Tag: Department of Justice
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Philippine Government Vows Comprehensive Support for 13 Women Repatriated from Cambodia
The Department of Justice in Manila has declared that the 13 Filipino women recently brought back from Cambodia will receive full governmental support, recognizing them as victims of human trafficking. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty emphasized during a news forum that these women would be provided with all possible state benefits, including psycho-social counseling and…
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Bail Denied for Alice Guo and Co-Accused in Human Trafficking Case, DOJ Celebrates
In a significant development in the battle against human trafficking, a Pasig court has rejected the bail application of Alice Guo, the former mayor who was dismissed from her position. The Department of Justice (DOJ) hailed the court’s decision as a pivotal moment in their ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Guo, along with others,…
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Marcos Jr. Urges Cautious Approach to Charges Against Duterte in Drug War
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for a meticulous evaluation of the proposed charges of crimes against humanity against former President Rodrigo Duterte, linked to the extrajudicial killings during the previous administration’s drug war. This statement came after the House of Representatives Quad Committee suggested charging Duterte, along with Senators Christopher Lawrence Go…
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