The officers and shareholders of MFT Group of Companies and The Foundry Ventures issued a statement reiterating their position that “we never engaged in securities transactions in violation of the Revised Securities Act.” They noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (left), Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (PPAB, MANILA BULLETIN) A Makabayan solon has hailed the Department of Justice (DOJ) decision to grant the Petition for Review in the case against controversial...
The Philippines has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to exercise its jurisdiction on climate issues amid questions on the obligation of states concerning climate change. (L-R) Associate Solicitor Mary Rose Beley-Arnesto, Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya and State Solicitor Rowena F....
A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, March 7 said there are proper procedures in the handling and management of cases involving children in conflict with the law (CICL) in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9344 as amended by RA...
Oriental Mindoro oil spill (Bongbong Marcos/Twitter) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan commended the Department of Justice (DOJ) after it pressed criminal charges against the owners of the M/T Princess Empress--the vessel that caused...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has formally written a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, head of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Name Above Every Name church who is currently facing allegations of human...
President Marcos has urged the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) to pursue the digitalization of its frontline and back-end services in a bid to improve legal proceedings in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) In a message delivered by Executive Secretary...
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The Supreme Court continues to find ways to broaden the geographical coverage of the Enhanced Justice on Wheels (EJOW), extending its reach to the most remote areas across the country with its video conference hearing in North Cotabato. JAVIER (center) cited the...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Photo Credits to: Joemar “Tashi” Obejas, Climate Justice Walk hero FIGHTING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Climate justice warriors fight for equitable compensation considering the Philippines suffers through numerous typhoons (Photos Joemar 'Tashi' Obejas, Climate Justice Walk...
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has recommended amending Republic Act 10361 or the Kasambahay Law by specifying criminal liabilities against abusive employers with corresponding penalties for death or physical injuries sustained by their household employee during the course of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has defended the exercise of its mandate to issue Philippine visas to foreign nationals after the Department of Justice (DOJ) suggested allowing third-parties to perform this function on account of supposed irregularities. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson,...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) might release the resolution of the complaints against the alleged religious cult Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) by middle of November. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty on Monday, October 9 disclosed this during the Senate Finance Committee...
