IBP launches national judicial safety program amid online threats

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) is launching a national judicial safety program to protect judges and legal professionals from online threats and harassment.

This initiative aims to establish lasting structural safeguards in response to recent online threats against the Pasig City Regional Trial Court and a perceived pattern of intimidation against legal professionals.

The IBP commended the Supreme Court's swift action on the Pasig City threats and emphasized the importance of institutional unity against intimidation.

The program will incorporate international best practices for judicial protection and include protocols for threat assessment, incident tracking, and inter-agency coordination.

IBP warned that a justice system cannot effectively function if its personnel are vulnerable to risks.

The program will feature a national system for tracking red-flag incidents and sustained monitoring to ensure accountability and deterrence.