The DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) was founded on 26 September 1898 under the Philippine Revolutionary Government of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. A year later, the American Military Force established the office of "The Attorney of the Supreme Court" in place of the department. This new office was renamed "The Office of the Attorney General" after the Americans put up a civilian government on 11 June 1901. On 1 September 1901, the office became the Department of Finance and Justice. In the 1916 government reorganization, the Department of Justice became a separate entity and was given executive supervision over all courts of first instance and other inferior courts. The Department continued to function as such under the Philippine Commonwealth in 1935.

With the adoption of the 1973 Constitution and after the declaration of Martial Law, the Department again became a ministry. In the same year, administrative supervision over all courts was transferred from the ministry to the Supreme Court. The ministry continued to function after the 1986 EDSA Revolution and the adoption of the Freedom Constitution. The 1987 Constitution reestablished the Department of Justice.

Rules on Appeals
What are the rules on making appeals?

Bail Bond Guide
What is the corresponding bail bond for a type of violation?
Is there a bailbond guide for each type of violation?

Primers
Victim's Compensation Program
Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program
Special Committee for the Protection of Children
Anti Dummy Law

Special Projects
DOJ Special Projects