Tag: Good Conduct Law

DILG backs DOJ stand Antonio Sanchez not eligible for early release under RA 10592

(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government believes former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez is not eligible for early release under Republic Act. No. 10592. In backing the stand of the Department of Justice, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año noted that the law, which increases the Good Conduct Time Allowance given to inmates, is “categorical in excluding recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees, and persons charged with heinous crimes” from its coverage. Año said Sanchez “inarguably […]