The Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) had served 12,879 persons, most of them walk-in clients, as of Nov. 30 compared to only 2,815 clients for the whole year of 2023.
“Top three of the list are walk-in clients with 7632, notarization services with 4184, followed by clients served by way of indorsements/referrals with 2619,” the DOJAC said in a statement.
DOJAC, which was established on Feb. 28, 1985, is a frontline service of the DOJ that provides legal advice, referral and mediation services to the public.
“Public service is the cornerstone of every State where the absence of which makes the latter cease to exist,” said Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla.
Since the DOJ is an agency mandated to uphold the rule of law, Remulla stated “it is our duty to rise up in every occasion by ensuring access to justice for all and delivering our functions with excellence.”
“Denying access to justice is denying people’s dignity,” he pointed out.