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Marcos orders digitalization of records to decongest jails

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December 07, 2023

President Marcos wants the government to streamline and digitalize records and services for efficient jail decongestion.

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Marcos orders digitalization of records to decongest jails

Marcos made the directive to member agencies of the Justice Sector Coordinating Council at the National Jail Decongestion Summit in Manila on Wednesday.

"By embracing technology and innovative practices, we can enhance our efficiency, reduce delays, and ensure swift and fair legal proceedings," Marcos said in his speech delivered by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.

The President emphasized the two-day summit is in line with the administration's priority to decongest Philippine jails and prison facilities, and to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the country's justice system.

Among efforts to decongest jails nationwide is the annual recommendation of executive clemency to qualified inmates or persons deCIL DDI prived of liberty (PDLs).

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