DOJ starts building P30-million prosecutor's office in Malita, Davao Occidental
The two-storey provincial prosecutor's office in Lacaron is meant to give prosecutors and staff better working space, the Justice department said.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has started work on a ₱30-million provincial prosecutor's office in Lacaron, Malita, Davao Occidental, according to the Daily Tribune.
DOJ Assistant Secretary Maria Charina Dy Po led the groundbreaking on 15 October 2026. The planned two-storey building will house prosecutors and administrative personnel in improved working spaces.
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida said the project shows the department's commitment to giving prosecutors modern facilities, which he said would strengthen public service and make operations more efficient.
Davao Occidental Provincial Prosecutor Marte Melchor Velasco welcomed the project, saying the new building would help his office keep up with the growing legal needs of communities in the province.
The construction is a multiyear project and is part of a wider DOJ initiative to make justice services more accessible and efficient nationwide, including in Southern Mindanao, the report said. The source did not give a completion date.
Why it matters for Davao
The project is part of DOJ efforts to improve the delivery of justice in Southern Mindanao, including neighbouring Davao Occidental.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Daily Tribune. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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