The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Sunday expressed confidence that the newly signed Republic Act 12177, which grants free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel, will significantly boost the morale of frontline forces by shielding them from harassment through baseless or unwarranted lawsuits.
In a statement, the DILG said the enactment of the "Free Legal Assistance for Military and Uniformed Personnel Act" will allow police officers, firefighters, and jail officers to perform their duties "with greater focus, security, and confidence," free from the constant fear of being tied up in expensive and time-consuming legal battles arising from the lawful performance of their work.
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