Tag: Bureau of Corrections
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Bureau of Corrections Frees 793 Inmates in February
In a significant move towards rehabilitation and justice, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced the release of 793 inmates, known as persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), between January 31 and February 28. This action brings the total number of PDLs released during the Marcos administration to 19,740. The release ceremony, which took place at the…
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Philippine Corrections Chief Proposes Transforming Prisons into Economic Hubs
In a significant shift in policy, Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., the Director General of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), has announced plans to convert traditional prison facilities into economically productive zones. This proposal was highlighted during the ASEAN Regional Correctional Conference (ARCC) 2025 held in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Catapang emphasized a move from large-scale…
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Philippine Government Tackles Prison Overcrowding and Penal System Reform
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced on Thursday that significant strides are being made by the government to alleviate the long-standing issue of prison overcrowding in the Philippines. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. highlighted these efforts during an appearance on the Bagong Pilipinas news program, suggesting that these initiatives could become a…
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31 Inmates at Leyte Prison Move Closer to Parole After Interviews
In a significant step towards rehabilitation, 31 inmates at the Leyte Regional Prison have undergone pre-parole interviews conducted by the Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration’s Eastern Visayas office. The Bureau of Corrections announced that these interviews are a crucial part of assessing the inmates’ behavior, rehabilitation progress, and their preparedness to reintegrate…
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Interior Secretary Assures Swift Arrest of Ex-BuCor Chief Bantag
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Tuesday that the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag is imminent. Speaking to reporters at the Palace, Remulla stated that authorities have pinpointed Bantag’s location, though they have yet to apprehend him. ‘We know where he is but we have not found…
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Interior Secretary Assures Swift Arrest of Ex-Prison Chief Bantag
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Tuesday that the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag is imminent. Speaking to reporters at the Palace, Remulla confirmed that the government has pinpointed Bantag’s location, although he has not yet been apprehended. ‘We know where he is but we have not…
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Bureau of Corrections Moves 150 Inmates from Bilibid to Leyte Facility
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced the successful transfer of 150 inmates from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to the Leyte Regional Prison over the weekend. This transfer, part of a larger effort to reduce overcrowding at Bilibid, saw the inmates arrive at their new facility on the evening of January 19, 2025.…
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Bureau of Corrections Seeks External Investigation into Bilibid Prison Stabbing
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has reached out to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to delve into a deadly stabbing incident at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa. The attack, which occurred on Thursday morning, resulted in the death of inmate Ricardo Peralta and injuries to two…
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Bureau of Corrections Implements Safety Protocols After Fatal Stabbing at New Bilibid Prison
In response to a deadly stabbing at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has mandated that all prison and penal farm superintendents implement preventive measures to safeguard their facilities. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Thursday at Gate 1-A, Quadrant 4 of the Maximum Security Camp,…
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Bureau of Corrections Frees Over 7,700 Inmates in 2024
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced the release of 7,707 inmates throughout 2024, with the latest group of 152 inmates being freed on December 30 at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang detailed that from November 26 to the end of December, 1,112 inmates were released, contributing to the…
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