Department of Justice of the Philippines
Department of Justice of the Philippines, Office building in Ermita, Philippines.
The Department of Justice building stands on Padre Faura Street, functioning as the central headquarters for legal and judicial operations in the Philippines.
Established in 1897, the Department of Justice has evolved from its colonial origins to become the principal law agency of the Philippine government.
The Department operates under the motto 'Justitiae Pax Opus,' directing national prosecution services and maintaining legal standards across the Philippine archipelago.
The building houses multiple divisions including administrative services, financial management, and national prosecution offices, with public access during government hours.
Seven undersecretaries and five assistant secretaries manage different aspects of law enforcement and judicial affairs within this central Manila structure.
Location: Ermita
Inception: 1898
Website: http://doj.gov.ph
Website: http://doj.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 14.57936,120.98387
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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