MANILA — The Department of Justice said its Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Program registered a 95.65-percent success rate in prosecuting cases covered by the program for 2023.

In a statement, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla congratulated the officials and personnel involved in the program for surpassing their goal of securing witnesses instrumental to the successful prosecution of cases.

The DOJ said in the statement that the 95.65 percent rating exceeded its 84.80 percent target.

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“Your mission plays a very vital role in upholding the rule of law, a snappy salute to your unwavering dedication to safeguard witnesses with your very own lives on the line to ensure that justice will never be denied, delayed or compromised,” Remulla said.

The DOJ also said in the statement that the WPSBP has achieved a perfect 100-percent rating in processing applications for witness coverage and percentage of witnesses covered with no reported untoward incidents.

“The department recognizes your accomplishments of ‘exceeding expectations’ in your professional lives. We need more of you,” Remulla added.