Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Wednesday confirmed that the filing of charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta will proceed despite ongoing protests by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) opposing allegations tied to his campaign donations.

The case is connected to claims that Marcoleta, then a congressman, allegedly received P75 million in campaign donations during the 2025 elections, which is currently under review by the Office of the Ombudsman.

In a report by Tina Nolasco on DZRH's Breatime, Remulla, speaking in an ambush interview during the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy of the Philippines at the GSIS headquarters, stressed that the Ombudsman will not be influenced by public demonstrations or claims of “selective justice.”

“Hindi po selective (justice), there’s no such thing, it’s not selective justice,” Remulla said.

When asked about the premise of the protest being held by INC, Remulla acknowledged the group’s right to free expression but maintained that the allegations being raised were unfounded.

“Freedom of speech nila yan pero it’s a wrong premise, there’s no selective justice when it comes to the Ombudsman,” he added.

Remulla emphasized that the Office of the Ombudsman remains committed to pursuing accountability based on evidence and legal process, regardless of public pressure or political context.

The Ombudsman’s statement comes amid heightened public debate following the INC rally, where supporters raised concerns over alleged uneven application of justice in cases involving public officials.

Authorities have reiterated that the ongoing investigation and any subsequent filing of cases will proceed in accordance with established procedures and evidence evaluation.