DOJ files P5.7-B tax evasion case vs. 5 illicit cigarette traders

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday it has filed a PHP5.7 billion tax evasion case against five Chinese nationals implicated in the trade of illicit cigarettes in various locations in Valenzuela and Bulacan.

SC orders QC trial for Quiboloy’s Davao cases

THE SUPREME Court on Tuesday ordered the transfer of venue of the sexual and child abuse charges against Apollo Quiboloy from Mindanao to Metro Manila.

DOJ files charges vs. online child sellers in Cavite

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Monday said it has filed qualified trafficking and child exploitation charges against members of a criminal syndicate selling babies online.

DOJ greenlights legality of US-RP pact on peaceful use of nukes

THE AGREEMENT between the Philippine government and the United States on the peaceful use of nuclear energy is subject to national laws and is not in conflict with the constitution, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a legal opinion issued to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Zambo court convicts ASG female financial conduit of terror raps

A ZAMBOANGA court has convicted a woman who served as a financial conduit for the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday.

‘Disturbed’ PBBM seeks beefed up efforts vs online child sexual abuse

“DISTURBED” BY the prevalence of online sexual abuse of children, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to ramp up efforts against offenders and abusers of children.

Quiboloy still in PH; hold departure order requested – DOJ

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) believes embattled pastor Apollo Quiboloy is still in the Philippines.

Gov’t execs, employees liable for coordinating with ICC – DOJ

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS and employees who will coordinate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) or participate in its investigation in the Philippines may be held liable, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday.

DOJ tasks NBI to probe ‘deepfake’ PBBM audio

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to unravel the truth behind a social media content that has been manipulated using deepfake technology to make it appear as if President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is directing the military to act against a particular country.

Davao family court orders Quiboloy’s arrest

THE DAVAO Regional Trial Court Branch 12-Family Court has ordered the immediate implementation of an arrest warrant against Apollo Quiboloy and five others for child abuse and sexual abuse.

Murder suspect Teves arrested in East Timor

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) confirmed before midnight Thursday the arrest of ousted Negros Oriental 3rd District congressman and designated terrorist Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. in Dili, East Timor.

Padilla wants gambling-related online content banned

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla has proposed to prohibit the online publication of materials, commentaries, and advertisements that promote or demonstrate gambling.

DOJ releases 600 PDLs

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

11 NPA rebels face raps over ambush of Army troops in Occ. Mindoro

STATE PROSECUTORS indicted 11 communist New People's Army (NPA) members on terrorism raps, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday.

DOJ urges solons to pass law vs. 'demanda me' scheme

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass a law against the "demanda me" scheme where foreigners plot with litigants to file trumped up criminal charges against them to prevent their deportation by immigration officials to their home country.

Solon asks DOJ to scrap stricter travel rules

CAGAYAN DE Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Friday lauded Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla for postponing the imposition of additional requirements on Filipinos going abroad and adding that it is better to scrap the revised guidelines.

Gov’t committed to achieving food security, zero hunger: PBBM

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attain food security and “zero hunger” in the country.

Bounty to help hasten Bantag, Zulueta arrest: PNP

THE PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) on Tuesday welcomed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) move to offer a reward for information that could lead to the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and former BuCor deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta, the alleged masterminds in the killing of broadcaster Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa.

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DOJ preparing cases over MT Princess Empress sinking - Remulla

JUSTICE SECRETARY Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said the government is gathering information for the possible filing of complaint against those liable for the sinking of the MT Princess Empress which leaked its cargo of 800,000 liters of industrial oil.

BIR files raps vs. ‘ghost firms’ selling fictitious receipts

REVENUE OFFICIALS on Thursday filed criminal charges before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against "ghost" corporations which fabricated fictitious receipts that were later sold to businesses and individual taxpayers which resulted to an estimated PHP25.5-billion revenue losses for the government in the past three years.