Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero believes that the Philippines' sovereignty was not compromised with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. "Hindi. Una, mga Pilipino ang nagsampa ng kaso sa ICC, hindi mga dayuhan. Pilipino rin ang nag desisyon, sabi nga ni Secretary [Jesus Crispin]...
Investigating alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that occurred during the controversial drug war of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla was met with difficulty due to a lack of pertinent records and necessary evidence. Department...
While the government remains a non-member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla stressed that an individual charged by the international body would still fall under its jurisdiction through the International Humanitarian Law (IHL)....
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, February 11 rejected assumptions the criminal cases that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed against Vice President Sara Duterte will affect the impeachment proceedings. Escudero thumbed down such scenario during a...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A victory for truth, justice, and science. That's how Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin described the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to withdraw the...
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...
