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Adrian Ayalin

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<div><br/></div><div><span data-teams="true" id="isPasted"><span dir="ltr"></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173077787751520241104101124_fadullon.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Newly appointed Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon. <em>DOJ photo</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Newly appointed Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon on Tuesday vowed to uphold the rule of law &quot;in the middle of brewing controversies&quot; and pending investigations before the Department of Justice (DOJ).</p><p>Fadullon promised professionalism in his new role as chief of the National Prosecution Service which handles preliminary investigations and prosecution of all cases involving violations of penal laws in the country.</p><p>Among the controversial cases being handled by the DOJ are human trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion cases in relation to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/11/4/marcos-jr-appoints-richard-anthony-fadullon-as-prosecutor-general-1807" id="isPasted">Marcos Jr. appoints Richard Anthony Fadullon as Prosecutor General</a></div><p>“At a time when the Department of Justice is thrust right in the middle of brewing controversies, I assure the public that the National Prosecution Service will continue to perform its function with utmost professionalism and ensure that the rule of law will at all times be upheld,” Fadullon said in a statement.</p><p>Fadullon said he was “deeply honored” by the appointment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.</p><p>He also expressed gratitude to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla as well as colleagues and other officials of the DOJ.</p><p>“I ask for your prayers as I continue to embark on this journey towards improving the prosecution service and ensuring that the administration of justice is delivered in real time,” Fadullon said.</p><div><br/></div>

<p>Newly appointed Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon on Tuesday vowed to uphold the rule of law "in the middle of brewing controversies" and pending investigations before the DOJ.</p>

Newly appointed Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon on Tuesday vowed to uphold the rule of law "in the middle of brewing controversies" and pending investigations before the DOJ.

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New prosecutor general vows 'real-time' justice amid pending controversial cases

Adrian Ayalin,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 05, 2024 12:27 PM PHT

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