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Simeon V. Marcelo | |
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| 3rd Ombudsman of the Philippines | |
| In office October 10, 2002 – December 1, 2005 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Aniano A. Desierto |
| Succeeded by | Merceditas Gutierrez |
| Solicitor General of the Philippines | |
| In office February 16, 2001 – May 13, 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Galvez |
| Succeeded by | Carlos N. Ortega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1953 Philippines  |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines College of Law Ateneo de Manila University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Simeon V. Marcelo (born October 21, 1953) is a Filipino lawyer and was the third Ombudsman of the Philippines. As the Ombudsman, he acted as protector of the people against the illegal and unjust acts of those who are in the public service. He investigated government officials, including members of the police and the military, who were suspected of committing graft and corruption. Notably, he served as the principal private prosecutor in the impeachment case (and as head public prosecutor in the subsequent criminal prosecution for Plunder) of Former President Joseph Estrada, the 13th President of the Republic of the Philippines. After 3 years as Ombudsman, he resigned due to serious health problems. He was then replaced by Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez.
Prior to being the Ombudsman, he was appointed head of the Office of the Solicitor General of the Philippines, representing the Government of the Philippines, its agencies and instrumentalists and its officials and agents in any litigation, proceeding, investigation or matter requiring the services of a lawyer, replacing Justice Ricardo Galvez. Thereafter, Justice Alfredo Benipayo was appointed as his replacement.