Female jail officer suspended over illegal drugs
A female prison officer was suspended after being caught smuggling shabu into New Bilibid Prison. Authorities seized additional drugs from an inmate, prompting…
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Sotto pushes reforms amid prison overcrowding
Senate President Vicente Sotto III urges major corrections system reforms as BuCor facilities face severe overcrowding, health gaps, and limited reintegration…
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Catapang seeks international collaboration
BuCor Director Gregorio Catapang Jr. hosts Japan’s Ministry of Justice delegation at New Bilibid Prison, fostering international cooperation and sharing best…
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BuCor releases 484 persons deprived of liberty
The Bureau of Corrections released 484 persons deprived of liberty from multiple prisons and penal farms, marking a step toward rehabilitation and…
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NBP visitor smuggling drugs arrested
A female visitor at New Bilibid Prison was caught attempting to smuggle illegal drugs inside her body, underscoring the vigilance required to prevent…
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PUVs resume trips inside NBP compound
PUVs have resumed operations inside New Bilibid Prison to provide safer and easier transportation for over 20,000 students of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng…
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BuCor ‘greenlights’ PUV Bilibid pass thru
The Bureau of Corrections has approved a limited-access PUV route through the New Bilibid Prison reservation to ease student commute in Muntinlupa, says Mayor…
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BuCor sees decreased NBP congestion
Catapang said the bureau is developing its land and water assets to drive economic growth and social impact.
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BuCor inks pact for land exchange
BuCor and UP signed a landmark deal exchanging 500 hectares of land to establish a new prison facility in Laguna and promote education access for PDLs,…
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BuCor bans advocacy group spox from penal facilities
BuCor permanently bans Fides Lim, Kapatid spokesperson, from all prison visits due to repeated protocol violations and disruptive behavior during visits to New…
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BuCor transfers 300 NBP inmates
BuCor transferred 300 inmates from New Bilibid Prison to Iwahig Prison in Palawan to ease congestion and support agricultural projects, as part of preparations…
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BuCor, BJMP merge mulled amid penal decongestion
‘If we can merge the two facilities, we can control overcrowding at jail facilities.’
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Merger of BuCor and BJMP eyed for decongestion
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BuCor promotes 85 personnel
The Bureau of Corrections promoted 85 personnel and announced new appointments during a ceremony at New Bilibid Prison on Independence Day, strengthening its…
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Catapang: BuCor shifts toward rehabilitation
BuCor releases 2,923 inmates between April and June, citing the GCTA law and a Supreme Court ruling. Total releases under President Marcos now at 23,579.
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