After flak over Palparan interview, DOJ says best for BuCor to consult on public interest matters

This 2018 photo shows convicted kidnapper and retired general Jovito Palparan Jr., who was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison that year.

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MANILA, Philippines — After a television interview of convict Jovito Palparan that neither the Department of Justice or court knew about drew flak, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra clarified that in matters concerning public interest, he would prefer that the Bureau of Corrections reach out to his office first.

"Let’s put it this way: I would rather BuCor consult the DOJ, as its mother agency, on matters of public interest that may give rise to legal questions or involve policy considerations," Guevarra told reporters.

"As you all probably know, the Office of the Justice Secretary is not hard to access," he added.

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