Without the reforms to overcome corruption, increasing the food budget will simply enrich the corrupt officers in the BJMP and the BuCor.

The individuals ensnared by the corrupt practices of Duterte's drug war deserve a chance at redemption.

By adopting these reforms, the Philippines can move towards reducing pre-trial detention and alleviating the congestion in its jails

Our Chief Consultant, Dr. Raymund Narag advocates for streamlining the processes between agencies in order to address PDL overstaying.

Last August 10 we were honored to be invited by the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Ellinwood Malate Church (UCCP-EMC)...

This paper provides an understanding of the current state of preventive detention in the Philippines. Currently, the Philippines has one...

Strong leadership, well-trained staff, & collaboration w/ the community help jails to rehabilitate & reintegrate PDL into society

The lack of compensation for pretrial detainees who are eventually acquitted underscores the need for legislative reform

This well done research by the GMA research team focuses on the challenges experienced by PDL upon release.

Dr. Narag providing his expertise in conducting a 3-day workshop for the personnel of the Mew Quezon City Jail Payatas

Adopting more flexible working hours, the probation system can enhance its efficiency, improve compliance & support the reintegration of PDL

Recommendation for Bail Reforms

By aligning prison policies w/ international standards the Philippines can significantly improve the welfare & human rights of its PDLs.

Last May 17, 2024, the PRESO INC. Community Bail Bond team were fortunate to visit the New Quezon City Jail Payatas facility.

Time for policymakers, practitioners, & advocates to transform the parole & probation system & build a safer & more just society for all.

The Supreme Court restored the right of all PDL to avail of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA)

PRESO, Inc.'s Chief Consultant, Dr. Raymund Narag observes that while there are many organizational and cultural factors that limited the...

By implementing these recommendations, the criminal justice system can ensure fair and transparent computation of prison sentences.

The professional criminology organizations in the Philippines are spearheading these reforms and their efforts must be supported.

Aggressive policing of low-level first-time offenders translate to huge intake of cases which can overwhelm the justice system