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5 Chinese nationals charged in court for P5-B unpaid taxes
Five Chinese nationals have been charged before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) for failure to pay more than P5 billion in taxes for large stocks of cigarettes seized from several locations in Valenzuela City last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday, March 25.
Timor-Leste Court of Appeals grants ex-Rep Teves' plea against his extradition to PH
The appeal of expelled Negros Oriental 3rd District congressman Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr. against his extradition to the Philippines has been granted by the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed late Thursday afternoon, March 20.
PH gets access to UN’s real time passenger data system
The Philippine government can now receive information if there are terrorists and criminals traveling to the country before they arrive through the United Nations (UN) goTravel Air Software Solution, a system that "tracks and asesses passenger data in real time.”
DOJ files in court online sexual abuse, other charges vs teacher in Tarlac
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed before the Tarlac regional trial court (RTC) multiple criminal charges against a teacher for his alleged involvement in online sexual abuse of children.
DOJ Sec Remulla laments Malaysia's 'non-cooperation' to share info on Alice Guo's escape from PH
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla lamented the non-cooperation of the Malaysian government on the Philippines' investigation on the escape of dismissed mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac.
Only President Marcos can decide if PH will rejoin ICC -- DOJ Sec Remulla
As chief architect of the country's foreign policy, President Marcos should be the one to decide whether the Philippines should rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Wednesday, March 19.
DOJ represents gov't in Duterte's habeas corpus petitions at SC
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Tuesday, March 18, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been tasked to represent the government before the Supreme Court (SC) in the three habeas corpus petitions filed on the case of favor of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte.
Man gets 60 years imprisonment for sexual exploitation of children
A man who had victimized over 100 children for online sexual exploitation had been convicted by a Nueva Vizcaya court and sentenced to at least 60 years in jail, the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) said.
Duterte's rights upheld during service of ICC's arrest warrant -- DOJ
The Department of Justice (DOJ) assured the International Criminal Court (ICC) that the rights of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte were upheld during his arrest in the Philippines.
PH will enforce ICC's arrest orders when asked by Interpol -- DOJ
The procedure used in the arrest of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte last March 11 will also be used in the arrest of other Filipinos who may be subjected to arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix L. Ty said on Thursday, March 13.
DOJ to pursue cases vs law enforcers involved in Duterte's illegal drug war
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday, March 13, said it will run after law enforcers who committed abuses during the illegal drugs war of then president Rodrigo R. Duterte.
PH law compels turnover of Duterte to ICC-- DOJ
The Philippine government is compelled under its own law to turn over former president Rodrigo R. Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, March 12.
Due process observed in Duterte's arrest -- DOJ assures
Due process was observed when authorities arrested former president Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday, March 11, the Department of Justice (DOJ) assured.
Escudero urges transport officials to purge Philippine airports of scalawags
Senate President Chiz Escudero said the incident should pave the way for comprehensive reforms that would transform the image of the country’s main gateway.
DOJ Sec Remulla to UN: Illegal drugs use in PH decreased
The Philippine government has told the United Nations (UN) that there has been a drop in illegal drugs use in the country during the administration of President Marcos.
PBBM has last say if ICC issues arrest order vs any Filipino -- DOJ
President Marcos has the last say whether the Philippine government should implement or not arrest warrants against Filipinos from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday, March 10.
DOJ Sec Remulla to go to Timor-Leste anew to follow up Teves' extradition
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Monday, March 3, he will go again to Timor-Leste to follow up the extradition of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo A. Teves Jr.
DOJ reviews cyber laws to make them tougher vs fake news
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has started evaluating existing laws to determine what amendments are needed to be tougher against fake news.
DOJ, DSWD agree on free legal, financial, psychosocial assistance to persons in crises situations
Persons in crises situations seeking free legal assistance from the Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) will also get priority to financial and psychosocial help from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
DOJ files before CTA tax evasion cases vs construction firm, corporate officers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed with the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) tax evasion charges against a construction firm and its corporate officers and also sought payment of more than P176 million in alleged tax liabilities for "use of ghost receipts."
'Sino ang utak?': Libanan tells DOJ to get to the bottom of P2.7-B Pakistan 'shabu' shipment
Libanan underscored the need for authorities to take a more aggressive approach.
264 money laundering cases filed in courts since 2021 -- DOJ
A total of 264 money laundering cases had been brought before the trial courts since 2021 with 185 of them filed in 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday, Feb. 24.
DOJ welcomes PH removal from global money laundering watchlist
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Sunday, Feb. 23, welcomed the removal of the Philippines from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering watchdog.
DOJ, DENR agree to strengthen prosecution of environmental cases
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) forged on Friday, Feb. 21, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the prosecution of environmental crimes.
Murder charges filed before DOJ vs ex-Negros Oriental Gov. Pryde Teves, 9 others
Multiple murder charges were filed against former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry A. Teves and nine others over their alleged involvement in the 2023 massacre in Pamplona town where 10 persons died, including then governor Roel Degamo.