Ready for the Bio-age
By: Marianne Audrey C. Mahusay
The National Academy of Sciences put DNA at work. The task: To catch a criminal! The science of identifying individuals using DNA sequences is very clear, and the probability of scientific error is extremely small. As a result, DNA evidence has been used to help identify perpetrators of crimes and to exonerate innocent people before they become suspects.
Here goes another challenge to the Philippine judiciary system. The Bio-age! The question is “Is the Philippines ready for this?”
I was amazed with the independent functions bestowed upon the Judiciary branch of the Philippine Government, listed by Hon. Artemio V. Panganiban in his article. These are not only functions these are powers that can be very useful in research and application of the new breakthroughs in science and technology which can be tools for a better implementation of truth and justice.
The Philippines has gone a long way in terms of technology. It won’t surprise me if one of these days, the Judiciary will announce new and advanced method in the presentation of evidences in the court. There is always a room for change and development which I believe is possible in our country. And the Supreme Court is finding ways and means to keep up with the pace.
With the power vested on the highest court of the land, it can promulgate rules on the use of technological advancements as evidences in court such as DNA fingerprinting, the use of genes and the admission of biotechnology and genetics.
We’re almost there!
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