Two women arrested in Laguna last May 10 for sex trafficking of minor girls have been charged with non-bailable cases before the Binan City regional trial court (RTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday, June 11. Those charged were Maria Jorgia Gadiano and Princess Anne Custodio...
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr. remains in the custody of Timor-Leste authorities after being rearrested following his release, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday, June 19. “As an update, the Polícia Nacional of Timor-Leste (PNTL) has taken him...
Expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo A. Teves Jr. has been released from preventive detention in Timor-Leste, his lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said on Monday, June 10. "Rep. Arnolfo Teves was released from preventive detention pending his extradition trial, my Timor Leste (TL) counterparts...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) started today, June 10, rendering free legal aid and frontline services to the public at the Rizal Park in Manila until tomorrow, June 11, as part of the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12. In a statement, the DOJ said its Action Center (DOJAC)...
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have been directed to investigate the latest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility that was raided last Friday, June 7, in Porac, Pampanga, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Sunday, June 9. The DOJ...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Thursday, June 6, warned drivers not to resort to violence during traffic altercations or road rage that could lead to pysical injuries or deaths. “There is no reason or cause to disregard one’s life because of a road rage,”...
President Marcos is currently reviewing a proposed executive order (EO), which will serve as the “bible” to strengthen the country’s capacity in combatting against online sex abuse and exploitation of children as his administration underscores the need for a whole-of-nation approach against...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, June 5, assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) of its assistance in the review of cases which were filed in courts but were eventually dismissed. The assistance was assured by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla after PNP Spokesperson Col....
The Philippine government on Tuesday, June 4, assures its commitment to open its doors and provide support and assistance to refugees and stateless persons. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla made the assurance as the government launched the country's first National Refugee Day that will be...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) started on Monday, June 3, providing free legal assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other victims of the 2017 Marawi siege to help them process their claims for compensation. Claims by qualified IDPs and other victims are mandated under...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing in court charges of qualified trafficking and sexual abuse and exploitation of children against a mother who sold online the live sex videos of her three minor children. The charges to be filed in court involved the criminal acts...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has expressed support for the draft treaty between the Philippines and Spain that would allow natural-born Filipinos to retain their citizenship should they decide to become Spanish nationals. In a legal opinion dated April 30, 2024, DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin C....
