Department of Justice
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF STATE COUNSEL ACT
This bill aims to strengthen the legal staff of the Department of Justice by renaming it as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, redefining its organization, and appropriating funds for its implementation.
PASSENGER PROTECTION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFERRED DEPARTURES ACT
The Passenger Protection and Reimbursement for Deferred Departures Act mandates the reimbursement of travel expenses for Filipino passengers whose international departures are deferred or denied by the Bureau of Immigration, under specific conditions and safeguards.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF STATE COUNSEL ACT
This bill aims to strengthen the legal staff of the Department of Justice by renaming it as the Office of the Chief State Counsel, expanding its powers, and providing better compensation and benefits for its personnel.
PLEA BARGAINING ACT OF 2025
The Plea Bargaining Act of 2025 establishes rules for plea bargaining agreements in criminal cases, aiming to streamline judicial processes while ensuring public interest and justice are served. It outlines the conditions under which plea bargaining can occur, the necessary consents required, and penalties for violations of the act.
CREATING ADDITIONAL POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CORPORATE COUNSEL
This bill aims to upgrade and create additional positions in the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) to enhance its capacity to serve government corporations, which have increased in number and complexity over the years.
ENHANCED WITNESS PROTECTION ACT
Senate Bill No. 1150, known as the Enhanced Witness Protection Act, aims to strengthen the existing witness protection program by expanding benefits and protections for witnesses, including educational aid and income replacement, and by imposing penalties for harassment of witnesses.
AMENDING ARTICLES 29, 97, 99, 171, AND 174, AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE 99-A OF R.A. NO. 3815
This bill amends several articles of the Revised Penal Code to clarify the application of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law, specifically excluding certain offenders from its benefits and introducing stricter penalties for abuses related to good conduct certifications.
DIGNITY FOR WOMEN DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY ACT
The Dignity for Women Deprived of Liberty Act aims to define and protect the rights of women in jails and correctional facilities, ensuring they receive adequate healthcare, education, and humane treatment.
MOHAMMAD SAID ACT
The Mohammad Said Act seeks to amend the Board of Claims Act to provide compensation for individuals unjustly detained or imprisoned, particularly due to mistaken identity, and to increase the compensation amounts awarded.
HAZARD PAY FOR PUBLIC PROSECUTORS ACT
The Hazard Pay for Public Prosecutors Act aims to provide hazard pay to public prosecutors who face dangerous situations while performing their duties. It establishes a monthly hazard pay of ₱5,000 for those involved in hazardous cases and tasks.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7309 (CREATION OF BOARD OF CLAIMS)
Senate Bill No. 597 aims to amend Republic Act No. 7309, which creates a Board of Claims under the Department of Justice. The bill seeks to increase compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes, expand eligibility for claims, and improve the claims process.
REFUGEES AND STATELESS PERSONS PROTECTION ACT
The Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Act aims to protect the rights of refugees and stateless persons in the Philippines by establishing a dedicated board to oversee their status and eligibility for protection.
ENERGY ADVOCATE ACT
The Energy Advocate Act aims to create an independent Energy Advocate Office (EAO) to represent energy end-users in regulatory matters, ensuring fair rates and services. The EAO will be attached to the Department of Justice and will have specific powers to advocate for consumer rights in energy-related cases.
ENERGY ADVOCACY COUNSEL ACT
The Energy Advocacy Counsel Act aims to create the Energy Advocacy Counsel Office (EACO) to represent electricity end-users in energy-related cases and proceedings, ensuring their interests are upheld in matters such as rate-setting and service reliability.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7309 (CREATING A BOARD OF CLAIMS FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT )
This bill amends the Board of Claims Act to increase compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes, and to enhance funding for the Victims Compensation Fund.
PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. DUTERTE ACT
This bill, known as the "President Rodrigo R. Duterte Act," aims to prohibit the extraordinary rendition of individuals to foreign jurisdictions without due process. It establishes clear definitions and penalties for violations, and seeks to protect the sovereignty of the Philippines regarding the treatment of individuals within its territory.
ANTI-CONTRABAND IN PRISON ACT
The Anti-Contraband in Prison Act aims to penalize individuals who provide or possess contraband in prisons, as well as those who assist in introducing such items. It establishes specific penalties for various offenses related to contraband in prison facilities administered by the Department of Justice.
AMENDING R.A. 7309 (CREATING THE BOARD OF CLAIMS UNDER THE DOJ FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT)
Senate Bill No. 242 seeks to amend Republic Act No. 7309, which creates a Board of Claims under the Department of Justice for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes. The bill proposes to increase compensation amounts, extend the filing period for claims, and allow remote filing of claims.
MEDICAL PAROLE ACT OF 2025
The Medical Parole Act of 2025 aims to provide a framework for granting medical parole to elderly persons deprived of liberty who are suffering from terminal or severe medical conditions, allowing them to serve the remainder of their sentence outside of prison under specific terms.
PRESIDENTIAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY ACT
This bill aims to create the Presidential Drug Enforcement Authority, which will oversee the implementation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 by unifying enforcement, prosecution, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts under one agency.