MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decide whether or not they would release to the public the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Palace press officer Claire Castro made the comment on the handling of ICI’s final […]
Read MoreMANILA — The plunder and graft complaints filed by the National Bureau of Investigation against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan were already submitted for resolution, the Department of Justice said on Thursday. Justice Spokesperson Polo Martinez said Estrada, Bonoan, and their co-respondents have already filed their respective counter-affidavits.“We have 60 […]
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) held a meeting to ensure peace and order on the rallies that would take place during the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolt on February 25, an official of the department said Tuesday. Justice spokesperson Polo Martinez said the PNP and the […]
Read MoreA Manila court has ordered the issuance of a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-respondents in his plunder complaint at the Department of Justice (DOJ) over their alleged involvement in an anomalous flood control project. Based on the four-page order, the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 52 also directed […]
Read MoreBusinessman Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is facing charges over the missing sabungeros case, is still in the country as there are no records indicating otherwise, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said Tuesday. “Of course, we have partners. We have member countries na nakikipag-cooperate sa atin (that are coordinating with us). And we’re exploring all avenues,” Vida […]
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to issue subpoenas next week against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla as they face separate plunder complaints in relation to the flood control corruption scandal. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DOJ Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said the Justice Department “this coming […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has not received or reviewed any affidavit of recantation made by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara about his involvement in the flood control anomalies. DOJ spokesman and prosecution attorney Polo Martinez made the statement on Saturday following a report […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — More than 880 human skeletal fragments have been found in Taal Lake during the search for the missing sabungeros. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday, October 21, Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez said that search efforts for the alleged remains of the missing cockfight enthusiasts continue. He said that […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken note of controversial contractor Cezarah “Sarah” Discaya’s heart sign and remark in an interview, calling it “insincerity and complacency” amid the flood control probe. “The heart sign and the remarks of Ms. Sarah Discaya are all taken into account in the assessment and evaluation of […]
Read MoreAuthorities have recovered a total of 401 pieces of skeletal remains from the Taal Lake during the search for the missing sabungeros, an official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday. “From July 10, 2025 up to present, based on the records of the PNP Forensic Group, there are 401 pieces of skeletal remains […]
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