Lacson pushes P250M budget for Judicial Integrity Office

Senator Panfilo Lacson is advocating for a P250 million budget allocation for the newly reorganized Judicial Integrity Office (JIO) to bolster the fight against corruption within the Judiciary.

Lacson believes this funding is crucial for streamlining processes and strengthening accountability among court officials and employees.

He emphasized that the requested amount is minimal compared to the vast sums lost annually to corruption.

The Judicial Integrity Board (JIB) was reorganized into the JIO to enhance the handling of administrative disciplinary cases.

Lacson also expressed concern over the Judiciary's less than one percent budget allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget.

This initiative aligns with the Supreme Court's approval of new rules concerning the integrity and social media use of judges and justices.