Sixty-seven percent of 3,186 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City have undergone screening and evaluation for possible release on parole and executive clemency.
Executive clemency refers to reprieve, absolute pardon, conditional pardon with or without parole condictions, and commutation of sentence. It is issued by the President.
In a statement, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said: “CIW reported that 67 percent of the total number of PDLs had already undergone MSEC (Management Screening and Evaluation Committee) deliberation—a prerequisite for Parole and Executive Clemency applications.”
It said the number of PDLs processed by the MSEC was disclosed during last week’s courtesy call of CIW Acting Superintendent C/SSupt. Daisy Sevilla-Castillote to Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) Executive Director Arniel N. Bondoc in Quezon City
The meeting was aimed at ensuring “the smooth processing of parole and executive clemency applications.”
During the meeting, BuCor said “CIW expressed its commitment to follow up on the status of parole and executive clemency applications for CIW-PDLs and pledged assistance in meeting the requirements.”
“The officials discussed the progress made and addressed other pertinent matters related to the parole process,” it noted.
Apart from undergoing MSEC deliberation, the bureau noted the other requirements include undergoing psychological tests and the issuance of Certificate of Rehabilitation Treatment Program (CRTP) and Bureau of Corrections Certificate (BCC).
“The courtesy call marked a significant step towards strengthening ties between CIW and BPP, aiming to create a streamlined and effective process for the evaluation and approval of parole and executive clemency applications,” BuCor said.
“The collaborative effort, through the leadership of C/SSupt Castillote under the supervision of BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapant Jr., seeks to uphold justice and provide deserving individuals with the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society,” it added.