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(Eagle News) – Itinuloy ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang pagdinig sa ikalawang batch ng mga reklamo kaugnay sa kontrobersyal na dengvaxia vaccines. Hindi humarap sa preliminary investigation si dating Health Secretary Janette Garin na isa sa mga kinasuhan ng Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) at ilan sa mga magulang at pamilya ng mga batang namatay matapos mabakunahan ng dengvaxia. Ayon sa DOJ Panel of Prosecutors, una nang pinanumpaan sa kanila ni Garin ang kontra-salaysay nito […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday (May 11) expressed his support for the request of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles to be transferred to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Detention Center. “I am inclined to grant it,” Aguirre said. “She is no longer a convicted prisoner so dapat alisin na siya BuCor (Bureau of Correction) facility,” he added. Napoles’ counsel, Atty. Stephen David, said they wanted Napoles to be […]
(Eagle News)– The camp of Janet Lim Napoles on Wednesday said they made a request to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to have her transferred to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) detention center. “Actually sumulat ako sa DOJ kahapon na kung pwede ilipat na siya kasi hindi na siya dapat doon dahil correctional ‘yun para sa mga convicted person. Ang request ko sa NBI [Actually we requested to DOJ yesterday if we can transfer her […]
(Eagle News)– The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the names of 127 elderly and sick prisoners to President Rodrigo Duterte who he may grant executive pardon. The recommendation was in line with Duterte’s vow to free inmates aged at least 80 and those who have spent at least 40 years behind bars. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II did not say if political prisoners were included to the submitted names. Duterte in November granted absolute […]
(Eagle News)– Senator Leila de Lima on Friday (December 2) skipped the first preliminary probe of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the four complaints filed against her in connection with the illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). De Lima has earlier announced that she won’t show up, since her presence was not really required. She said she would just send a representative who will obtain the copies of complaints. De Lima sent her staff, Romeo Siazon, to […]
(Eagle News)– Ronnie Dayan, the former bodyguard and driver of Senator Leila De Lima, did not appear on Tuesday (November 29) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) where he was expected to apply for state protection due to his supposed knowledge on the illegal drug trade inside New Bilibid Prison (NBP). Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said they have not received any word from Dayan or the police assigned to him if he would go […]
(Eagle News)— The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday issued subpoenas to Senator Leila De Lima and other personalities facing drug complaints regarding the proliferation of illegal drugs inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “You are hereby warned that failure on your part to comply with the subpoena shall be considered as a waiver of your right to be furnished copies of the complaint, supporting affidavits and other documents, as well as to examine other […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (September 30) gave directives to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to speed up the release of Vietnamese fishermen caught poaching in Philippine waters last year. According to Justice Undersecretary Erickson Balmes, the President wanted the release to be as soon as possible at government’s expense. The vessels used by Vietnamese will also be returned to Vietnam. No further details were given on Duterte’s sudden commands. Vietnamese fishermen were […]
(Eagle News)– The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 17 deferred on Monday (September 26) the issuance of arrest warrant and arraignment against Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino and Chinese national Yan Yi Shou, following a case filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Judge Felicitas Laron-Cacanindin gave DOJ 10 days to file its comment to the omnibus motion filed by the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). The PAO– representing both Marcelino and Yan– told the court […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Sunday (September 25) assured convicted drug lord Jaybee Sebastian’s presence in the next hearing of House’s justice committee, and may use force if the latter would not conform. “Kung iyong sabi mo to forcibly bring him? ‘Pag ayaw niyang sumunod ay malamang iyon ang gawin sa kanya. Kasi compulsary process iyon eh,” Aguirre said in a radio interview. He cleared up however that the justice committee has […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday (September 22) revealed that the bank transaction records involved with illegal drug trade inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) are now in the possession of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The said records were turned over to Aguirre by Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) representatives. “We will ask for verification of many other bank accounts,” the justice secretary said. Aguirre lauded the records, though did not gave […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday said that Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. has yet to apply for state protection in exchange for spilling the drug connections of his son, alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa. According to Aguirre, Espinosa have not filed for a formal request to be admitted to Witness Protection Program (WPP) of the Department of Justice (DOJ). If Espinosa applies for state protection, his statements would go under […]
