Justice Secretary Remulla secures Commission on Appointments nod

Secretary of Justice Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla speaks in front of of DOJ employees during his first flag ceremony as justice secretary on July 4, 2022. In his speech Remulla has identified three attached agencies of the department that need their help.

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MANILA, Philippines — The congressional Commission on Appointments on Wednesday afternoon confirmed the appointment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.

The influential bicameral panel has the constitutional duty to screen and either approve or disapprove the appointments of heads of government departments, diplomats and high-ranking military officials.

"We believe that the DOJ, through the leadership of Secretary Remulla will give justice to every man, woman and child, no matter what the circumstance of birth, no matter the economic standing,” Sen. Francis Tolentino, who moved for the recommendation of Remulla’s appointment, said.

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