JUSTICE FOR ALL: DOJ launches Action Center satellite office in Central Visayas

20 August 2024

The Department of Justice Action Center (DOJAC) has officially launched its satellite office in Region 7, Cebu City today as part of the agency’s thrust to make justice available to all Filipinos.

By virtue of Department Order No. 204, dated 22 June 1995, DOJAC was established to efficiently and swiftly act on public complaints/inquiries by providing clients free legal services such as rendering of legal advice, drafting of legal documents, making referrals to different government agencies and many more.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla gave an inspirational message for the occasion reiterating to the public his commitment to relentlessly uphold the rule of law and make justice accessible to every Filipino.

“As a country composed of islands divided by the seas, it has always been a challenge to deliver essential government services from the nation’s capital of Manila to the different regions across the Philippines. With PBBM’s Bagong Pilipinas campaign that no Filipino shall be left behind, we bridge our geographical gaps to deliver justice to each and everyone in real time,” the Secretary underscored.

Undersecretary Margarita N. Gutierrez, Usec-In-Charge for DOJAC delivered the welcome remarks emphasizing the significance of access to justice especially to our marginalized sectors of society.

Meanwhile, DOJ Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV, Regional Prosecutor Graeme June Y. Elmido, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia represented by Vice Governor Hilario "Junjun" P. Davide III, and Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin N. Garcia each gave their message of support for the success of the project.

DOJAC Program Director Asst. State Prosecutor Joan Carla Guevarra discussed DOJAC’s mission, vision, functions and accomplishments.

Ministry Order No. 41 dated 28 February 1985 established the Public Assistance Center (PAC) which later paved the way for the birth of DOJAC.

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