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JUL
22
2020

More ‘persons deprived of life’ if pandemic timebombs in prisons not defused

The “PDL” stenciled on the prisoners’ OOTD stands for “Person Deprived of Liberty.” As we are still a government of laws, let us make sure that COVID will not change it to “Person Deprived of Life.”  Our congested jails—where prisoners are no longer packed like sardines, but
JUL
21
2020

Proof of death is photo of the body

The proof of death is a photo of the body. If there is, then doubts will be laid to rest. But there is no need to stage a macabre show by making the photo public.  Simply show it to the Justice Secretary, and if he says that he had seen it, and swears that it is true, then
SEP
18
2019

“The billions in national penalty we pay for our slow justice system”

With the signing of the revised rules on GCTA, it is hoped that our Justice and prison officials will work overtime like elves in Santa’s workshop to bring the genuinely sick, infirm, old, terminally-ill prisoners home to their families this Christmas. The President is correct –
AUG
27
2019

PSR-115: Condition of the Jail and Prison Facilities in the Philippines

Resolution Directing The Appropriate Senate Committee To Conduct An Inquiry, In Aid Of Legislation, On The Condition Of The Jail And Prison Facilities In The Philippines, With The Intent Of Strengthening Government Mandate To Uphold The Dignity Of The Human Person, To Protect The