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...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Friday, August 2, that he feels "betrayed" given the latest developments of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into killings during the drug war of the past administration. Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa (MB file photo) "I feel betrayed....
Directors of the United Coconut Chemicals, Inc. (Cocochem) from the private sector are not required to submit Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. In a legal opinion addressed to the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG),...
While the P6.6 billion plunder complaint against former President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has been turned over to the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said he is coordinating with the OMB for the return of the case to the...
