The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), led by ATTY. PERSIDA V. RUEDA-ACOSTA, Chief Public Attorney, conducted Legal, Medical, Jail Visitation and Decongestion Program for the Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) of New Bilibid Prison – Maximum Security Compound (NBP – MaxSeCom) at the covered court of Inmate Visitation Services Unit (IVSU), NBP – MaxSeCom on December 19, 2023.
The program aims to declog court dockets, reduce overcrowding in detention facilities, and release PDL who have served their maximum possible sentence. This is in line with the government’s Social Justice Program, particularly the Department of Justice (DOJ).
In collaboration with Manila Central University (MCU) Hospital, De Ocampo Memorial College of Dentistry, and Executive Optical (E.O.), the PAO provided free medical assessments and treatments to 204 PDL, free legal consultation to 288 PDL, eye treatments to 204 PDL, and dental services to 107 PDL.
The delegates of PAO were welcomed by C/CINSP ROGER O BONCALES, Superintendent, NBP – MaxSeCom, C/SINSP ABEL DR CIRUELA, MSCA, Camp Commander, and C/SINSP HENRY A AVILA, Deputy Camp Commander for Operations, Commander of the Guards (COG).
This initiative provided support and relief to the PDL, ensuring that their legal rights were upheld, their medical needs were addressed, and efforts were made to alleviate the overcrowding situation within the prison. The PAO’s initiative underscores their commitment to promoting justice and improving the welfare of those who are incarcerated.
