, making it difficult for his office to move forward with the case. “In the case of Pharmally, there are 46 respondents. That’s why it’s taking a