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The Department of Justice (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Katarungan, abbreviated as DOJ) is under the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for upholding the rule of law in the Philippines. It is the government's principal law agency, serving as its legal counsel and prosecution arm. [2]
Dame is a member of the New Patriotic Party.In March 2017, he was appointed by President Akufo-Addo to serve as deputy Attorney General and deputy Minister of Justice. [7] [8] On 21 January 2021, after his party retained power in the December 2020 election, he was elevated to the position of substantive Attorney General and Minister of Justice to replace Gloria Akuffo.
Rodrigo Duterte assumed office as President of the Philippines on June 30, 2016, and his term ended on June 30, 2022. On May 31, 2016, a few weeks before his presidential inauguration, Duterte named his Cabinet members, [8] which comprised a diverse selection of former military generals, childhood friends, classmates, and leftists. [9]
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce: Rafael Alunan: 1943–1945 Minister of Health, Labor and Public Instructions: Emiliano Tría Tirona: 1943–1945 Minister of Finance: Antonio de las Alas: 1943–1945 Minister of Foreign Affairs: Claro M. Recto: 1943–1945 Minister of Justice: Quintín Paredes: 1943–1945 Minister of Education: Camilo ...
A justice ministry, ministry of justice, [1] or department of justice, [2] is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice.The ministry or department is often headed by a minister of justice (minister for justice in a very few countries) or a secretary of justice.
Ministers of Justice: Act Vicente Abad Santos January 17, 1973 January 16, 1979 39 Catalino Macaraig, Jr. January 17, 1979 July 22, 1979 40 Ricardo C. Puno: July 23, 1979 June 1981 July 1981 June 30, 1984 Fourth Republic: 41 Estelito P. Mendoza: June 30, 1984 February 27, 1986 42 Neptali A. Gonzales: February 28, 1986 March 8, 1987 Corazon ...
Deputy minister is a title borne by politicians or officials in certain countries governed under a parliamentary system.A deputy minister is positioned in some way ‘under’ a minister, who is a full member of Cabinet, in charge of a particular standing policy portfolio, and typically oversees an associated civil service department.
The chief justice of the Philippines (Filipino: Punong Mahistrado ng Pilipinas) presides over the Supreme Court and is the highest judicial officer of the government of the Philippines. As of April 5, 2021, the position is currently held by Alexander Gesmundo , who was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte following the early retirement of his ...