Prosecutors told: Keep abreast with new laws
JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday reminded government prosecutors to keep abreast with new laws and jurisprudence to be more effective and efficient in doing their work.
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Gesmundo urges judiciary to prioritize mental health
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Friday urged everyone in the judiciary to prioritize their mental health.
SC: Conviction required in compensation for unjust imprisonment
MANILA, Philippines — A conviction is necessary before an individual can claim compensation for unjust imprisonment, according to the Supreme Court in a decision promulgated on Feb. 27 but released last Friday.
Remulla recovery ‘on the uptick’ – DOJ
JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla is in good health and recovering well after several months away from public view over a heart bypass surgery last year, the department’s spokesperson said yesterday.
Philippines’ oldest political prisoner released
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s oldest political prisoner has been released from detention on Sunday, prisoner rights group Kapatid said.
P10 million bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy
MANILA, Philippines — A reward of P10 million is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday.
DOJ says it has reached 93% case conviction rate
THE Department of Justice yesterday said it was able to achieve a 93 percent case conviction rate through effective gathering of evidence and prosecution.
Phlilippines oldest political prisoner freed from Bilibid
MANILA, Philippines — After several appeals from human rights groups, the government finally released the country’s oldest political prisoner from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa over the weekend.