This isn’t just another political rumor. This is a bombshell.

A tectonic shift is reportedly underway in the nation’s capital, a move so audacious and so potentially explosive that it threatens to shatter the fragile peace and ignite an all-out political war. The whispers have turned into roars, and the name at the center of this firestorm is Justice Secretary Boying Remulla.

The bombshell allegation that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment is this: Remulla, one of the president’s most powerful and trusted allies, is allegedly being fast-tracked to become the new Ombudsman.

For the uninitiated, the Ombudsman isn’t just another government post. It is, quite possibly, the most feared position in the entire bureaucracy. This is the “Tanod-bayan,” the People’s Guardian. It is the only office with the sweeping, unilateral power to investigate and prosecute any public official—from the lowest clerk to the highest-ranking leaders—for impropriety and abuse of power. It is the ultimate check and balance.

And now, the speculation is that President Bongbong Marcos (PBBM) is about to hand the keys to this fortress to his own Justice Secretary. The move is being called “ang huling alas”—the President’s last ace.

Why? The alleged mission is simple: to “clean up the government.” But in the cutthroat world of politics, “cleaning up” means one thing to one side and something far more terrifying to another.

The appointment is far from a done deal, and it has already drawn heavy fire from the most unexpected of places. In a stunning twist, the president’s own sister, Senator Imee Marcos, has allegedly voiced her strong opposition. Reports claim she called the move a “sapilitang pagtatalaga,” a “forced appointment,” publicly questioning if Remulla is “karapat-dapat” or “worthy” of the post.

The controversy runs deep. Critics are loudly pointing out that Remulla allegedly still has a pending case, a massive disqualifier for a role that demands unimpeachable integrity. Furthermore, the Supreme Court itself has reportedly stepped in to douse the flames, stating that no official “shortlist” for the position has even been submitted to the President.

So why the mad dash? Why this man, and why now?

This is where the “bombshell” truly detonates. Insiders and observers are connecting the dots, and the picture they paint is one of high-stakes political chess. If Remulla—the man who, as Justice Secretary, already has access to a universe of sensitive cases—takes command of the Ombudsman’s office, he would become a “one-man clean-up machine.”

The fear gripping his opponents is not just about the future; it’s about the past. The prevailing theory is that this appointment is a strategic move to do one thing: reopen the tombs.

Whispers allege that this move is aimed directly at “mga kasong akala ng ilan tapos na”—cases that some powerful people thought were buried and forgotten. The vlogger’s analysis explicitly points to the “Duterte camp” as being vehemently opposed to Remulla’s appointment. Why? Because the speculation is that old, sensitive files involving high-profile figures, including allegedly Vice President Sara Duterte and other former officials, could be brought back into the light.

This move would instantly transform the Ombudsman’s office from a sleepy watchdog into a political weapon of immense power. It would be a clear and present danger to the president’s political rivals, who now find themselves in a desperate scramble to stop the appointment.

This is the President’s alleged master stroke. Knowing he would be “papatikusin” (swarmed) by critics, he is pushing forward with a plan that serves two purposes. First, it projects the image of a leader serious about fighting systemic issues, a move designed to “ibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa hustisya” (restore the people’s trust in justice).

But the price for this move, as the video notes, is “gyera sa loob ng gobyerno mismo”—a war inside the government itself.

The battle lines are drawn. On one side, you have critics and political rivals screaming that this is an illegal, unethical power grab. They are demanding transparency, adherence to the Judicial Bar and Council (JBC) process, and the disqualification of Remulla over his pending cases. They see this as a dark day, a move to install a loyalist who will protect allies and hunt opponents.

On the other side, supporters see this as the “last ace” it’s being called. They see it as a necessary, if controversial, move to finally drain the swamp, a “strategic move” to show that no one is above the law. They argue that the only people who should fear a strong Ombudsman are those with something to hide.

The entire nation is now caught in the middle, watching to see if this is a genuine move toward accountability or the biggest “backfire” of the entire administration. Is Boying Remulla the man who will finally hold the powerful to account? Or is he the man who will consolidate that power for just one side?

One thing is certain: this isn’t just a game. The huling baraha—the final card—is about to be played. And when it lands, it won’t just change the game; it will flip the entire table.