Tag: Department of Justice

DOJ: Government must review SRP policy

MANILA, Philippines, July 14 (DOJ) — In a 16-page report, dated 29 June 2015, prepared by the Department of Justice-Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC), it found that the present Suggested Retail Price (SRP) mechanism as set by various government agencies removes incentives to compete on price. “SRPs are set by various government agencies especially on how retail prices are determined for basic necessities and prime commodities,” said Secretary of Justice Leila M. de Lima. “We have […]

DOJ prepares report regarding Veloso case

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to submit a report to the Attorney-General and Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia regarding the cases filed against the recruiters of Mary Jane Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hpb_6oFJkes

Indonesian government to be updated on filing of charges against Veloso’s illegal recruiters

JULY 10 (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will inform its counterpart in Indonesia of the filing of charges against the illegal recruiters of convicted drug trafficker, Mary Jane Veloso. The DOJ, in its 18-page resolution released on Thursday, found probable cause to charge Maria Cristina Sergio, her live-in partner Julius Lacanilao, and a certain “Ike” with qualified trafficking. Sergio and Lacanilo will also be charged with illegal recruitment and estafa. The case […]

DOJ believes Veloso will be absolved

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said that the affidavits issued by Mary Jane Veloso’s recruiters stating that she is innocent will result in the Indonesian government absolving Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

MILF members responsible for death of 44 police commandos will still face criminal charges, says Palace

Even if the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) assisted in neutralizing terrorist Abdul Basit Usman, its members who were deemed responsible for the death of 44 police commandos last January will still face criminal charges, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said on Monday. “Malinaw naman ang nakasaad sa ulat nina Secretary (Leila) de Lima at ng Department of Justice (DOJ). Batay sa kanilang ginawang pag-aaral at case buildup ay nagkaroon sila ng findings hinggil doon […]

NBI coordinates with Malaysia regarding Veloso’s recruiters

MANILA, Philippines – According to Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is now coordinating with Malaysian counterparts regarding the foreign conspirators who were responsible for recruiting Mary Jane Veloso. De Lima added that they are waiting for formal request to place Veloso’s recruiters under the Immigration’s watch list. The NBI filed charges of human trafficking, illegal recruitment and estafa.

DOJ recommends charges against Mamasapano clash suspects

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) already identified the possible criminal charges to be filed against the 90 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and other private armed groups regarding the Mamasapano killings. According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, complex crime of murder of direct assault with murder and theft was recommended for filing against the 90 suspects. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho […]

MILF expresses doubt regarding DOJ report

MANILA, Philippines, April 23 (Eagle News) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) expressed doubt regarding the report of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the Mamasapano incident. According to the DOJ report, the members of the MILF, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and other private armed groups shot the members of the Special Action Forces (SAF) despite said SAF members having surrendered. According to the MILF Vice-Chairman for Political Affairs, it is doubtful that […]

DOJ insists on the surrender of MILF members

MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima said that it is not an option for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to not surrender its members that were involved in the Mamasapano incident, adding that the said group is still under the Philippine laws. She further said that she is confident that the MILF will surrender its members in the name of peace. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]

DOJ hopes for MILF support to file cases regarding the Mamasapano incident

MANILA, Philippines, April 17 (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is hoping that the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will cooperate to ensure that the members of said group would be surrendered to face justice regarding the Mamasapano incident. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)