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Justice sector agencies set two-day summit in Manila
The Justice Sector Coordinating Council will hold a two-day summit in Manila on 21 to 22 September to strengthen coordination among justice institutions and…
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DOJ issues subpoena to Padilla
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DOJ urged to pursue hazing allegation in Ateneo player’s death
A civic group has urged the DOJ to pursue a hazing allegation in the death of Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia.
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DOJ: No resolution yet on obstruction case vs Padilla
The DOJ says the obstruction of justice complaint against Sen. Robin Padilla over the alleged escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa remains under preliminary…
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DOJ respects deferment of Sara’s arraignment
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court deferred Vice President Sara Duterte’s arraignment on three grave threats charges while it considers a defense motion.
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Vida: Sara’s safety concerns valid, but she has no immunity
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida acknowledged Vice President Sara Duterte’s safety concerns but maintained that only the sitting president enjoys immunity from…
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DOJ intensifies hunt for Dela Rosa, Bantag
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida said the DOJ would strengthen coordination with law enforcement agencies to locate Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, Gerald Bantag and…
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DOJ: Asylum claims must not shield fugitives from criminal cases
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida said the government would respect asylum proceedings but continue efforts to return Zaldy Co, Harry Roque and other fugitives…
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DOJ gives updates on Teodoro, 2 deadly school incidents
The DOJ gives updates on criminal cases involving Rep. Marcy Teodoro and the owners of firearms allegedly accessed by minors in deadly school shootings in…
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Prosecutors trained to enhance expertise in probe and prosecution
Prosecutors of the Department of Justice undergo an online training course to enhance their expertise in investigating and prosecuting offenses arising from…
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DOJ eyes online ‘mentors’ in Zamboanga school incident
The DOJ is investigating possible online recruitment and mentoring of minors through group chats and text messages following the Zamboanga school shooting,…
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Family of 2017 Samar ambush victim seeks DOJ update on murder case
The family of Enrique Manas Sr., killed in a 2017 ambush in Samar, is seeking an update from Acting Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on a motion for…
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VP Sara asks QC court to quash grave threats case
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Courts to decide if VP Sara grave threats case can proceed during impeachment — DOJ
The DOJ says the courts must decide whether Vice President Sara Duterte can face a grave threats case while her impeachment trial involving the same remarks is…
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Sara Duterte faces 3 grave threats raps
Vice President Sara Duterte faces three counts of grave threats over remarks involving President Marcos, the first lady and Martin Romualdez that are also at…
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