MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed the bid of the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) to reverse the dismissal of kidnapping and other criminal charges filed against several progressive leaders led by Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago for allegedly radicalizing youth activist Alicia Jasper Lucena.
In a resolution dated June 2, PNP-CIDG’s petition for review was denied for failing to comply with Department Circular No. 70 on filing appeals.
Section 12 of Department Circular No.70 series of 2000 provides that “the Secretary of Justice may moto proprio or upon motion, dismiss …
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