Practice question
An Ombudsman investigation and an NPS investigation concern different respondents. Counsel insists the DOJ circular necessarily governs both because both screen criminal allegations. Resolve the institutional argument.
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular 015 (2024), Sections2–7,10,15–16,19–20; primary issuance text reproduced at https://comanialaw.com/doj-department-circular-no-015-series-of-2024/
- A.M.24-02-09-SC, May28,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R.280455, November11,2025, main ruling: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
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