Antique, Feb. 2 -- An Ombudsman satellite office will open in this capital town of Antique in August this year, bringing its services closer to Antiquenos.

"We are bringing the Office of the Ombudsman services closer to the people," said Ombudsman Samuel Martires, who is in the province on Friday for the birthday celebration of Governor Rhodora Cadiao.

Martires said they are just waiting for the completion of the City Mall at San Jose de Buenavista to house their satellite office.

He said the health pandemic stalled their plan to establish satellite offices in every province in the country.

"The satellite office in Antique will be receiving applications for clearances and the filing of complaints against government officials and State...