MANILA — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to identify those behind an organized campaign spreading false social media reports about his health.

“There’s really an orchestrated campaign. I don’t know for what purpose pero tingin ko (but I think), it’s part of the propaganda machine of some political parties,” Remulla said in a press conference.

“Pinapaimbestigahan ko yan. kasi we’ve reached the limit of cyberlibel already. Kaya tignan natin kung saan pupunta,” (I want it investigated because we’ve reached the limit of cyberlibel already. Let’s see where it goes), he added.

Contrary to claims circulating online that he had been hospitalized, Remulla said he is healthy and capable of performing his duties as Ombudsman.

“I work out every day. I sleep early, I wake up early,” he said.

“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. Wala tayong magagawa naghahanap sila ng iistoryahin (There’s nothing we can do, they’re looking for something to talk about). I came out of my radio program last Saturday, but Sunday, meron na naman, tuloy na naman. Kaya makikita mo iyong bad faith (there were [news] again. So, you see the bad faith).”

Remulla previously served as secretary of the Department of Justice before his appointment as Ombudsman by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in October 2025.