Alice Guo arrested in Jakarta

THE DEPARTMENT  of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, also known as Guo Hua Ping, in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Immigration workers not yet in the clear over Guo’s escape

JUSTICE SECRETARY Jesus Remulla said Wednesday his office is not ready to concede that there had been no involvement by immigration personnel in the exit of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo out of the country despite a Look-out Bulletin Order (ILBO) on her.

Guo probes may polish late registration rules

A DEPARTMENT  of Justice (DOJ) official on Tuesday said congressional inquiries over dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo’s citizenship and business dealings may hopefully result in legislation which would plug the holes in the system of late birth registration.

DOJ files criminal charges vs. Shiela Guo, Ong

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of charges against Sheila Guo, sister of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, and Katherine Cassandra Li Ong, the authorized representative of the raided illegal Pogo hub in Porac, Tarlac.

Ex-solon seeks TRO on Miru contract for 2025 polls

A FORMER  lawmaker on Thursday filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) contract with Miru Systems Co. for the automated voting system to be used in 2025 national and local elections.

SC sets guidelines for ‘digitalized’ Sharia Bar Exams

THE SUPREME Court (SC) on Tuesday said it will adopt the use of the Examplify program for the “digitalized” 2024 Shariah Bar Examinations (SBE).

SC affirms COA ruling on illegal PhilRice car plan

THE SUPREME  Court upheld the Commission on Audit (COA) ruling declaring illegal the 2008 car plan scheme implemented by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) for its officials.

Non-bailable raps filed vs. Quiboloy before Pasig, Davao courts

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday announced indictments before the Davao and Pasig courts against embattled pastor Apollo Quiboloy arising from allegations of sexual and child abuse.

BuCor chief's car shot in QC; driver, companion unhurt

DEATH THREATS  in recent months culminated in a gun attack on the vehicle of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. at the Skyway in Quezon City on Tuesday morning.

SC sets April 5 deadline for 2024 Bar exam applications

  THGE SUPREME  Court (SC) has announced that the period for the filing of applications for the 2024 Bar Examinations will end on April 5.

NBI tasked to probe resurgence of 'mail-order bride' scheme

THE DEPARTMENT  of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the resurgence of the mail-order bride schemes where Filipino women marry expatriates for a fee or the prospect of migrating. 

BuCor opens visitor's park, releases 706 PDLs

PRISON OFFICIALS on Thursday announced the opening of a 5,000 square meter visitor’s park inside the Maximum Security Camp of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City.

Solon asks DOJ to review QC court ruling on grave threats raps

A PARTY-list representative on Monday asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take a second look at the ruling by the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office last month, which thumbed down the grave threats complaint filed against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte.

SC dismisses 3 CA workers for drug use

THE SUPREME  Court on Monday said it has dismissed from the service three employees of the Court of Appeals (CA) who were twice tested positive for drug use. 

Sandigan junks appeal filed by Nabcor execs convicted in pork scam

  THE SANDIGANBAYAN  has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by three former officials of National Agribusiness Corporation (NABCOR) convicted last October for malversation and graft for the alleged misuse of former South Cotabato Rep. Arthur Pingoy Jr.'s pork barrel from 2007 to 2009.

DOJ releases 600 PDLs

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday announced the release of more than 600 qualified persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

Mindoro inmates embark on hollow block production project

  PERSONS DEPRIVED  of liberty (PDLs) at the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro have embarked on a concrete hollow block (CHBs) production program that seeks to provide them with skills and training, as well as provide for the construction needs of the facility, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Friday.

Remulla orders probe on BI anomalous workers' visa issuances

JUSTICE SECRETARY  Jesus Remulla on Tuesday said his office will look into the accountability of past and present officials in the Bureau of Immigration (BI) who approved "thousands" of migrant workers visas from fly-by-night local businesses.

Lawyer petitions local court to deport ICC probers in PH

A PETITION  has been filed before a local court questioning the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed with its investigation of killings in the country during the previous administration's war on drugs.

Abu Sayyaf operative nabbed at airport

THE NATIONAL  Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced on Tuesday the arrest of an extremist, who allegedly took part in the 2011 attack on the Philippine Marines in Patikul, Sulu.