REPORT ON INVESTIGATED KILLINGS IN RELATION TO THE ANTI-ILLEGAL DRUG CAMPAIGN 5. That the DILG, in cooperation with the PNP and Department of Health, review existing rules and regulations regarding funeral establishments, pricing, and proper handling of cadavers in drug-related incidents; and to establish measures that ensure compliance. D. Department of Justice 1. That the Department of Justice (DOJ), as the principal law agency and legal counsel of the government, investigate the cases involving drug-related extrajudicial killings through the National Bureau of Investigation and prosecute persons charged with the commission of these extrajudicial killings through the National Prosecution Service. In connection with this, it is recommended that: i. That the DOJ draft and implement Operational Guidelines that will ensure cooperation of prosecutors, investigators and law enforcers in the investigation, case build-up, inquest and preliminary investigation, and trial of cases involving drug-related extrajudicial killings; ii. That the DOJ seek to ensure the cooperation and coordination between the National Prosecution Service and other concerned agencies of government for the successful investigation and prosecution of drug related extrajudicial killings; and, iii. That the DOJ conduct seminars, lectures, and conventions to train, educate and enhance the knowledge and skills of its investigators and prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of these cases. 2. That the DOJ uphold the rule of law and ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice to the victims of drug-related extrajudicial killings, including expediting the resolution of pending cases. 3. That the DOJ regularly and automatically furnish the Commission with complete and comprehensive reports of their review of anti-illegal drug operations where deaths occurred. 4. That the DOJ and the Office of the Solicitor General motu proprio review and revise the Inventory of Exceptions to Executive Order No. 02, s.2016, and other issuances that have been used to deny access to police records and/or shield law enforcement from accountability. 5. That the DOJ, as mandated under RA No. 6981 also known as the Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, provide protection, security and certain rights and benefits to survivor-victims and witnesses of drug-related extrajudicial killings. 6. That the DOJ determine the probable cause for the filing of the proper criminal charges for all of the drug-related killings in the country, regardless of the filing of complaints before prosecutors, in the conduct of its motu proprio authority to the same. E. Office of the Ombudsman 1. That the Office of the Ombudsman conscientiously perform its constitutional mandate, being the “protector of the people,” to continuously monitor cases of drug-related extrajudicial killings involving law enforcement officers, adopt better measures to expeditiously resolve these cases, and investigate and prosecute government officials involved for purposes of accountability; 41