DOJ raises standard for filing criminal cases

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-13 19:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has adopted a higher standard for filing criminal cases, requiring prosecutors to establish “prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction" before charges are brought to court, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida said.
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