Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa remained firm that he would not entertain any calls from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as this is tantamount to acknowledging their jurisdiction over the Philippines. "Umalis kayo! Wala kayong pakialam dito sa amin. (Leave us alone! You have no...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla's pronouncement on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation of Duterte’s war on drugs gives thousands of drug war victims in the previous administration hope that real justice could finally come, Sen. Risa Hontiveros...
By CHIEF JUSTICE ALEXANDER GESMUNDO The start of a new year is a time for renewal — a time to look forward with optimism and determination. As the guardians of justice, we recognize the crucial role we play in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, that rights are protected,...
By Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo This year has been filled with progress, growth, and, at times, uncertainty. Yet, through it all, the judiciary has remained steadfast in its mission to uphold justice and maintain the rule of law. Swiftly as the year passed, gradually we implemented...
The Philippines' justice system lags behind not only in the region but also globally in terms of access, efficiency as well as quality, according to data aggregated by the World Bank. The Washington-based multilateral lender's Prosperity Data360 Justice Country Snapshots for the Philippines...
President Marcos is leaving it to the Department of Justice (DOJ) whether or not to press charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and other individuals for crimes against humanity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang file photos)...
Legal knowledge “is an instrument for upholding justice and the rule of law” and should not be wielded “to oppress, distort truth, and subvert justice.” Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo underscored this during the cultural night of the convention of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr (PPAB) Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. is asking the Supreme Court (SC) to recommend to Congress the appropriate measures that it can pursue to expedite the delivery...
The United States government has provided training to Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors on handling environmental crimes to increase their chances of ensuring convictions. Through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the US government provided specialized training to...
ILOILO CITY – Retired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Edward B. Contreras is running for provincial member of Capiz. RETIRED Associate Justice Edward B. Contreras files his candidacy for provincial board member of Capiz. (Photo courtesy of Edalyn Acta) “Hindi na puwede nga...
Retired Police Colonels Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is prodding the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file murder charges against retired Police Colonels Royina Garma and Edilberto...
Newly designated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officer-in-charge Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres will be taking the reign of the power industry’s regulatory realm with tons of immediate deliverables, primarily much-needed approvals of power supply agreements (PSAs) as well as setting the reserve...
