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Representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) visited QCJ-MD to assess programs and initiatives for PDL, with discussions focused on decongestion efforts, timely release of qualified PDL, and rehabilitation programs that support successful reintegration into society.

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6/17/20262 min read

Under the guidance of Quezon City Jail Warden, 𝑱𝑺𝑼𝑷𝑻 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑨 𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑫𝑬𝑺 𝑷 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑶𝑵, representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime conducted a jail visit at the jail facility to assess the facility's programs and initiatives for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) on June 16, 2026.

The UNODC, a specialized office of the United Nations, works to strengthen criminal justice systems, promote human rights, and support rehabilitation programs worldwide.

During the visit, discussions centered on measures to help facilitate the timely release of qualified PDL and address jail overcrowding through decongestion efforts. The delegation also toured the facility to observe various livelihood and skills-development activities aimed at preparing PDL for productive reintegration into society.

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