Manila, Jan. 30 -- The Philippines will host this year's ASEAN Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) to be held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Feb. 14 to 17.

The event will bring together the heads of all ASEAN prison services to discuss common challenges and share best practices, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in a statement on Thursday.

BuCor will be joined by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in hosting the conference, which will have the theme "Shaping the Future of Corrections Together."

"The ARCC provides a valuable venue to address the emerging challenges of prison overcrowding and lack of resources faced by participating countries and to learn from one another while discussing efforts and solut...