BuCor warns personnel: 'Shape up or face dismissal'
Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. has warned personnel that poor performance and misconduct could lead to dismissal, stressing…
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DOJ, BuCor back merger of jail, prison systems
The DOJ and BuCor support a legislative proposal to merge the country's jail and prison systems under a unified corrections authority, aiming to streamline…
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PNP vows relentless pursuit of Bantag after failed Ifugao operation
The Philippine National Police intensifies its pursuit of ex-BuCor chief Gerald Bantag after a failed operation in Ifugao, vowing relentless efforts to bring…
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Bantag eludes arrest in Ifugao
Police efforts to arrest fugitive ex-Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag in Ifugao fall short as he evades capture. Linked to high-profile murder cases,…
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BuCor orders prisons to prepare for El Niño, water shortages
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has mandated prisons nationwide to prepare for El Niño, focusing on water conservation, health services, and emergency…
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BuCor warns public vs fake online job hiring scams
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) warns jobseekers about a fake 2026 recruitment announcement circulating on Facebook that uses a malicious phishing link to…
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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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BuCor hails First Lady's visit to New Bilibid
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos makes history with her visit to New Bilibid Prison, highlighting efforts to improve legal aid, healthcare, and rehabilitation…
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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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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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NBP records over 7,000 visitors during Christmas, New Year
More than 7,000 relatives and friends visited inmates at the New Bilibid Prison during the Christmas and New Year holidays, highlighting the importance of…
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BuCor reports major gains in NBP decongestion ahead of 2028 closure
BuCor chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. reports major gains in prison decongestion, including the release of nearly 29,000 inmates, reduced overcrowding at NBP,…
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Merger of BuCor and BJMP eyed for decongestion
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