Ombudsman issues summons on Cabral’s computer and devicesMANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman said that it has issued a summons for the devices of the late Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral. In a statement on Monday, December 22, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said that the Ombudsman has issued a "subpoena duces tecum" requiring "the immediate production of all computer and electronic devices" previously issued to Cabral. A subpoena duces tecum is also a summons, but the person is ordered to bring specific items relevant to the case. When asked what the Ombudsman's next steps will be if the data from the devices is found to be altered, Clavano said: "Subject the gadgets to further forensics to dig for the deleted and altered information." Cabral was found unconscious on December 19 along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, shortly after parting ways with her driver.

Source: Philippine Star December 22, 2025 10:13 UTC