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Prisons are seriously overpopulated. They have the highest occupation rate in Asia. Prisoners cannot be locked in cells because of the overcrowding. There are not enough beds, so prisoners sleep on the floor in common areas. A large majority of the prisoners are being held in pre-trial/remanded detention. The justice system is inefficient. People are detained at police stations for days, even months, in unsuitable cells.
Prisons are understaffed. Management of primary facilities is shared with gangs, creating a climate of violence.Buildings are in a poor state of repair. Bathroom plumbing is faulty. Overcrowding, lack of ventilation, and lack of drinking water lead to the spread of disease. In July 2016, a cholera epidemic broke out at Quezon Prison. Prisoners died of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.
