Tag: conviction rates
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Senator Urges Stronger Action Against Smugglers Amid Low Conviction Rates
In a recent Senate hearing, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed frustration over the low rate of convictions for smuggling and illicit trade, urging the Department of Finance (DOF) and its agencies to enhance their efforts. Gatchalian emphasized the need for the DOF, along with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC),…
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DOJ Welcomes New Prosecutors, Aims for Enhanced Standards by 2025
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently held a general assembly to introduce more than 20 new prosecutors and outline ambitious goals for 2025. Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon emphasized the importance of their role, stating that being a prosecutor is a noble profession that requires daily excellence. He stressed the need for a…
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