MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) will soon allow the use of video conferencing technology in trials of high-risk detainees such as terrorists. Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez said the high court recently issued a resolution for the “tele-hearing” system or the use of video conferencing technology to allow remote testimonies as well as remote monitoring of trials. Marquez said pilot testing of the new system will be in Davao City Jail where arrested members of the Maute Group, Abu Sayyaf and New People’s Army are detained. The latest measure adopted by the judiciary was approved specifically upon request of Davao City Jail Warden Supt. The Bureau of Jail Management of Penology in Davao City manages three city jail facilities with an aggregate population of about 4,000 detainees.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 11, 2019 10:07 UTC