Bureau of Corrections
AMENDING ARTICLES 29, 97, 99, 171, AND 174, AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE 99-A OF R.A. NO. 3815
This bill amends several articles of the Revised Penal Code to clarify the application of the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law, specifically excluding certain offenders from its benefits and introducing stricter penalties for abuses related to good conduct certifications.
DIGNITY FOR WOMEN DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY ACT
The Dignity for Women Deprived of Liberty Act aims to define and protect the rights of women in jails and correctional facilities, ensuring they receive adequate healthcare, education, and humane treatment.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 3815, REVISED PENAL CODE (GRANT OF ALLOWANCES FOR GOOD CONDUCT)
Senate Bill No. 767 amends Article 99 of the Revised Penal Code to clarify the conditions under which good conduct time allowances can be revoked for persons deprived of liberty (PDL).
REGIONAL PENITENTIARIES ACT
The Regional Penitentiaries Act aims to establish new penitentiary systems in various regions to alleviate overcrowding in the New Bilibid Prison and other penal facilities, while ensuring the welfare of incarcerated individuals and their families.
JAILS AND PRISONS MONITORING ACT OF 2025
The Jails and Prisons Monitoring Act of 2025 aims to establish security monitoring systems in all prison cells across the Philippines, including closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and motion detectors, to enhance safety and security within correctional facilities.
MEDICAL PAROLE ACT OF 2025
The Medical Parole Act of 2025 aims to provide a framework for granting medical parole to elderly persons deprived of liberty who are suffering from terminal or severe medical conditions, allowing them to serve the remainder of their sentence outside of prison under specific terms.