BuCor chief praises First Lady’s legal aid, prison reform backing
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos visits New Bilibid Prison in a historic first, joining over 200 volunteer lawyers in providing free legal assistance and…
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First Lady visits Bilibid as BuCor releases 43 inmates
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos visited New Bilibid Prison as BuCor’s “Bilis Laya” program facilitated the record single-day release of 43 inmates through…
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BuCor releases 43 inmates in one day under 'Bilis Laya'
Discover how BuCor's 'Bilis Laya' program achieved a historic milestone by releasing 43 inmates in just one day, thanks to streamlined processes and the…
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First Lady visits Bilibid, backs inmate rehabilitation
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos visits New Bilibid Prison to champion inmate rehabilitation programs, emphasizing healthcare, legal aid, and reintegration…
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BuCor unveils cybersecurity training initiative
BuCor personnel undergo cybersecurity training from the DOJ and NBI to strengthen threat detection, data protection, and digital security in prison operations.
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SC, BuCor push compassionate release for elderly, ill inmates
BuCor supports proposed house arrest, medical confinement and community-supervised release as alternatives to prison detention, aiming to ease overcrowding and…
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House approves P11.9-B BuCor budget
The House of Representatives approved BuCor’s proposed P11.9-billion budget for 2027, with higher funding set to support correctional facilities, security,…
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BuCor orders fidelity bonds after PDL fund mishandling
BuCor chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. ordered tighter controls, fidelity bonds and preparations for cashless transactions following the mishandling of a PDL…
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Catapang: Drones won’t fly past BuCor guards
BuCor chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. says drones are unlikely to aid prison escapes or smuggle contraband because facilities have 24/7 watchtowers and CCTV…
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Catapang wants ex-women’s jail execs charged
BuCor will file administrative, criminal and civil cases against seven CIW personnel over alleged irregularities involving nearly P6 million in PDL trust funds.
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DOJ intensifies hunt for Dela Rosa, Bantag
Justice Secretary Frederick Vida said the DOJ would strengthen coordination with law enforcement agencies to locate Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, Gerald Bantag and…
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Catapang warns public vs fake BuCor sites
BuCor’s Recruitment and Information Technology departments confirmed that both sites are fraudulent following an open-source intelligence investigation.
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BuCor warns public vs fake recruitment websites
Bureau of Corrections chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. warns job seekers about two fake recruitment websites posing as BuCor’s official e-recruitment system.…
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CHR foregoes independent probe into missing inmate funds
CHR declines a separate probe into alleged missing inmate funds at the Correctional Institution for Women after BuCor took disciplinary action and launched an…
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CHR sees no need for separate probe into missing PDL funds
The Commission on Human Rights says there is no need for a separate probe into the alleged missing PDL funds at the Correctional Institution for Women, citing…
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BuCor eyes P11.9-B 2027 budget
BuCor seeks P11.9 billion for 2027 to modernize prisons, expand facilities, boost staffing and ease severe overcrowding across the correctional system.
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Catapang orders strict firearm safety
Firearms should also be fitted with trigger or cable locks when not in use. Ammunition must be stored separately in a locked container.
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