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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to convert its temporary DOJ Caravan and DOJ Action Center into permanent DOJ Katarungan Offices. The initiative is part of an effort to expand the department’s network of 18 regional, 82 provincial, and 149 city offices nationwide. Secretary Fredderick A. Vida said the government has a duty to provide hope to Filipinos by ensuring a fair, efficient, and accessible justice system. “It is the duty of the government to give hope to our countrymen by providing proper justice services and ensuring they have somewhere to turn to in times of need,” he said. “When you give our countrymen a dedicated place to seek help, it restores their faith in the rule of law. That is the true measure of public service.” The DOJ is finalizing structural and funding proposals for submission to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Once approved, the new Katarungan Offices will offer free legal consultations and advice, mediation services, coordination with state prosecutors, and referrals to partner government agencies. The department will also expand its online portals and internet‑based access points to provide legal assistance to Filipinos regardless of location. Under Secretary Vida’s leadership, the DOJ is pursuing organizational reforms, including expanding its workforce to improve prosecution efficiency and strengthening inter‑agency coordination through the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC). The move aligns with the administration’s directives to improve the lives of Filipinos by ensuring a responsive, people‑centered justice system. Article source: The Daily Tribune | Image credit: The Daily Tribune
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to convert its temporary DOJ Caravan and DOJ Action Center into permanent DOJ Katarungan Offices. The initiative is part of an effort to expand the department’s network of 18 regional, 82 provincial, and 149 city offices nationwide. Secretary Fredderick A. Vida said the government has a duty to provide hope to Filipinos by ensuring a fair, efficient, and accessible justice system. “It is the duty of the government to give hope to our countrymen by providing proper justice services and ensuring they have somewhere to turn to in times of need,” he said. “When you give our countrymen a dedicated place to seek help, it restores their faith in the rule of law. That is the true measure of public service.” The DOJ is finalizing structural and funding proposals for submission to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Once approved, the new Katarungan Offices will offer free legal consultations and advice, mediation services, coordination with state prosecutors, and referrals to partner government agencies. The department will also expand its online portals and internet‑based access points to provide legal assistance to Filipinos regardless of location. Under Secretary Vida’s leadership, the DOJ is pursuing organizational reforms, including expanding its workforce to improve prosecution efficiency and strengthening inter‑agency coordination through the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC). The move aligns with the administration’s directives to improve the lives of Filipinos by ensuring a responsive, people‑centered justice system.
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