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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively investigating the disappearance of "sabungeros" and has launched revised protocols to better protect child abuse victims in the Philippines. It is also exploring the possibility of discharging a whistleblower as a state witness in the case and has recommended new leadership for the National Bureau of Investigation. These efforts reflect the DOJ's commitment to justice, child protection, and strengthening law enforcement in the country.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM

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Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM

DOJ: Contractors must return ill-gotten funds for immunity

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya must return ill-gotten funds, if any, to be considered for immunity and as state witnesses.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM

House panel subpoenas construction firms over flood control project anomalies

The House Committee on Infrastructure has issued subpoenas to Sarah Discaya of Alpha & Omega General Construction and other contractors to attend a September 9 inquiry regarding alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM

JBC reviews 17 applicants for Ombudsman post

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is currently reviewing 17 applicants to fill the position of the next Ombudsman, who will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting erring government officials.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Contractor couple cooperating with probe into flood control projects

Contractor couple Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya are cooperating with investigations into alleged anomalous government-funded flood control projects, their lawyer confirmed.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM

DOJ issues ILBO vs 35 in flood control project anomalies

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla signed an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 35 individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM

PBBM creates commission to probe DPWH anomalies

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is establishing an independent commission via executive order to investigate alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) infrastructure projects.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM

DPWH Sec. Dizon orders lifetime blacklist for ghost project contractors

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon announced that contractors proven to be behind ghost projects and substandard infrastructure works will face an automatic lifetime blacklisting from government projects.

Sun, August 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto to be invited in missing sabungeros probe

The House committee on human rights will invite gambling tycoon Atong Ang and his former partner, actress Gretchen Barretto, to attend its inquiry into the case of the missing "sabungeros" (cockfighting aficionados).

Sat, August 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM

DOJ indicts Abra Mining, directors for alleged share fraud

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Abra Mining & Industrial Corp. along with its directors, officers, transfer agent, and certain stockholders for alleged unauthorized and fraudulent trading of shares from 2015 to 2019.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM

DOJ issues ILBOs vs 60 in missing sabungeros case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against over 60 individuals implicated in the case of missing cockfight enthusiasts, also known as 'sabungeros'.