Justitae Pax Opus

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"Justitae Pax Opus"

The Department of Justice (DOJ) logo/seal features three stars representing the three main geographical islands of the

Philippines; a scale symbolizing equality, which is balanced over a sword, symbolic of authority in the dispensation of

justice. These symbols are superimposed over a map of the Philippines representing the country. The Latin maxim

"Justitae Pax Opus", meaning "Justice for All", completes the logo and supports the rationale for DOJ's existence.


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VISIONA just and peaceful society anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and truth

MISSIONTowards the effective, efficient and equitable administration of justice

MANDATETo uphold the rule of law by serving as the principal law agency of the government

PLEDGEWe undertake to provide every person equal access to justice, to faithfully safeguard constitutional rights and toensure that no one is deprived of due process of law.

Our commitment is to advocate for reforms in partnership with our stakeholders, to simplify processes and re-engineer systems to best serve our constituents

We shall work with honor and integrity for the institution, for God and country.

THE MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEThe Department of Justice (DOJ) derives its mandate primarily from the Administrative Code of 1987 (ExecutiveOrder No. 292). It carries out this mandate through the Department Proper and the Departments attached agenciesunder the direct control and supervision of the Secretary of Justice.

Under EO 292, the DOJ is the governments principal law agency. As such, the DOJ serves as the governmentsprosecution arm and administers the governments criminal justice system by investigating crimes, prosecutingoffenders and overseeing the correctional system. The DOJ, through its attached offices, is also the governmentslegal counsel and representative in litigations and proceedings requiring the services of a lawyer; implements thePhilippines laws on the admission and stay of aliens within its territory; provides free legal services to indigent

Filipinos; and settles land disputes between and among small landowners and indigenous cultural minorities.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. The DOJ investigates the commission of crimes and

prosecutes offenders through the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)and the National ProsecutionService (NPS), respectively. Likewise, the DOJ administers the probation and correction system of the countrythrough the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) and theParole andProbation Administration (PPA).

LEGAL COUNSEL OF GOVERNMENT. The DOJ, through theOffice of the Solicitor General (OSG) andthe Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC), acts as the legal representative of the Governmentof the Philippines, its agencies and instrumentalities including government owned and controlled corporations andtheir subsidiaries, officials and agents in any proceeding, investigation or matter requiring the services of a lawyer.

EO 292 specifically designates the Secretary as Attorney-General and ex-officio legal adviser of government-ownedor controlled corporations (GOCC) and their subsidiaries. The Secretary exercises administrative adjudicatorypowers over all controversies between/among government agencies, including government owned and controlledcorporations including their subsidiaries. This power of adjudication of the Secretary originally stemmedfrom Presidential Decree No. 242, and is now embodied in Sections 66 to 71, Chapter 14, Book IV of E.O.292.

He is likewise empowered to act on all queries and/or requests for legal advice and guidance from private partiesand other officials and employees of the government.

REGULATION OF IMMIGRATION. The DOJ provides immigration and naturalization regulatory services andimplements the laws governing citizenship and the admission and stay of aliens through the Bureau ofImmigration (BI). Also, underAdministrative Order No. 142 dated August 23, 1994, the Secretary or hisduly-authorized representative is authorized to act on immigration matters, including waiver of visas and admissionof aliens, except deportation matters.


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Children (IACVAWC), the monitoring body of government initiatives to counter violence against womenand children.

The Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998 (RA 8505), which mandated the DOJ to

participate in inter-agency efforts to establish Rape Crisis Centers in every city or province for the purposeof rendering assistance to rape victims.

Administrative Order 211 (2007), which designated the DOJ as a member agency of the Task ForceAgainst Political Violence tasked to undertake the prevention, investigation, prosecution and

punishment of political violence.

Executive Order 180 (1987), which created the Public Sector Labor Management Council, of which

the Secretary is a member, to provide guidelines for the exercise of the right of government employees toorganize.

The Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (RA

7610). Pursuant to the said law, Executive Order 275 (1995)designated the Secretary as the Chairmanof the Special Committee for the Protection of Children.

Other tasks falling within the multifarious duties of the executive branch to administer the laws devolve upon theDepartment through the Secretary, to wit:

The Anti-Dummy Law (Commonwealth No. 108), as amended by Presidential Decree 715, whereby

the Secretary is empowered to authorize the employment of aliens as technical personnel in themanagement of a franchise, business or enterprise expressly reserved by law to Filipino citizens orcorporations or associations whose equity at least 60% of which is owned by Filipinos;

The Local Government Code (Section 187 of RA 7160) which vests in the Secretary appellate

jurisdiction over the constitutionality or legality of municipal tax ordinances and revenue measures;

Executive Order 643 (2007) which vests the DOJ with administrative supervision over the Presidential

Commission on Good Government (PCGG)

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The Secretary is also an ex-officio member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC), [Section 8(1), Article VIIIof the 1987 Constitution], the Committee on Privatization [AO 48 (1987)], and the National WaterResources Board (NWRB)(EO 123, series of 2002). He is also an ex-officio director of the Power SectorAssets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation (RA 9136, otherwise known as Electric PowerIndustry Reform Act of 2001). Under EO 648, series of 1981, an undersecretary of the DOJ is designated asan ex-officio Commissioner of the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).

History of DOJ


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The Department of Justice was born during the Revolutionary Assembly in Naic, Cavite on 17 April 1897. The pursuit of the

mandate to establish a regime of law fell on the shoulders of Don Severino delas Alas, who was named Secretary of Grace

and Justice. As Spanish sovereignty was drawing to a close, it was reorganized in Kawit, Cavite under the decree dated 26

September 1898 of Gen, Emilio Aguinaldo. During the American occupation of the Philippines, the Department of Justice

was named at different times, as the Office of the Attorney of the Supreme Court, the Office of the Attorney General and

as the Department of Finance and Justice. The Department was established in 1916 by the Americans and continued tofunction as such under Commonwealth Government. In 1942, the Japanese invaders transformed the Department into a

commission and under their puppet government, into a Ministry. In 1946, the Department of Justice was born under the

Philippine Republic. When the parliamentary system of government was set up in 1973, the Department was again named

into a Ministry. In 1986, EDSA Revolution ushered in the rebirth of the Department of Justice.

Strategic Thrusts and ProgramsThe strategic thrust and programs of the Department includes the achievement of Major Final Outputs (MFOs) aswell as the Departments programs, activities and projects, to wit:

MFO 1 Investigation and Prosecution Services

Investigation of criminal cases

Prosecution of criminal cases

Monitoring of child related cases

MFO 2 Witness Protection Services

Applications received and evaluated

Witnesses covered by the program

MFO 3 Pardon and Parole Services

Prisoners evaluated for release on parole and recommended for Executive Clemency

Parolees / pardonees evaluated for final release and discharge Orders of arrest and recommitment of parolees and pardonees

Confirmation of transfer of residence of parolees / pardonees

MFO 4 Claims Services

Cases / claims acted upon

Grant of compensation

MFO 5 Special Legal Services

Legal opinions

Decisions / rulings / orders / resolutions reviewed and prepared

Replies / legal advice prepared / issued to other government personnel / private parties

Special legal services / studies conducted and prepared

Logical Framework


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The DOJ Organizational Structure

At present,the Department of Justice is headed by the Secretary of Justice, assisted by five(5) Undersecretaries andthree (3) Assistant Secretaries.

Attached to the Office of the Secretary of Justice is the Board of Pardons and Parole.

OSEC has six (6) major functional offices and services namely:

Office of the Chief State Prosecutor

Office of the Chief State Counsel

Technical Staff

Administrative Service

Financial and Management Service

Management Services Office

DOJ Organizational Chart


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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS

Secretary of JusticeProvides overall management and direction over the Department including all offices and agencies. Acts as theAttorney-General of the Philippines and ex-officio legal adviser of all government-owned or controlled corporations.

UndersecretariesAdvise and assist the Secretary of Justice in the formulation and implementation of general objectives and policiesfor the agencies and bureaus supervised and/or controlled by the Department. Oversee all the operational activitiesof the Department and serve as deputies for the Secretary.

Assistant Secretary for Personnel Management and DevelopmentAdvises and assists the Secretary of Justice on matters pertaining to personnel planning, management anddevelopment for the Department and its bureaus and offices.

Assistant Secretary for Financial and Management ServiceAdvises the Secretary of Justice in the formulation, determination and implementation of budgetary and fiscalpolicies. Assists the Secretary in financial, budgetary, accounting and management matters pertaining to theDepartment and its bureaus/offices.

Assistant Secretary for Legislative AffairsLiaises with Congress, maintains a complete inventory of all bills/resolutions involving the DOJ as well as monitorand advocates the passage of such bills/resolutions.


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National Prosecution Service (NPS)Assists the Secretary of Justice in the performance of powers and functions of the Department relative to its role asthe prosecution arm of the government, particularly investigation and prosecution of all criminal cases, except those

under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Office of the Ombudsman.

Legal Staff (Office of the Chief State Counsel)Assists the Secretary of Justice in the performance of his functions as Attorney-General of the Philippines and as ex-officio legal adviser of government-owned or controlled corporations or enterprises and their subsidiaries. Thisincludes evaluation and rendition of opinion upon request in writing on any question of law from the President,heads of executive departments, bureaus and offices, and any government-owned or controlled corporation; andprocessing, evaluation and action on all applications for recognition, visa, citizenship, refugee and other immigrationmatters.

Board of Pardons and ParoleGrants parole and recommend to the President the grant of any form of executive clemency to deserving prisonersor individuals. Function includes studies/reviews/deliberation of carpetas of prisoners qualified for parole/ executiveclemency, and review of reports submitted by the Parole and Probation Administration and make necessarydecisions.

Technical StaffAssists the Secretary of Justice in the exercise of its control and/or supervision over agencies and offices under theDepartment, and those devolving upon him as Chairman and member of various boards and inter-department

committees and ad-hoc bodies.

Administrative ServiceProvides the Department services relating to personnel management, training and employee development,information dissemination, records, supply and equipment management, collection and disbursement of funds,medical and dental services, security, custodial, janitorial and general services.

a) Personnel DivisionAdvises management on personnel policy and administration. Performs personnel management functions such asselection and placement, preparation of payrolls for the DOJ-OSEC proper (excluding field Prosecution Offices) andprocess vouchers, performance rating, preparation/implementation of training programs, provision of medical

services, maintenance of personnel records/statistics, and general personnel administration including attendance,leave of absence, appointment, promotion, transfer, and other personnel transactions.

b) General Services Division

Provides policy guidance and performs functions on matters of records management, communication,transportation, custodial, general utility services, supply management including procurement, storage, distributionand conduct of inventory, and other administrative services including provision/coordination of messenger,document duplication, and encoding services.

c) Information Division

Develops effective public information programs on Department policies, plans and activities through preparation anddissemination of media materials and coordination with central government information offices; monitors andupdates management on pertinent media/public affairs; and performs public/media relations functions.

Financial and Management ServiceProvides the Secretary of Justice advice and assistance on budgeting, accounting, internal auditing, managementimprovement and other related financial matters pertaining to the Department and its attached bureaus/offices.

a) Budget DivisionPerforms functions pertaining to budget preparation, authorization, implementation and accountability throughpreparation/review/ consolidation of budget proposals, coordination/consultation with Congress and the DBM,processing of budgetary documents, and preparation of expenditure reports. Develops and improves budgetarymethods and procedures, and provides technical advice on matters relating to budget.

b) Accounting Division


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Performs general accounting functions including bookkeeping, verification of records, preparation ofvouchers/abstract and posting of such transactions, interpretation and reporting of financial records andcoordination on national accounting/reporting system, preparation of financial statements, schedules and reports forsubmission to oversight agencies. Handles the processing and printing of payrolls for ATM Payroll System andContinuous Form Checks for field Prosecution offices, and remits all monthly payroll deductions togovernment/private institutions. Provides technical advice on financial matters.

c) Management and Audit Division

Conducts pre-audit of all disbursement vouchers in the DOJ-OSEC to ensure that utilization of resources areconsistent with existing COA and DBM rules and regulations, and monitors compliance with COA findings andobservations. Reviews computations of terminal leave credits of all officials and employees. Undertakes

management survey of organization structures, manpower and operations. Reviews existing methods, proceduresand systems and submits recommendations for improvement.

Management Services OfficeProvides the Department with an efficient, effective and economical services pertaining to planning, programming,research/statistics and development of an integrated information system.

a) Planning and Statistics DivisionUndertakes organizational planning and programming based on strategic policy thrusts and national plans;gathering, processing, documentation and reporting of statistical data from central/field operations; and studies andrecommends overall organizational development of the Department.

b) Management Information Systems DivisionProvides technical support and information technology (IT) solutions for information/data management; preparesand implements information systems plans; and translates management ideas/concepts into IT solutions.

ATTACHED AGENCIESThe DOJ pursues its mandate through nine agencies. These are the following:

1. BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION2. NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION3. BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS4. PAROLE AND PROBATION ADMINISTRATION

5. PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S OFFICE6. LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY7. COMMISSION ON THE SETTLEMENT OF LAND PROBLEMS

8. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CORPORATE COUNSEL9. OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

10.PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOOD GOVERNMENT

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION

In accordance with the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, the Commission on Immigrationand Deportation was renamed BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION as it is more properly called today.Under this code the Bureau is composed of three (3) structural units namely: the Office of theCommissioner, the Board of Commissioners, and the Board of Special Inquiry. These groups act

as collegial bodies and exercises quasi-judicial powers affecting the entry and stay of foreign
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/http://www.nbi.doj.gov.ph/http://www.bucor.gov.ph/http://www.probation.gov.ph/http://www.pao.gov.ph/http://www.lra.gov.ph/http://www.ogcc.gov.ph/http://www.osg.gov.ph/http://www.nbi.doj.gov.ph/http://www.bucor.gov.ph/http://www.probation.gov.ph/http://www.pao.gov.ph/http://www.lra.gov.ph/http://www.ogcc.gov.ph/http://www.osg.gov.ph/http://www.immigration.gov.ph/


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nationals in the country.

NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

The main objective of the National Bureau of Investigation is the establishment and maintenanceof a modern, effective and efficient investigative service and research agency for the purpose ofimplementing fully principal functions provided under Republic Act No. 157, as amended.

BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is charged with custody and rehabilitation of nationaloffenders, that is, those sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of more than three (3) years.

PAROLE AND PROBATION ADMINISTRATION

The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) provides a less costly alternative to imprisonmentof offenders who are likely to respond to individualized community based treatment programs.

PUBLIC ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

The Public Attorney's Office provides indigent litigants free legal assistance.

COMMISSION ON THE SETTLEMENT OF LAND PROBLEMS

The Land Registration Authority is mandated to issue decrees of registration and certificates oftitle and register documents, patents and other land transaction for the benefit of landowners,Agrarian Reform-beneficiaries and the registering public in general; to provide a secure, stableand trustworthy record of land ownership and recorded interests therein so as to promote socialand economic well-being and contribute national development.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CORPORATE COUNSEL

The Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) was founded on December 01, 1935 asa Government Counsel Division under the Department of Justice (DOJ). Todate, it has emergedas the premier law office of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), theirsubsidiaries, other corporate offsprings and government-acquired asset corporations.


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OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL

The Office of the Solicitor General which is an independent and autonomous office attached to the

Department of Justice for budgetary purposes is the legal representative of the Government ofthe republic of the Philippines, its agencies and instrumentalities and its officials and agents inany litigation, proceeding investigation or matter requiring the services of a lawyer before the

local court systems or international fora.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON GOOD GOVERNMENT

The Presidential Commission on Good Government shall be charged with the task of assisting thePresident in the recovery of i ll-gotten wealth accumulated by former President Ferdinand E.

Marcos, his immediate family, relatives, subordinates and close associates, whether located in thePhilippines or abroad, including the takeover or sequestration of all business enterprises andentities owned or controlled by them, during his administration, directly or through nominees, by

taking undue advantage of their public office and/or using their powers, authority, influence, connection orrelationship; the investigation of such cases of graft and corruption as the President may assign to the Commissionfrom time to time; and the adoption of safeguards to ensure that the above practices shall not be repeated in anymanner under the new government, and the institution of adequate measures to prevent the occurrence of

corruption.

LAND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY

The Land Registration Authority is mandated to issue decrees of registration and certificates oftitle and register documents, patents and other land transaction for the benefit of landowners,Agrarian Reform-beneficiaries and the registering public in general; to provide a secure, stableand trustworthy record of land ownership and recorded interests therein so as to promote socialand economic well-being and contribute national development.


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Departmentof justice

Submitted by:

Domagas, Jermeine Cara M.ANU5-0

Submitted to:

Mr. QuetuaPol-Sci Professor

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