DoJ seeks clarification from Palace on rejoining ICC
MANILA, Philippines: The Department of Justice (DoJ) will seek clarification from Malacañang on whether the country will rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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No decision yet if DOJ will appeal De Lima acquittal
THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has yet to decide if it would appeal the decision of the Muntinlupa City regional trial court last Monday acquitting former senator Leila de Lima on the third and last remaining drug case filed against her during the Duterte administration.
Teves’ brother arrested over terror financing raps Teves’
MANILA, Philippines — Former Negros Oriental governor Pryde Henry Teves was arrested yesterday by the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Dumaguete City on charges of terrorism financing.
PNP: 4 cops must face drug war slay sentence
MANILA, Philippines — The four police officers who were convicted by a Caloocan court for killing a father and son during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs in 2016 should face the consequences of their actions, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said yesterday.
Philippine affirms aid to refugees, stateless persons
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has affirmed its commitment to provide support and aid to refugees and stateless persons as it launched the country’s first National Refugee Day that will be celebrated nationwide on June 20.
PNP files charges vs 26 Chinese suspects
(UPDATE) POLICE authorities have filed serious cases of illegal detention and various violations of anti-trafficking laws against 26 Chinese people before the Department of Justice (DoJ).
DOJ, CHR probe ‘degrading, traumatic’ strip searches at Bilibid
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) said on Wednesday that they are conducting separate investigations into reported cases of strip searches involving visiting relatives of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP).
House ethics panel to probe Alvarez for 'disorderly behavior,' 'seditious remarks'
MANILA, Philippines — The House ethics committee is set to investigate Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Davao del Norte, 1st District) for disorderly conduct based on a complaint filed by a local executive against the former House speaker.
DOJ: Claimant of P218 million shabu faces raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of criminal charges against the recipient of parcels containing P218.4 million worth of shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).