00:00At this point, let's get an update on the revised implementing rules and regulations of the DOJ.
00:07The other agencies are willing to give a chance to PDLs to return to the community and with their families.
00:17This is Louisa Erispe of PTV in Balitang Pambansa. Louisa.
00:23The Department of Justice, Bureau of Corrections, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology have signed the implementing rules and regulations
00:33to give good conduct and time allowance even to PDLs who are involved in heinous crimes.
00:39Through this, thousands of PDLs will be released before the end of 2024.
00:46According to the Bucor, the first batch of 5,000 to 10,000 PDLs will be released in the New Believed Prison and in the BJMP, 600 to 1,000 PDLs.
00:58According to the two agencies, this will greatly help to ease the detention in the prisons.
01:05As proven by the Bucor, from the previous 320 percent congestion rate, it is possible to reduce it by 250 percent.
01:13For the BJMP, it will also reduce the 324 percent congestion rate in all city jails.
01:21Aside from this, the new IRR will also increase to give PDLs a chance to return to the community and with their families.
01:31The selection of PDLs who will be released under the GCTA, their priority is the elderly, terminally ill, or those with other serious conditions.
01:42The Bucor will ensure that there will be no high-profile inmates who will be released under the new rules of the GCTA.
01:51Aside from the GCTA, the Bucor will also release those who have already completed their sentences and those who have been granted parole.
01:58Under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr.,
02:02the total number of PDLs released under the GCTA is 17,000 to 18,000.
02:07That is the latest. Back to you Alas.
02:12Thank you very much Louisa Erispe.
