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SC consults PDLs in ongoing review of criminal procedure rules

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said it has received inputs from persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) on the ongoing review of the rules of criminal procedure. In a news rel... Read More


DOJ 'Katarungan' caravan serves 83 beneficiaries in Camiguin

Philippines, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) rolled out its Katarungan Caravan in Camiguin province, providing free legal services to 83 beneficiaries. The Katarungan Caravan, which was he... Read More


SC: DOE endorsement not needed for RE developers' VAT refund claim

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the endorsement of the Department of Energy is not needed for renewable energy (RE) developers to claim VAT (Value Added Tax) refunds. In a de... Read More


DOJ, DENR boost prosecution of environmental cases

MANILA, Feb. 21 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday forged closer coordination and collaboration in the prosecution of environme... Read More


BuCor moves to prevent dengue spread among PDLs, staff

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Thursday said it is adopting proactive measures to protect its workers and persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) amid rising dengue cases. In a st... Read More


CA turns down plea of 2 suspects in 2023 Degamo attack

Manila, Feb. 20 -- The Court of Appeals has turned down an appeal filed by two of the alleged assailants in the March 4, 2023 assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. In a 33-page decis... Read More


DOJ works with civil society groups for joint human rights undertaking

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it has entered into a joint undertaking with civil society groups to promote community-based dialogues on human rights. In a news ... Read More


Court worker dismissed for soliciting money from litigant

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday said it has dismissed a Regional Trial Court (RTC) clerk for soliciting and receiving money from a litigant's parent in exchange for finding them... Read More


SolGen: Special law needed to expedite action vs. spurious POGO docs

Manila, Feb. 18 -- Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday reiterated that a special law is needed to be passed by Congress to efficiently process the spurious documents issued to Philippine Ove... Read More


SC orders Senate to comment on suit seeking action on VP impeachment

Manila, Feb. 18 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday directed the Senate to comment on the petition filed before the tribunal calling for action on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sa... Read More