President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Richard Anthony Fadullon as Prosecutor General of the National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice, replacing Benedicto Malcontento.

In a letter sent last October 30, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin directed Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to “notify and furnish the appointee with his appointment letter within seven days” from receiving the letter.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, meanwhile, expressed confidence in the appointment Fadullon as new Prosecutor General.

Fadullon has served the DOJ for 30 years, starting his career as Prosecutor II (State Prosecutor I) in April 1994. 

Prior to his appointment as Prosecutor General, Fadullon was assigned as Senior Deputy State Prosecutor (SDSP) for several years. 

In terms of his educational background, he completed his undergraduate course of AB Political Science in UP Diliman in 1983. 

In 1987, PG Fadullon finished his Law degree in San Beda College.

“I am extremely confident in your skill, experience and resolve that you are the perfect fit for the title of Prosecutor General capable of upholding the rule of law with fearlessness and utmost integrity,” Remulla told Fadullon.

Fadullon will replace former PG Benedicto A. Malcontento who resigned from his post last 16 October 2024.