(UPDATED) Authorities finally began the search and retrieval operation for the remains of the 34 missing cockfighters (sabungeros) believed to have been killed and dumped at Taal Lake in Batangas on Thursday, July 10. The initial search at 10 a.m. was jointly conducted by the Philippine Coast...
The legal counsel of former president Rodrigo Duterte denied that his client participated in destroying the evidence related to his brutal war on drugs campaign despite claims made by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla. In an interview, lawyer Nicholas Kaufman reiterated that the former...
President Marcos ordered the continuous and thorough investigation in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” four years ago. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos wants an in-depth probe on the missing cockfight enthusiasts in order to hold...
Malacañang maintained that the Philippine government is not cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC), even as the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides assistance to witnesses in the tribunal 's ongoing probe into former president Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged crimes against...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is waiting for a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help in the retrieval of the remains of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighters), which were allegedly submerged in Taal Lake, Batangas. Navy spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos said the PN has yet to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Friday, June 20, that it has mobilized its technical divers for a possible search and retrieval operation at Taal Lake in Batangas, where the remains of the 34 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighters are allegedly buried. PCG Commandant, Admiral...
Two Cabinet secretaries, who were among the officials who laid out the plan to arrest former president Rodrigo Duterte, will continue to hold their respective positions under the Marcos administration amid the massive Cabinet revamp. President Marcos has retained Department of Justice (DOJ)...
A new World Bank loan aimed at strengthening the Philippines ' health system is facing delays as the Washington-based multilateral lender awaits a go-signal from the Department of Justice (DOJ). "The project will become effective upon obtaining the legal opinion from the DOJ and the adoption...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) for making justice "accessible" through its Katarungan Caravan that provides free legal services to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including the elderly and terminally ill. The caravan is...
Suspected Chinese spies who have been arrested in the country are not entitled to bail, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Wednesday, April 30. “Kung foreigner kasi s’yempre may violation ng Immigration Law then it becomes non-bailable na case (Once a...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has set for preliminary investigation the inciting to sedition and grave threats filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President was charged for the reported threats she made against President Marcos, First...
The motive and who is the mastermind in the killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que will be known in May, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday, April 29. “Nakuha na natin ang direct participants. Pero inaayos lang yung mastermind tsaka motive (We got...
