Department of Justice

Also known as DoJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines is actively enhancing environmental case build-up in five prioritized regions, focusing on coordinated efforts with the DENR to combat environmental crimes. The DOJ also honors both World War II heroes and modern-day champions for their dedication to justice and integrity, emphasizing the enduring spirit of bravery among Filipinos. Additionally, the DOJ recently rejected a petition by the United Tausug Citizens of the Sultanate of Sulu (UTC) based on Supreme Court rulings that exclude Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Rep Rodriguez calls for treason charges against Infinitus over pro-China narratives

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for legal action against officers and board members of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a Makati firm allegedly contracted by China to spread pro-China narratives during the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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Quezon City prosecutors dismiss cyber libel case against Roque

Quezon City prosecutors dismissed a cyber libel complaint filed by former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV against lawyer Harry Roque on October 9, 2024.
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NBI files complaints against 4 vloggers for spreading false info about OFW arrests

On Tuesday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed additional complaints against four more Cebu-based vloggers at the Department of Justice for spreading false information and manipulating videos of government officials.
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PNP arrests 2, suspect surrenders in Que kidnapping-killing

Three suspects in the kidnapping and killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo are now under custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP), but police continue to search for the masterminds behind the crime.
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DENR seizes P3.6M worth of counterfeit chainsaws

On Tuesday, April 15, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) seized P3.6 million worth of counterfeit chainsaws during a buy-bust operation at Eseki Industrial Enterprises Corporation in Barangay Mapulang Lupa, Valenzuela City.
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NBI charges 'Maharlika' Claire Contreras, Harry Roque with sedition, cyber libel

NBI Director Jaime Santiago confirmed on Tuesday that vlogger Claire Contreras, known as 'Maharlika,' and former presidential spokesman Atty. Harry Roque have been charged with multiple offenses related to a controversial video posted online during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2024 State of the Nation Address.
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Education Sec leads effort to combat 2,500 Metro Manila school bullying cases

The number of bullying cases in Metro Manila schools increased to around 2,500 during the academic year 2024-2025, up from 2,268 cases last year.
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NBI files complaint against Lambino and Cardema for false info on Duterte TRO

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed complaints against senatorial aspirant Raul Lambino and former Duterte Youth party-list Rep. Ronald Cardema for allegedly spreading false information about former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
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Garma seeks US political asylum amid murder, drug war killing charges

Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager and retired police colonel Royima Garma remains in detention in the United States after applying for political asylum, her lawyer Atty. Emerito Quilang confirmed on Monday.
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PNP investigates POGO link in Que kidnapping, murder

The Philippine National Police is investigating whether the kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo are connected to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), with reports suggesting a possible involvement of a 'muscle' group of Chinese nationals.
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