DOJ begins building P30-million prosecutor's office in Malita, Davao Occidental
The two-story provincial prosecutor's office in Lacaron, Malita, is meant to give prosecutors and staff better working spaces, the Department of Justice said.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has started construction of 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-story building will house prosecutors and administrative personnel in improved work areas, the report said.
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 facility is a multiyear project under a wider DOJ initiative to make justice services more accessible and efficient nationwide. The DOJ described it as part of efforts to improve the delivery of justice in Southern Mindanao. The report did not give a target completion date.
Why it matters for Davao
The project is part of DOJ efforts to improve the delivery of justice in Southern Mindanao, the region that includes Davao City.
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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