Bato Dela Rosa ‘a fugitive,’ protectors face raps – DOJ

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 05/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Justice Secretary has warned on Thursday those who would help Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in evading an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. Justice Secretary Fredderick…

Bato dela Rosa faces arrest if he tries to leave PH says DOJ

Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 05/16/2026

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa would be ordered arrested once he attempts to leave the country on the basis of a warrant that has yet to be served on the lawmaker, said Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida on…

Bato dela Rosa: DOJ says he may be surrendered to ICC under PH law

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 05/13/2026

MANILA, Philippines — There’s a clear statutory pathway for the Philippine government to implement the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Under RA 9851, we may surrender a…

Palace: Gov’t to do everything necessary to ensure Zaldy Co’s return

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 04/24/2026

MANILA – Malacañang on Friday said the government would exhaust all efforts to ensure the return of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to the Philippines. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of government aid distribution…

DOJ signs pact with DICT, PCO to combat digital disinformation

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 04/13/2026

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Presidential Communications Office and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for a coordinated and whole-of-government response against the…

Work done: ICI turns over documents to Justice department

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 03/23/2026

MANILA – Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) Chair Andres Reyes met with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Monday to turn over documents and other materials it gathered during investigations into anomalous flood control projects. Reyes met…

Atong Ang: His coddlers are liable under the law — DOJ

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 02/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday asserted that persons coddling or helping fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang escape arrest are criminally liable under the law. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez reiterated that “any person who…

DOJ confident that Atong Ang is still in PH

02/10/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is confident that gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is currently facing kidnapping charges over the case of the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts), is still in the country. “Yes,”…

Plunder raps vs. Estrada, Revilla: DOJ begins preliminary probe

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 02/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday conducted the first preliminary investigation hearing into the plunder complaint filed against Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in connection with the anomalous flood…

Gretchen Barretto: DOJ junks sabungeros case against her

Tetch Torres-Tupas - INQUIRER.net 12/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The criminal case against Gretchen Barretto in connection with the missing sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts) has been dismissed by the Department of Justice. Witness Julie “Dondon” Patidungan identified Barretto and 10 others of the so-called…

Atong Ang, 21 others: DOJ orders filing of multiple charges against them

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 12/10/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday ordered the filing of multiple charges against 22 individuals, including billionaire Charlie “Atong” Ang, in connection with the “missing sabungeros”. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said the charges for…

Bong Revilla on facing allegations: ‘Truth is on my side’

Mary Joy Salcedo - @inquirerdotnet 12/06/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, after being listed as a respondent in the flood mess cases in Bulacan before the Department of Justice (DOJ), said he will face allegations with courage, emphasizing that the truth…

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