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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has no copy of the proposed compromise agreement between the Marcos family and the government submitted by Atty. Oliver Lozano. “That has not been tackled in the Cabinet. I could not say anything about it because I have never seen it yet,” Aguirre told reporters in a press conference. Aguirre added that he cannot make an action […]
(Eagle News) – Pinabubusisi ng Department of Energy (DOE) sa Department of Justice (DOJ) ang sunud-sunod na pagtaas sa presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo. Sa liham na ipinadala ni Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi kay Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, nakasaad ang kahalagahan ng muling pagbuhay ng DOJ-DOE Task Force. Sinabi ni Cusi na ito ang mangunguna sa pagsilip kung lehitimo ang mga nakaraang fuel price increase ng mga oil company. Partikular na sisilipin ng task […]
(Eagle News) – Pinababalik na ni Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II sa maximum security compound ng New Bilibid Prison ang tinaguriang Bilibid 19. Ang Bilibid 19 ay ang mga inmate na nagdawit kay Sen. Leila de Lima sa kalakalan ng iligal na droga sa Bilibid. Kasabay nito, sinabihan rin ni Aguirre ang Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR) na hingin muna ang kaniyang pahintulot sa tuwing maglilipat ang mga ito ng mga drug convict at high-profile inmates […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre has formally recommended Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Ret. Gen. Dionisio Santiago to the position of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief after the irrevocable resignation of BuCor Director General Benjamin Delos Santos on July 13. In his letter to President Rodrigo Duterte, Aguirre said that he recommended Santiago-also a former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff—to ensure the continuity of leadership and programs that […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II is considering placing the man whose entire family of five was killed in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, under the government’s Witness Protection Program (WPP). Aguirre said if Dexter Carlos Sr. was qualified, they would fast-track his admission into the program to ensure his security. He noted that the department would also do what it could to provide Carlos the assistance he needs. Carlos is being assisted by the […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II issued on Friday (June 30) an order directing the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the gruesome massacre of a family in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan last June 27. The order also instructed NBI Director Dante Gierran to submit updates about the investigation to the Office of Secretary of Justice. Authorities have already arrested suspect Carmelino “Miling” Ibañez for allegedly stabbing to death Auring […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Monday (June 5) ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to carry out a DNA examination on the remains of Jessie Javier Carlos, the gunman in the Resorts World Manila attack. According to Aguirre, he made the decision in order to erase doubts on the identity of Carlos. The police earlier alleged the gunman was a Caucasian who appeared to stand six-foot tall. However, officials identified […]
(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 […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magiging multi-purpose o iisang klase na lang ang iisyung clearance ng National Bureau of Investigation. Sa Department Circular Order ni Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, iniutos nito sa NBI na mula sa specific purpose ay palitan ang mga kasalukuyang format ng NBI clearances ng may katagang “issued for whatever legal purpose.” Ayon kay aguirre, ang Unified NBI Clearance System ay isang paraan para makatipid ng salapi at panahon ang mga […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ibinunyag ni Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II na mayroong plano ang ilang Senador na bigyan ng legislative immunity ang dalawang dating Immigration Deputy Commissioners na dawit sa bribery scandal para siya ang idiin sa kontrobersya. Tinukoy ni Aguirre sina Senador Antonio Trillanes IV, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan at Senadora Leila De Lima na nagbabalak umanong isulong ang immunity sa mga sinibak na Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials na sina Al Argosino […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Thursday (October 6) revealed that former Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III has already left the country even before the House started its probe on the proliferation of drugs inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). Aguirre said the House-issued subpoena for Baraan was not received by Baraan since he has already left on August 25. The House of Representatives inquiry started on September 20 and is still ongoing. Baraan is included […]
(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Tuesday (September 27) appealed to Senator De Lima’s former driver and bodyguard Ronnie Dayan to testify against the senator following her alleged involvement in the drug proliferation inside New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “We would like to invite Ronnie Dayan to come out and be open, testify to the Congress. We could put you in the WPP (Witness Protection Program) and the Speaker could offer you immunity like […]
