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Senator Dick Gordon hailed the signing into law of Republic Act 11362 or the Community Service Act, saying that with the Philippines having the most overcrowded jails in the world, the law will help address the problem of the country’s congested jails. “I thank President (Rodrigo) Duterte for enacting this law, which will be a […]
Senate Bill 2195 or the Community Service Act will be a game changer once passed into law, Senator Dick Gordon said. Aside from decongesting the country’s jails, Senate Bill 2195 aims to promote restorative justice by allowing courts to impose community service instead of jail terms for minor offenses which are punishable by arresto menor […]
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has recommended community service instead of jail time for those who are found guilty of having committed misdemeanors or minor offenses. Committee chair Senator Dick Gordon, in his Senate Bill No. 2195 contained in Committee Report 621, said the measure could help decongest jails nationwide. “The measure […]