Department of Justice - Philippines

DOJ clarifies use of Bureau of Immigration-issued identification certificate in report of birth applications

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through Legal Opinion No. 11, Series of 2026, clarified that the Bureau of Immigration (BI)-issued Identification Certificate relating to the Recognition of Philippine citizenship constitutes sufficient basis for giving due course to a Report of Birth (ROB) application.

Read more: https://www.doj.gov.ph/news_article.html?newsid=Hc-dyBToVcflixr86AP-YomhMoCwAhQRa5bYutErkPo

This Pride Month, the Department of Justice emphasizes that respect, protection of rights, and equal application of the law are fundamental to a just society where every individual can live openly and without fear.

On 25 May 2026, the Board of Claims formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to establish a more efficient, secure, and accessible mechanism for the release of compensation benefits through direct crediting to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

Under the agreement, qualified beneficiaries—including students, senior citizens, indigent applicants, and other eligible individuals without existing bank accounts—may open LANDBANK Regular ATM Savings Account free of charge, thereby ensuring easier and more convenient access to compensation benefits.

This initiative is aligned with Executive Order No. 170 which directs government agencies to adopt digital payment systems for government disbursements and collections. It likewise reinforces the commitment of the Department of Justice and the Board of Claims to transparency, efficiency, financial inclusion, and improved public service delivery.

This partnership further strengthens the efforts of the Board of Claims in providing timely, accessible, and citizen-centered assistance to victims and beneficiaries nationwide.

𝗧𝗜𝗣𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 #𝟬𝟬𝟴

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) (𝗦𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁) – Tumutukoy sa paggamit ng internet, gadgets, social media, messaging apps, at iba pang teknolohiya upang sekswal na abusuhin o pagsamantalahan ang mga bata.

Kabilang dito ang mga sitwasyon kung saan:

🚩 Pinipilit o inuudyok ang bata na gumawa o magpadala ng sekswal na larawan o video online
🚩 Ginagamit ang social media, online games, o chat apps upang makipagkilala at manipulahin ang mga bata
🚩 Ibinebenta, ipinapakalat, o ibinabahagi online ang malalaswang larawan o video na sangkot ang mga bata

Ngayong alam mo na, may napapansin ka bang kahina-hinalang online activity na maaaring naglalagay sa mga bata sa panganib?

Mag-report sa 1343 Actionline against Human Trafficking, PNP Women and Children Protection Center, o sa pinakamalapit na tanggapan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development.

𝗧𝗜𝗣𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 #𝟬𝟬𝟴

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗘𝗖) (𝗦𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁) – Tumutukoy sa paggamit ng internet, gadgets, social media, messaging apps, at iba pang teknolohiya upang sekswal na abusuhin o pagsamantalahan ang mga bata.

Kabilang dito ang mga sitwasyon kung saan:

🚩 Pinipilit o inuudyok ang bata na gumawa o magpadala ng sekswal na larawan o video online
🚩 Ginagamit ang social media, online games, o chat apps upang makipagkilala at manipulahin ang mga bata
🚩 Ibinebenta, ipinapakalat, o ibinabahagi online ang malalaswang larawan o video na sangkot ang mga bata

Ngayong alam mo na, may napapansin ka bang kahina-hinalang online activity na maaaring naglalagay sa mga bata sa panganib?

Mag-report sa 1343 Actionline against Human Trafficking, PNP Women and Children Protection Center , o sa pinakamalapit na tanggapan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development.

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: Please be informed that our office will be operating under a Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement on 03 June 2026 until further notice, due to the ongoing power disruption affecting the MWSS Administration Building.

Despite this temporary arrangement, we remain committed to ensuring the continuity of our services and addressing your concerns through our official email address, [email protected].

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Happy Birthday, SOJ Vida!

Your dedication to public service and leadership have advanced meaningful reforms and strengthened our justice system.

May you be blessed with good health, continued strength, and wisdom as you lead and serve. From your DOJ family, we wish you a joyful birthday and a fulfilling year ahead.

02 June 2026

Viado clarifies border system modernizaton project still under thorough review and stakeholder consultation











READ: https://immigration.gov.ph/viado-clarifies-border-system-modernizaton-project-still-under-thorough-review-and-stakeholder-consultation/

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀–𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

At the Viet Nam–Philippines Business Forum, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the enduring strength of the Philippines–Viet Nam Strategic Partnership and its role in advancing trade, investment, and regional prosperity as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The President emphasized the Philippines’ commitment to fostering a more competitive and investor-friendly business environment through key economic reforms, supporting the continued expansion of bilateral trade and investment. He also called for deeper cooperation in digital innovation, manufacturing, food security, MSME development, and supply chain resilience, particularly as the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, while inviting investors to explore opportunities in high-value industries and sustainable growth sectors.

“The Philippines is positioning itself as a premier destination for smart, sustainable manufacturing and high-value services. We are open to partnership, ready for investment, and eager to work with you in creating new opportunities for growth.”

PRESS RELEASE | DOJ-Spain forge alliance to ramp up digital reforms in PH justice system

As part of the Philippine government’s efforts to modernize and advance technology in the delivery of justice, Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix L. Ty and Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Executive Director Hannah Lizette S. Manalili met with Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Miguel Utray on 21 May 2026.

Read more: https://www.doj.gov.ph/news_article.html?newsid=2duZJu8UowyE9wbVlniZ2_2XmC-BJ5tqSfVwVav7m8c