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DOJ chief Remulla's eldest son arrested in drug op
DOJ chief Remulla's eldest son arrested in drug op
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Published Oct 13, 2022 03:52 PM PHT
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Updated Oct 13, 2022 11:15 PM PHT
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MANILA (4th UPDATE) — The eldest son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla was arrested in a recent anti-illegal drug operation, the official's brother Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla said Thursday.
MANILA (4th UPDATE) — The eldest son of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla was arrested in a recent anti-illegal drug operation, the official's brother Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla said Thursday.
Sec. Remulla, who just returned home from Switzerland where he attended the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council, said in a statement that he is grateful to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for doing its job "without fear or favor".
Sec. Remulla, who just returned home from Switzerland where he attended the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council, said in a statement that he is grateful to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for doing its job "without fear or favor".
Gov. Remulla said in a Facebook post that Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III, who was nabbed by law enforcement authorities Tuesday in Las Pinas City for alleged possession of suspected kush, is his nephew, being the oldest son of the Justice secretary.
Gov. Remulla said in a Facebook post that Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III, who was nabbed by law enforcement authorities Tuesday in Las Pinas City for alleged possession of suspected kush, is his nephew, being the oldest son of the Justice secretary.
Law enforcement authorities said seized from Juanito were two packets containing suspected kush worth around P1.3 million.
Law enforcement authorities said seized from Juanito were two packets containing suspected kush worth around P1.3 million.
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The drugs were allegedly confiscated during a controlled delivery conducted by an inter-agency task force to a house in Las Piñas City, where the suspect was supposedly the intended recipient.
The drugs were allegedly confiscated during a controlled delivery conducted by an inter-agency task force to a house in Las Piñas City, where the suspect was supposedly the intended recipient.
The suspected kush allegedly came from abroad.
The suspected kush allegedly came from abroad.
Juanito underwent inquest proceedings on Thursday morning.
Juanito underwent inquest proceedings on Thursday morning.
"This is a very difficult time for me and my family, but this is nothing compared to what so many Filipinos are going through. I will respect the justice system. And I wish my son a path to redemption," Sec. Remulla said.
"This is a very difficult time for me and my family, but this is nothing compared to what so many Filipinos are going through. I will respect the justice system. And I wish my son a path to redemption," Sec. Remulla said.
DOJ CHIEF SAYS 'WILL NOT INTERVENE'
The chief of the Department of Justice, which is the government's prosecution arm, said he "will not intervene in nor influence my son's predicament, and I have not done so in any way."
The chief of the Department of Justice, which is the government's prosecution arm, said he "will not intervene in nor influence my son's predicament, and I have not done so in any way."
"I have to abide by the Oath of Office I took when I assumed this position," he said.
"I have to abide by the Oath of Office I took when I assumed this position," he said.
"We all know about unconditional love, but at 38 years old, he will have to face his predicament as a fully emancipated child," Sec. Remulla said of his son. "A person should always face the consequences of their actions and I will let justice take its own course."
"We all know about unconditional love, but at 38 years old, he will have to face his predicament as a fully emancipated child," Sec. Remulla said of his son. "A person should always face the consequences of their actions and I will let justice take its own course."
Sec. Remulla arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Thursday afternoon where he was given airport courtesy assistance.
Sec. Remulla arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Thursday afternoon where he was given airport courtesy assistance.
PDEA OPERATION
Gov. Remulla, meanwhile, said "we were never informed" of the PDEA operation against his nephew.
"Our family is devastated with these developments most especially my 87 year old mother. We thank everyone for their calls of concern but rest assured that we are on top of the situation and that we shall abide in accordance with the due process of law," he said.
Gov. Remulla, meanwhile, said "we were never informed" of the PDEA operation against his nephew.
"Our family is devastated with these developments most especially my 87 year old mother. We thank everyone for their calls of concern but rest assured that we are on top of the situation and that we shall abide in accordance with the due process of law," he said.
"What we are going through is what millions of Filipino families are also going through now. We have been asked numerous times by friends and associates to intervene with their family members’ cases and we have never in any way intervened. We are not about to break any rules now," he added.
"What we are going through is what millions of Filipino families are also going through now. We have been asked numerous times by friends and associates to intervene with their family members’ cases and we have never in any way intervened. We are not about to break any rules now," he added.
— With reports from Michael Delizo, Raffy Santos and Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News; and stringer
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Impeachment trial can only extend if started in 19th Congress — retired justice
Impeachment trial can only extend if started in 19th Congress — retired justice
MANILA — The impeachment process for Vice President Sara Duterte must start during the 19th Congress or it could raise issues of jurisdiction if it extends into the 20th Congress, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna said Wednesday.
MANILA — The impeachment process for Vice President Sara Duterte must start during the 19th Congress or it could raise issues of jurisdiction if it extends into the 20th Congress, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna said Wednesday.
Senate President Francis Escudero earlier said the impeachment trial may possibly begin after the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July.
Senate President Francis Escudero earlier said the impeachment trial may possibly begin after the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July.
"Hindi kailangan tapusin ang paglilitis under the 19th Congress. Pero dapat umpisahan dahil kapag hindi inumpisahan, baka yung jurisdiction ng tribunal hindi ma-attach and it will be too late to attach it to 20th Congress," Azcuna said at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum.
"Hindi kailangan tapusin ang paglilitis under the 19th Congress. Pero dapat umpisahan dahil kapag hindi inumpisahan, baka yung jurisdiction ng tribunal hindi ma-attach and it will be too late to attach it to 20th Congress," Azcuna said at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum.
(The trial does not have to end under the 19th Congress, but it has to start. If it doesn't start, the jurisdiction of the tribunal might not be attached and it will be too late to attach it in the 20th Congress)
(The trial does not have to end under the 19th Congress, but it has to start. If it doesn't start, the jurisdiction of the tribunal might not be attached and it will be too late to attach it in the 20th Congress)
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Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said that can be clarified by the Supreme Court but not yet.
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said that can be clarified by the Supreme Court but not yet.
"Ano palang seven days [since na-file] so hindi pa masyadong ripe for adjudication to clarify the word 'forthwith'. Siguro pag tumagal na ng isang buwan...'ano ba yung fortwith?'," he shared.
"Ano palang seven days [since na-file] so hindi pa masyadong ripe for adjudication to clarify the word 'forthwith'. Siguro pag tumagal na ng isang buwan...'ano ba yung fortwith?'," he shared.
(It has only been seven days, so it's not yet ripe for adjudication to clarify the word 'forthwith'. Maybe in a month)
(It has only been seven days, so it's not yet ripe for adjudication to clarify the word 'forthwith'. Maybe in a month)
Azcuna said the trial proper can wait "but taking the oath is the important part", adding the impeachment court has to be convened.
Azcuna said the trial proper can wait "but taking the oath is the important part", adding the impeachment court has to be convened.
"Once they convene, they will acquire jurisdiction over the impeachment complaint."
"Once they convene, they will acquire jurisdiction over the impeachment complaint."
Tolentino agreed that the convening would signal the start of the trial.
Tolentino agreed that the convening would signal the start of the trial.
"That is the time, you're correct, that we can now start the process," he said.
"That is the time, you're correct, that we can now start the process," he said.
Escudero has maintained the Senate already has jurisdiction over the case and the "subject matter of impeachment."
Escudero has maintained the Senate already has jurisdiction over the case and the "subject matter of impeachment."
He added: "Wala pa kaming jurisdiction sa katawan ng nasasakdal, si VP Sara, hanggang hindi siya na-aarraign."
He added: "Wala pa kaming jurisdiction sa katawan ng nasasakdal, si VP Sara, hanggang hindi siya na-aarraign."
(We do not have jurisdiction over the person of the respondent, VP Sara, until she is arraigned)
(We do not have jurisdiction over the person of the respondent, VP Sara, until she is arraigned)
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