DOJ launches online legal aid service for OFWs
The DOJ introduces 'E-payo,' an innovative online legal aid platform designed to provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with accessible legal consultations,…
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DOJ provides free legal aid to 71 Cavite residents
Discover how the DOJ brought free legal aid to 71 Naic residents, empowering them with guidance on disputes, legal processes, and accessible remedies during a…
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DOJ recovers P866M in misused flood control funds
The DOJ has reclaimed P866.38 million in misused funds from irregular flood control projects, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding public resources and…
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DOJ probes due process lapses in journalist Philip Lustre's arrest
The DOJ launches an investigation into procedural lapses in journalist Philip Lustre Jr.'s cyberlibel case, focusing on claims of a subpoena sent to the wrong…
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Courts have final say on Quiboloy extradition, DOJ says
The Philippine judiciary holds the final say on the extradition of KOJC leader Apollo Quiboloy to the U.S., as the DOJ files a petition for charges including…
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DOJ eyes special cybercourt due to 100 cases daily
The DOJ proposes a specialized cybercrime court to address the surge in digital offenses, with the NBI logging up to 150 complaints daily. Discover how this…
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DOJ provides free legal aid to 53 inmates in La Union
The DOJ, in collaboration with BJMP, provided free legal aid to 53 inmates in La Union, empowering them with knowledge on legal rights, parole, and…
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DOJ breaks ground on P30M prosecutor's office in Davao Occidental
The Department of Justice (DOJ) begins construction of a ₱30M prosecutor's office in Davao Occidental, aiming to enhance justice delivery and provide modern…
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DOJ seeks clearer rules on AI-generated evidence in court
The DOJ calls for clearer legal standards on AI-generated evidence, addressing authenticity and reliability concerns at the INTERPOL Cybercrime Meeting in…
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DOJ cannot confirm Atong Ang fled Philippines
The DOJ cannot confirm reports of fugitive businessman Atong Ang fleeing the Philippines, citing no departure records from immigration. Despite challenges,…
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Filipinos lose P121.8B to scams
Filipinos lost a staggering P121.8 billion to online scams in the past year. Learn how the Department of Justice and telecom companies are joining forces to…
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DOJ forms prosecutors’ committee to crack down on squatting syndicates
The DOJ forms a prosecutors’ committee to strengthen cases against professional squatters and squatting syndicates through inter-agency cooperation.
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DOJ: Philippines lacks law criminalizing foreign interference
The DOJ says the Philippines lacks a law criminalizing foreign interference, citing gaps in existing espionage laws during a Senate hearing.
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