Department of Justice

 It is under the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for

upholding the rule of law in the Philippines
 It is the Government’s principal agency, serving as its legal counsel and prosecution arm
Vision
A just and peaceful society anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and truth.
Mission
Effective, efficient and equitable administration of justice.
Main Purpose of the Department of Justice

 TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AGAINST THREATS FROM FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

 TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING CRIME AND SEEK
JUST PUNISHMENT FOR THOSE GUILTY
 TO ENSURE THE LAW AND DEFEND THE INTEREST OF THE PHILIPPINES
ACCORDING TO THE LAW
Functions of the Department of Justice (for more info: https://www.doj.gov.ph/vision-mission-and-
mandate.html)

 Administration of the Criminal Justice System

 Legal Counsel of Government
 Regulation of Immigration
 International Cooperation
 Provision of Free Legal Assistance
 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Agencies under Department of Justice

 Bureau Of Corrections
 Bureau Of Immigration
 National Bureau Of Investigation
 Parole And Probation Administration
 Presidential Commission on Good Government
 Public Attorney's Office
 Office For Alternative Dispute Resolution
 Office Of The Government Corporate Counsel
 Office Of The Solicitor General
 Land Registration Authority
Technologies used or developed to achieve their mission

 Alternate light photography

 Digital surveillance for equipment
  Facial reconstruction
 DNA sequencing
 Automated fingerprint identification
 Link analysis software
 Drug testing

At present, the Department of Justice is headed by the Secretary of Justice, assisted by three (3)
Undersecretaries and five (5) Assistant Secretaries.

The Department Proper offices and services:

 National Prosecution Service

 Legal Staff
 Office for Competition
 Office of Cybercrime
 Planning and Management Service
 Financial Service
 Administrative Service
 Technical Staff
 Internal Audit Service

Attached agencies (for policy and program coordination):

 Public Attorney’s Office

 Office of the Solicitor General
 Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution

Constituent agencies/units:
  National Bureau of Investigation
 Bureau of Immigration
 Bureau of Corrections
 Board of Pardons and Parole
 Parole and Probation Administration
 Office of the Government Corporate Counsel
 Land Registration Authority

Administratively supervised:

 Presidential Commission on Good Government

References:

Agencies: Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines: Tel: (+632) 523 8482, (+632) 523 6826.
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.doj.gov.ph/agencies.html

Organizational Structure :: Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines :: Tel: (+632) 523 8482,
(+632) 523 6826. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.doj.gov.ph/the-doj-organizational-
structure.html

Vision, Mission, Quality Policy/Objectives, Mandate and Functions: Department of Justice - Republic of
the Philippines: Tel: (+632) 523 8482, (+632) 523 6826. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.doj.gov.ph/vision-mission-and-mandate.html