English: Tulfo added that these innocent Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) are trapped in their situations because the lawyers assisting them from the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) are overwhelmed by sheer number of clients. As a result, their court hearings are frequently postponed, causing further delays in the legal process.
Filipino: Dagdag pa ni Tulfo, ang mga inosenteng Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) na ito ay tumatagal din sa bilangguan dahil napakraming kliyente ng mga abogadong may hawak sa kanilang kaso mula sa Public Attorney's Office (PAO). Bilang resulta, ang kanilang mga pagdinig sa korte ay madalas na ipinagpapaliban at naaantala.