The Office of the Ombudsman has started its investigation of alleged corruption in connection with the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

“I have just created a panel to conduct fact-finding investigation...’pag may nakitang ebidensya (if there is evidence) then we will be forced to file a case against those officials involved,” Ombudsman Samuel Martires said in an interview on Monday.

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