Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors nationwide have been directed to review all criminal cases pending before the first level courts, to determine if the cases “have reasonable certainty of conviction.” 

 

If there is “no reasonable certainty of conviction,” the prosecutors have been ordered by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla to file the proper pleadings for the dismissal of the criminal charges. 

 

Remulla’s directive was contained in DOJ Department Circular No. 008 dated Feb. 10, 2023. It is immediately executory. 

 

In the meantime, Clavano, DOJ Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson, said moves are underway to amend Rule 112 on preliminary investigation in Rules of Court after “the Supreme Court has agreed to let DOJ take the lead.” 

 

“It is also possible that Rule 112 will be completely removed from the Rules of Court to make it a purely executive function,” he noted. 

 

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GECKO – A man went viral because of his hilarious reaction after a reptile jumped unto his face. 

A man had the greatest fear for his life when a gecko suddenly jumped toward him, landing on his face. 

The man was recording himself while laying on the floor when a gecko landed on his face. Astounded, he immediately stand while complaining about his encounter with the gecko.

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