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22/04/2026

21/04/2026

DPP Crisolito Tavera, APP Maureen Rose Obon-Galo, and APP Rodolfo Penalosa joined Provincial and Municipal Social Workers, as well as Women and Children Protection Desk Officers, for a meaningful dialogue on managing and filing cases involving women and children. 🤝 The collaborative efforts aim to strengthen inter-agency coordination and cooperation by addressing shared challenges and streamlining processes to better protect and support women and children in our communities.

20/04/2026

The RULES OF PROCEDURE of the National Prosecution Service are embodied in these circulars:

✅ DC 15 dated July 16, 2024

Rules on Preliminary Investigations and Inquest Proceedings https://www.doj.gov.ph/files/2024/DC_2024/DC%2015%20series%20of%202024.pdf

✅DC 28 dated November 13, 2024

Rules on Summary Investigation and Expedited Preliminary Investigation.https://www.doj.gov.ph/files/2024/DC_2024/Department%20Circular%20No.%20028%20s%202024.pdf

06/04/2026

THEY'RE FINALLY HERE!!! 😍

These anatomically correct dolls serve as valuable testimonial aids during forensic interviews of sexually abused children, going beyond their role as mere toys.

Thank you Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation for these ACDs and Pros. Van Abrugar for making this possible.

29/03/2026

24/03/2026

This Women's Month, Assistant Provincial Prosecutor Maureen Rose T. Obon-Galo joined Unli Views host, Ms. Sentay Quitorio in discussing the salient provisions of R.A. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.

Catch this women's month episode of UnliViews on TV13 and Voice of the Word Media Network page this Friday!

16/03/2026

PRESS RELEASE | DOJ hails SC ruling on stricter evidence standards in preliminary investigations

The Department of Justice (DOJ) welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) affirming the validity of Department Circular No. 015, series of 2024, which elevated the standard of proof in preliminary investigations and inquest proceedings from mere probable cause to prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction.

The rule change was introduced to address longstanding challenges in the justice system, including the filing of weak cases that overburden courts, prolong trials, and erode public trust.

By requiring a higher threshold, prima facie evidence demonstrating not just probable cause but a reasonable certainty of conviction, the DOJ ensures only meritorious cases proceed to trial and criminal cases, improving the overall quality of cases brought before the courts, as well as a higher conviction rate for the prosecution.

Justice Secretary Fredderick A. Vida hailed the SC ruling, describing it as an affirmation of the DOJ’s commitment to reform and advance the country’s criminal justice system.

"The Supreme Court's affirmation validates our bold step toward a more discerning and effective prosecution system. This is not about making justice harder to achieve. It’s about making it fairer, faster, and more reliable for all Filipinos,” Justice Secretary Vida stated.

This shift promotes efficiency, reduces judicial backlog, protects the rights of the accused, and upholds the presumption of innocence.

The Department will continue implementing these guidelines nationwide, providing training to prosecutors and collaborating with stakeholders to refine processes further.