Department of Justice Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz, who was linked to the flood control anomalies, has resigned, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Friday, Dec. 5, that Cadiz has stepped down from his post after he was implicated by...
Senator Imee Marcos, on Thursday, Nov. 13, questioned the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over what she described as a “specious and suspicious” report regarding an alleged warrant of arrest supposedly issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against...
People opposing the idea of Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro becoming the new Justice Secretary can now rest easy, as she made it clear that she is not keen on applying for the position. Castro made the clarification when sought for reaction to former senator and...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has assured local officials and establishment owners within the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument (CHNM) area that he will appeal to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to give them sufficient time to comply with the requirements and address the issues...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, clashed with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials over what he called an “imagined requirement” of restitution in the processing of applicants under the Witness Protection Program (WPP), particularly in reference to the case of the contractors...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta questioned on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Independent Commission for Infrastructure 's (ICI) independence when it 's asking assistance from different government agencies. Marcoleta pointed this out during the finance subcommittee 's deliberations of the...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Justice has dismissed the sedition and inciting to sedition complaints filed against Israelito Torreon, lawyer of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder, Apollo C. Quiboloy; television host Jeffrey Celis, and former anti-communist task force spokesperson Lorraine...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that President Marcos has not shortlisted anyone yet for the Department of Justice (DOJ) post that will be vacated soon by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla. “Sa ngayon, wala pa po sa ating naibibigay na anumang detalye patungkol...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary denied rumors that she is being considered to be the next Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary. In a Palace briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Castro said she did not even know where the rumors came from. "Unang-una po, hindi po natin alam kung...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman. Malacañang made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Remulla 's appointment came after the retirement of former Ombudsman Samuel Martires in July. Remulla has served...
Senator Mark Villar stated on Thursday, Oct. 2, that none of his relatives acquired government contracts during his five-year tenure as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary. In a statement Thursday, Oct. 2, Senator Mark says that he welcomes and fully supports any...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday, Sept. 24, clarified his earlier statement that the government must sometimes “bend the law to please the people,” stressing that he never meant to encourage violating the law. In a chance interview, Tulfo explained that this remark referred to exercising...
