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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that it requested the Supreme Court (SC) to transfer the case of doomsday preacher and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy from Davao City to a different court.
SECRETARY Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the Department of Justice (DoJ) to intensify and speed up the planned transfer of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to various regional prison facilities and to establish a separate penal facility for those convicted of heinous crimes. Remulla issued Department Order (DO) 208 reconstituting the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the said program to be chaired by Undersecretary Deo Marco, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. and composed of other Corrections officials. The order was issued in line with the implementation of Republic Act 11928, also known as «An Act Establishing a Separate Facility for Persons Deprived of Liberty Convicted of Heinous Crimes and Appropriating Funds Therefore.» Based on the just issued DO, a Secretariat composed of the appropriate number of personnel with at least two stenographers from the DOJ Technical Staff shall be constituted as well to assist the TWG in carrying out its functions.
MANILA, Philippines: Senators, led by Senate President Juan Miguel, joined the nation in mourning the passing of former senator Rene Saguisag.
MANILA, Philippines — Umabot na sa 85-anyos ang tinaguriang pinakamatandang bilanggong pulitikal sa Pilipinas na si Gerardo Dela Pena — isang Martial Law survivor na ikinakampanyang mapalaya dahil sa edad at estado ng kalusugan.
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator and human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag passed away on Wednesday.
I join the country in mourning the passing of Senator Rene Saguisag, a man of true honor, dignity, and integrity.
We condole with the nation for the loss of a staunch advocate for good governance and justice.
MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has ordered a halt to the commercial propagation of Golden Rice and Bt Eggplant, citing their potential risks to the environment and public health.