PBBM wants to keep release of PDLs OK for parole, backs Alcatraz-type prison for hardened criminals

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to continue with the release of parole-qualified persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and expressed support to use an Alcatraz-type prison for hardened criminals.

The move to continue qualified inmates is in line with the decongestion plan for jail facilities. 

“Wala naman silang magaling na abugado. So that’s why we are in favor now to release many of them,” Marcos said during the Cabinet meeting while noting that some PDLs are languishing in jail due to limited access to good lawyers. 

“They just needed representation to set them free. So let’s continue with that,” he added.

The plan to put hardened offenders to special facilities is in bid to isolate them and cut their access to criminal operations outside correctional facilities. 

“Iyan ‘yung mga ganoon we have to do that para hindi na ka maka-contact. Alam mo, we have to isolate them properly,” Marcos said.

The DOJ has released 3,000 PDLs from July 2022 to December 2022 and pushed through with the digitalization of the Probation and Parole Administration.

The agency is also mulling over transferring the maximum security compound in Muntinlupa City to a dedicated correctional facility in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. -AG – gb

Popular

Palace slams attempt against NegOr contractor, vows to dismantle espionage networks

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Amid consecutive developments arising from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s revelation of ‘ghost’ and anomalous flood control projects in his 4th...

Student Beep card with 50% discount available starting Sept. 1 —DOTr

By Brian Campued The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to roll out white and personalized Beep cards to make commuting more convenient and more...

Palace: China cannot stop PH from asserting its territorial rights

By Brian Campued Malacañang on Friday reiterated that the Philippines will not be deterred in its efforts to defend its territorial and maritime interests in...

D.A. brings P20 rice to fisherfolk; affordable rice for jeepney, tricycle drivers soon

By Brian Campued As part of the continuous expansion of the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to various...