MANILA — Under the leadership of Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty, representing Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, newly appointed and promoted state prosecutors took their oath of office.

Ty administered the oath to 98 out of 122 prosecutors. Remulla reminded them to pursue excellence, uphold ethical standards, and emphasize their crucial role in maintaining the rule of law.

He emphasized their responsibility as guardians of criminal justice and urged them to ensure the protection of individual rights and the fair administration of justice.

Among the appointees, five serve in the Office of the Secretary of Justice Prosecution Staff (OSJPS), while the rest reinforce prosecution offices across Regions I to IV, including the National Capital Region (NCR).

(el Amigo/MNM)