Tag: Justice Department
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Bureau of Corrections Frees 793 Inmates in February
In a significant move towards rehabilitation and justice, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced the release of 793 inmates, known as persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), between January 31 and February 28. This action brings the total number of PDLs released during the Marcos administration to 19,740. The release ceremony, which took place at the…
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Trillanes Bolsters Case Against Paolo Duterte with New Evidence in Drug Smuggling Scandal
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle against drug smuggling, former senator and current Caloocan City mayoralty candidate Antonio Trillanes IV has submitted a supplemental affidavit to the Department of Justice in Manila. This move aims to strengthen the charges he previously filed against Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, former Customs…
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CIDG Lodges Complaints Against Ex-President Duterte for Threatening Senators
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has taken legal action against former President Rodrigo Duterte, filing charges of inciting to sedition and unlawful utterances due to his comments about killing senators. CIDG head Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III emphasized the seriousness of Duterte’s statements, leading to the filing of cases with the Department of…
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Taguig Court Hands Down Convictions to Two MILF Commanders for Mamasapano Massacre
In a significant legal development, a Taguig court has found two commanders associated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) guilty of the deaths of 35 police commandos during the tragic Mamasapano incident in Maguindanao in 2015. The Department of Justice announced the convictions on Friday, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Repatriation Opens Door for Sentence Reduction via GCTA
Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines from Indonesia, now has the chance to shorten her prison term through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), according to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. Veloso, who faced years on death row for drug trafficking, is now eligible for the same rights and privileges as other persons deprived…
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DOJ Concludes National Convention to Boost Alternative Dispute Resolution
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully concluded the 2024 National Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Convention at The Manila Hotel, aimed at promoting efficient and cost-effective conflict resolution outside traditional court systems. The convention, which wrapped up on Thursday, was organized by the DOJ’s Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) and was held in…
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Timor-Leste Court Upholds Philippine Legal System in Teves Extradition Case
The Timor-Leste Court of Appeal has once again approved the extradition of former Philippine congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., citing the effectiveness of the Philippine legal system. The court’s decision refutes Teves’ claims of prejudgment by Philippine authorities, emphasizing that the Philippine system upholds the rights of the accused. The court’s detailed ruling explains that the…
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