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Postponement of Court Calendar Hearings: The Intractable Cause of Jail Congestion
A major cause of delay in court case disposition is the postponement of hearings. This eventually leads to extreme jail congestion.
Raymund Narag
Oct 7, 2023


Drug Dependency Evaluation: Implication to Jail Congestion
Inmates convicted of drug offenses (RA 9165) are required to undergo Drug Dependency Evaluation prior to being released.
Raymund Narag
Sep 30, 2023


How Ready is a PDL for His Release?
How do you assess the readiness of prisoners about to be released from prisons?
Raymund Narag
Sep 13, 2023


Standard Interview Questions for Correctional Work: Pointers for the BJMP and the BuCor
These questions can help assess a candidate's knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to working in a prison or jail setting.
PRESO Inc.
Sep 12, 2023


Anong Pwedeng Gawin?
We have the best lawyers in the world...let us see if they can provide good solutions to this simple problem
Raymund Narag
Sep 11, 2023


The Consequences of Jail and Prison Crowding and Case Delay in the Philippines (Part 1)
The Consequences of Jail and Prison Crowding and Case Delay in the Philippines (Part 1)
Raymund Narag
Sep 9, 2023


The Supreme Court, epistolary jurisdiction, and Leila de Lima
May the Supreme Court, in the benevolent exercise of its mighty judicial power...
Rene V. Sarmiento
Jun 15, 2023


Police Overcharging
Police overcharging is a dark practice that undermines the whole Philippine criminal justice system.
Raymund Narag
May 12, 2023


Deterrence Theory and Filipino Criminality
Filipino socio-cultural realities mediate how punishments are perceived and experienced differently by rich and poor Filipinos
Raymund Narag
May 8, 2023


Rethinking the Philippine Drug Policy
Simple solutions will go a long way in rationalizing our drug policies and provide a sustainable, effective, and less costly approach to a m
Raymund Narag
May 1, 2023


A to Z
The memories will never end. In his honor, we will live his visions. We will aspire to be good leaders. And we will always be loyal friends.
Raymund Narag
Feb 17, 2023


The Disparate Cost of PDL Supervision
Do you know how much it costs to put a PDL in BJMP jail/Bucor Prison & how much it costs to supervise that same PDL in probation or parole?
Raymund Narag
Jan 7, 2023


Trainings, Conventions and Postponement of Hearings
Postponed hearings lead to delay of cases which also prolongs the agony of accused behind bars.
Raymund Narag
Dec 1, 2022


Inmates Bury their Own
In the Philippines, due to lack of medical personnel and resources, it is the inmates who bury their own dead.
Raymund Narag
Nov 27, 2022


Proof of Indigency and Bail Amount
The length of stay in jail should be the best indicator of indigency.
Raymund Narag
Oct 1, 2022


Detained but not Contained
Buryong... salitang kulungan (a jail term). It means boredom, helplessness, powerlessness.
Raymund Narag
Sep 30, 2022


Court Vacancy and its Impact to the Administration of Justice
It is a simple solution to the silent menace posed by court vacancies.
Raymund Narag
Sep 17, 2022


Policy Reform Area: Delay in the Submission of PSIR
Area of Concern: Delay in the submission of the Post-Sentence Investigation Report (PSIR).
Raymund Narag
Aug 2, 2022


Halalan 2022 - Social Learning, Crime and Elections
By electing thieves, we are morally compromised-- we become part of the thieving.
It will break open the floodgates for more stealing.
Raymund Narag
Dec 17, 2021


Halalan 2022: Judicial Reform Agenda - Policy Questions for the Presidentiables
The presidentiables should outline their vision on how to improve the Philippine Judicial system.
Raymund Narag
Nov 22, 2021

