THE Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday urged the new 122 state prosecutors to embrace their respective roles, as they “will be among those who will light up this Department.”
The statement came as Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla through Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty administered the oath of office to 98 of the 122 newly-appointed and promoted prosecutors of the DOJ.
“You are not just legal professionals; you are the gatekeepers of criminal justice,” Remulla stressed.
“You hold a critical role in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, that the rights of individuals are protected and that justice is served without fear or favor,” Remulla said.
The Secretary reminded the new prosecutors about the impact of their works on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.