Prosecutor General (PG) Richard Anthony D. Fadullon convened the first General Assembly for the Office of the Secretary of Justice Prosecution Staff (OSJPS), welcoming over 20 new prosecutors and to set the pace for a more accountable and excellent performance in 2025.

In his speech, PG Fadullon said, “Being a prosecutor is a high calling, and it demands our best efforts every single day.” He further emphasized that, “We are in the midst of a transition. The old practice of

prosecutors not fully performing their core functions must come to an end. Each of

us must embrace our responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a commitment to

deliver justice promptly.”

Usec. Jesse Hermogenes Andres, in his message of support enjoined all the prosecutors to ensure that compassionate justice is practiced and to actively partner with law enforcement in case build-up and prosecution of cases.

The General Assembly also highlighted the achievements of the OSJPS, the most notable of which is the 98% conviction rate of OSJPS prosecutors, 100% disposition rate of inquest cases and 78.62% for preliminary investigation, the continued and efforts to exit the FATF greylist, and the successful conviction of the high profile cases such as the People vs Mabanta (Abu Sayyaf), People vs Cedric Lee, People vs Maute, People vs Aumentado and Lizada (CPP-NPA), People vs Mark Taguba (6.4 billion shabu case, highest drugs conviction), the 2000 Sulu Kidnapping Case, People vs Zaragoza, People vs Sabile, Mamasapano Killings, and most recently, People vs. Alice Guo.

“All of you play a vital role in our unwavering commitment to pursuing real justice in real time. With all your efforts and zeal on the line, our quest for justice is just within the horizon,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla emphasized the prosecutors.

Strategic plans for 2025 were also discussed, which includes the reorganization of divisions, onboarding training programs for immediate deployment of prosecutors, and standardization of laws and circulars relevant to prosecution.