First Lady helps 43 Bilibid inmates regain freedom
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos spearheads a transformative initiative at New Bilibid Prison, aiding 43 inmates in regaining freedom through healthcare, legal…
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Catapang: BuCor has no political prisoners
Bureau of Corrections chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. insists there are no political prisoners in Philippine prisons, saying all persons deprived of liberty…
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BuCor transfers over 16K inmates
Catapang said the transfers are part of a broader effort to ease severe congestion at Bilibid and prepare the historic facility for its ultimate closure.
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Catapang directs medical assessment of PDLs
The Bureau of Corrections has launched comprehensive medical assessments at the New Bilibid Prison after 95 amoebiasis cases were recorded, with nearly all…
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BuCor eyes Bilibid Prison closure
BuCor is advancing plans to close the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa and redevelop the property into a mixed-use global city with government offices,…
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BuCor allows Palparan’s detention verification
The Bureau of Corrections allowed the families of missing student activists to personally meet retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan at New Bilibid Prison, aiming…
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BuCor allows complainants to verify Palparan's detention at Bilibid
The Bureau of Corrections has allowed complainants and their lawyers to personally verify that convicted ex-general Jovito Palparan remains detained at New…
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BuCor relocates 200 PDLs to Sablayan
The Sablayan facility is one of the bureau’s primary agricultural penal farms.
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BuCor pitches Muntinlupa prison site redevelopment
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DoJ suspends Bilibid visits for Holy Week
The Department of Justice suspends jail visitation at New Bilibid Prison from 1 to 3 April 2026 for the Lenten season, ensuring orderly management of the…
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BuCor denies scabies outbreak at New Bilibid Prison
The Bureau of Corrections clarifies there is no scabies outbreak at New Bilibid Prison, emphasizing strict medical protocols, safe inmate care, and readiness…
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Katarungan Caravan serves over 500 PDLs
DoJAC plans more caravans across the country, expanding legal aid services to reach as many underserved Filipinos as possible.
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DOJ legal caravan assists 500 inmates in Bilibid, boosts decongestion drive
More than 500 persons deprived of liberty received on-site legal aid at New Bilibid Prison as the DOJ Action Center expanded its Katarungan Caravan to help…
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GCTA and the reach of Justice
It is the law’s recognition that rehabilitation matters, that discipline and reform must have legal consequences.
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BuCor eyes probe over animal cruelty inside NBP
BuCor investigates alleged animal cruelty at New Bilibid Prison, emphasizing inmate support animals and exploring animal-assisted rehabilitation programs.
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Iloilo breaks ground on P8M gym at district jail
Construction begins on a multi-purpose gym at Iloilo District Jail, aimed at enhancing rehabilitation programs and inmate welfare.
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BuCor transfers 300 PDLs to Leyte prison
BuCor transfers 300 inmates from New Bilibid Prison to Leyte Regional Prison to ease overcrowding and prepare for NBP’s planned closure in 2028, supported by…
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