The Probation Administration was created by virtue of Presidential
Decree 968, “The Probation Law of 1976”, to administer the probation system. Under Executive Order 292, “The
Administrative Code of 1987”, which was promulgated on November 23, 1989, the Probation Administration was renamed “Parole
and Probation Administration” and given the added function of supervising prisoners who, after serving part of their
sentence in jails are released on parole or are granted pardon with parole conditions.
Mandate
The Parole and Probation Administration is mandated to conserve and/or
redeem convicted offenders and prisoners who are under the probation or parole system.
Goals
The Administration’s program sets to achieve the following goals:
(a) promote the reformation of criminal offenders and reduce the incidence of recidivism; and (b) provide a cheaper alternative
to the institutional confinement of first-time offenders who are likely to respond to individualized, community-based treatment
programs.
Functions
The Agency, through its network of 15 regional and 204 field parole and
probation offices performs the following functions:
(a) to administer the parole and probation system; (b) to exercise supervision
over parolees, pardonees and probationers; and (c) to promote the correction and rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
Vision
A model component of the Philippine Correctional
System that shall enhance the quality of life of its clients through multi-disciplinary programs and resources, an efficient
organization, and a highly professional and committed workforce in order to promote social justice and development.
Mission
To rehabilitate probationers, parolees and pardonees
and promote their development as integral persons by utilizing innovative interventions and techniques which respect the dignity
of man and recognize his divine destiny.
