Duterte's anti-corruption commission will probe GCTA controversy
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission will conduct its own probe into the release of more than 1,900 inmates convicted of heinous crimes.
PACC Commissioner Greco Belgica said the commission would quiz Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon and other officials on the implementation of the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law, which reduces the jail time of prisoners who displayed good behavior.
"We want to see the documents and hear his (Faeldon) side and explanation on what transpired with the GCTA and the freeing of these 2,000 criminals or prisoners," Belgica told ABS-CBN News Channel Monday.
Belgica said the investigation would also look into the possible administrative and criminal liabilities of officials implementing the law. The probe will also seek to clarify who is authorized to release prisoners and the criteria for determining the inmates who are qualified to benefit from GCTA.
The commission may also ask senator and former BuCor chief Ronald dela Rosa to answer clarificatory questions.
"We can ask Senator Dela Rosa to give clarification, to give clarity to the issues that may come up," Belgica said, adding that being subjected to an investigation does not make one guilty of corruption.
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