Jesus Crispin Remulla

The latest news and updates on Jesus Crispin Remulla, a seasoned Filipino lawyer and politician, he currently serves as Secretary of Justice, a role he assumed in 2022. His extensive career includes multiple terms as a Representative for Cavite and a period as Governor of the province. As Justice Secretary, he is focused on prison reforms, digitalising the justice system, and combating human trafficking and cybercrime. He has also notably sought international assistance for the search in Taal Lake and affirmed the credibility of a key witness in the missing cockfighting workers case. His work aims to enhance justice accessibility and efficiency.

Jesus Crispin Remulla

Philippine president’s cousin charged over US$118 million flood scandal

Ombudsman vows ‘no sacred cows’ as former House speaker faces life imprisonment over bogus project scheme.

Philippine religious group challenges Marcos, seeks to shield senator over probe

Philippine lawmaker surrenders, posts bail after court orders his arrest

Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co’s arrest revives long-stalled corruption probe

Observers say Co’s arrest is a ‘notable step towards accountability’ and committee hearings on the flood control scandal could resume.

Could a plunder probe weaken Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s 2028 prospects?

An insider said the filing is less about getting a conviction than opening the door to financial scrutiny that could damage her politically.

New corruption complaint against Philippine VP Duterte heightens political drama

The filing comes as a corruption crisis grows, setting up a tough legal fight that could threaten Duterte’s potential 2028 presidential bid.

‘Test the waters’: rumoured ICC plan to arrest Duterte ally grips Philippines

The ombudsman’s revelation of an arrest warrant may be a calculated risk to test the waters on possible reactions, analysts say.

Philippine ombudsman claims Duterte’s drugs war ally Dela Rosa’s arrest imminent

Ombudsman Remulla says the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for the Philippine senator, but the court has denied the claim.

Has Philippines lost world’s trust over flood-control corruption scandal?

Stories of Filipinos being turned away in Oslo over ‘money-laundering issues’ point to a bigger problem of market confidence, analysts say.

Philippines’ Marcos names ally to corruption watchdog post amid flood scandal

Jesus Crispin Remulla’s appointment as ombudsman for flood project corruption has sparked accountability concerns.

Duterte’s son files ‘kidnapping’ charges – in a bid to save Philippine VP Sara?

The lawsuit targets the justice secretary, a front runner for the ombudsman role who could decide the fate of Sara’s corruption cases.

Terror in the deep: a Philippine lake’s myths are rewritten in bones

Legends say Lake Taal’s volcano was born of betrayal. Today, that folklore feels less like a myth and more like a grim metaphor.

Is Duterte’s ex-police ally set to give ICC drug war’s ‘smoking gun’ proof?

The former police colonel has flown to Malaysia ‘to meet with the ICC’, according to Manila’s justice secretary.

Philippine contractors allege political bribery in flood control scandal

The Discayas have offered to turn state witnesses but legal experts say their alleged role in the scandal could undermine their credibility.

Will the Philippines sue China over coral reef destruction?

Investigators said divers were unable to remove a huge anchor still blocking sunlight from corals near Thitu Island in the South China Sea.

Sack of bones, Duterte drug war add to growing Philippine cock fighters mystery

Three sacks pulled from Taal Lake as justice secretary notes ‘intersection’ in drug war operations and cock fighters’ deaths.

Philippine police detain 15 of its own officers in missing cock fighters case

The officers are under investigation for the suspected killings of 34 cock fighters, whose bodies were dumped in a lake after cheating accusations.

Philippines urges Japan to help in lake search for ‘executed’ cock fighters

With dozens of participants allegedly murdered by rogue police and dumped in a massive lake, Manila has asked Tokyo for technical help in ‘scientific approach’.

Claims of police complicity in mystery of missing Filipino cock fighters

Suspect ‘Totoy’ also claims a popular female celebrity is among those who knew about the disappearance of 34 cock fighters in 2021-22.