Two of the three vessels involved in the oil spills in Bataan -- the MKTR Jason Bradley and MV Mirola 1 -- were found to have histories of criminal activities in the past, Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Raul T. Vasquez said on Tuesday, August 13. “‘Yun kasing Jason Bradley in...
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction of a suspected member of the Maute terrorist group for illegal possession of an explosive device, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday, August 12. In a statement, the DOJ said affirmed by the CA was the conviction of Nasifa Pundug who...
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson Andres Bautista has been charged by the United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) for their role in an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme to retain and obtain business related to the 2016 Philippine elections. (MB file photo) This...
The Philippine government is set to launch on Dec. 10, 2024 the comprehensive and progressive blueprint on human rights, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and United Nations (UN) Office of the Resident Coordinator of the Philippines said in a joint announcement on Wednesday, August 7. The...
A second plunder complaint involving P16 billion was filed by former senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV against former President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Sen. Christopher "Bong" T. Go before the Department of Justice (DOJ). This time, Duterte, Go and 10 other persons were named as respondents in the P16...
DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (left), Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has welcomed Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s vow to comply with President Marcos' directive for a...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, Aug. 6, has vowed to run not only after the owners and personnel of ships that sank off the waters of Bataan, but also after government officials who approved the seaworthiness of the vessels despite "red flags." Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to resolve the non-bailable trafficking in persons charge filed against suspended Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac based only on the complaint filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The...
Former presidential spokesperson Herminio “Harry” L. Roque Jr. and 11 other persons have been placed under the Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). In a memorandum to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C....
Two Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) members who were arrested last year in possesion of firearms and explosives have been convicted by the Mindoro Oriental regional trial court (RTC). The conviction of Arnulfo T. Aumentado and Mary Joyce T. Lizada was based on their...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has welcomed the commitment of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct forensic autopsies on deceased persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to ensure that their rights will be upheld and protected. The DOJ had signed a declaration of cooperation with...
A class suit is expected to be filed by fishermen affected by the oil spills off the waters of Bataan, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Friday, Aug. 2. “We are looking at an angle of a class suit by fishermen against the owners and others who may be...
