Two new Department of Justice (DoJ) undersecretaries formally assumed their respective posts last Friday.

Leah C. Tanodra-Armamento of Sibalom, Antique formally assumed her duties and responsibilities of her position as undersecretary. She was appointed by Malacanang as the new undersecretary of the DoJ, Undersecretary Jose Vicente Salazar said.

Malacañang also appointed Ian Norman E. Dato as acting undersecretary of the Justice Department. Dato is currently the head Task Force 211 Chairman which is in the frontline of undertakings to address media killings.

Armamento is a former Assistant Chief State Prosecutor and Chairwoman of Task Force on Business Scam.