DAVAO CITY —Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered an investigation if a sedition case can be filed against the former speaker and Davao del Norte First District representative Pantaleon Alvarez. “I have ordered an investigation on the statements of Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez to determine whether it has risen to the level of Sedition, Inciting […]
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Remulla to Quiboloy: Face ‘serious, morally abhorrent’ charges unconditionally
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Justice (DOJ) sees no legal impediment for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for violation of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7610 or the “Anti-Child Abuse Law.” This after the Davao Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued a Warrant of Arrest against Quiboloy on 03 April […]
BI seeks help of DOJ to probe ‘escorting’ reports
MANILA — Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco revealed that his agency is partnering with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate claims of ‘escorting’ at airports. In a statement, Tansingco affirmed their intent to work closely with the Justice Department to examine reports of facilitating travelers with problematic documents. This announcement follows an […]
PNP halts manhunt vs. GCTA-freed convicts
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday put on hold the manhunt against persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who were released through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA). The suspension came following an order from the Department of Justice (DOJ) pending the issuance of the revised list of prematurely released heinous crime convicts. […]
Separate prison for heinous crime convicts ‘game changer’: SOJ
MANILA — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra described the proposal of two senators to have a separate facility for those convicted of heinous crimes as a “game changer” noting that this would help authorities institute reforms in the country’s prison systems. “Isang malaking turning point ang paglilipat niyang present penitentiary natin, national penitentiary to a new place (The transfer of heinous crimes […]
DOJ eyes overhaul of visa-on-arrival policy for Chinese travelers
MANILA — Logistical considerations are among the factors being taken up by the Philippine government over the proposal on whether to refine or scrap outright the visa upon arrival (VUA) policy for Chinese travelers, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday. “China is a very big country. Andaming nanggagaling (There are many people who come) from remote provinces ng (of) […]
DOJ mourns passing of ex-CA justice Puno
DAVAO CITY (July 26) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) expressed grief over the passing of former Court of Appeals (CA) justice Ricardo Puno Sr. on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Puno’s son, former Antipolo City representative Roberto Puno, confirmed the passing of his father, Puno was 95. Puno’s wake was opened at the Heritage Memorial Park […]
DOJ to release resolution on Fox’s petition today
DAVAO CITY (June 18) — The Department of Justice is set to release anytime today, June 18, its resolution on the appeal filed by Australian nun Sr. Patricia Fox. Fox earlier asked the DoJ to revese the decision rendered by the Bureau of Immigration’s and Deportation (BID) for her to leave the country. On Sunday, […]