Yes, the Philippines does have a witness protection program. It's RA 6981. The program is available to witnesses testifying not only in court but also at a quasi-judicial or investigating body.
Qualifications
1.) The testimony covers a grave felony under the Revised Penal Code or its equivalent under special laws
2.) The testimony's material points can be corroborated substantially
3.) The witness, or a family member within the 2nd degree (parents, siblings, children, grandchildren or grandparents) is subject to death threats, threat of injury or there is a possibility that he/his family member will be killed, harassed, forced, intimidated or bribed to prevent the witness from testifying
4.) The witness isn't part of law enforcement, even if he's testifying against other law enforcement officers (in this case, only immediate family members can receive protection)
If the witness will testify before a legislative panel "in aid of legislation," he will only be admitted into witness protection if there is a serious need for it. It requires a recommendation from the panel which must be approved by the senate president or speaker of the house, depending on which panel is conducting the investigation.
Qualifications
1.) The testimony covers a grave felony under the Revised Penal Code or its equivalent under special laws
2.) The testimony's material points can be corroborated substantially
3.) The witness, or a family member within the 2nd degree (parents, siblings, children, grandchildren or grandparents) is subject to death threats, threat of injury or there is a possibility that he/his family member will be killed, harassed, forced, intimidated or bribed to prevent the witness from testifying
4.) The witness isn't part of law enforcement, even if he's testifying against other law enforcement officers (in this case, only immediate family members can receive protection)
If the witness will testify before a legislative panel "in aid of legislation," he will only be admitted into witness protection if there is a serious need for it. It requires a recommendation from the panel which must be approved by the senate president or speaker of the house, depending on which panel is conducting the investigation.
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