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...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Monday, October 9 proposed that the P50-million worth of confidential fund allocated to the Department of Agriculture (DA) under the 2024 national budget be realigned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement...
The Philippines has informed the European Union (EU) that it is making "major reforms" in its criminal justice system as both sides recently met to reaffirm commitment to protect and promote rule of law and human rights. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Manila told the regional...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, October 31 suggested that the government use the West Philippine Sea title over the proposed "Sea of Asia" to provide clarity in its territorial rights over a specific body of water. Though Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla’s idea...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Sunday, October 29 expressed belief it is best for the government to use the term “West Philippine Sea” when it pursues the filing of environmental crimes against China for the destruction of corals and other crimes in the maritime region. “The term...
The failure of Philippine trial courts to deliver justice swiftly contributed to extra-judicial killings and Filipinos exacting revenge through “street justice,” Vice President Sara Duterte said, stressing the need for “speedy justice.” Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the 30th...
