The Department of Justice (DOJ) derives its mandate primarily from the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292). It carries out this mandate through the Department Proper and the Department's attached agencies under the direct control and supervision of the Secretary of Justice.
Its vision is a just and peaceful society anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and truth. And Effective, efficient and equitable administration of justice is a mission for this department.