Audit: 341 of 488 jails ‘congested’
The Commission on Audit reports that 341 Philippine jail facilities were critically overcrowded in 2025, with Consolacion Municipal Jail in Cebu recording a…
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Lady warden’s precious pet
A column by Nosy Tarsee alleges that high-profile detainees at Metro Manila’s largest jail facility receive special privileges, including air-conditioned…
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PhilHealth services reach 80,000 PDLs
Both agencies aim to strengthen healthcare delivery in jail facilities.
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New Baguio jail seen improving inmate rehabilitation
Discover how Baguio City's new detention facility aims to improve rehabilitation programs, reduce overcrowding, and help inmates reintegrate into society with…
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Grease is the word
The grease has apparently trickled down from the warden to select jail guards, to include the delicious food the big guy desires.
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Yang’s transfer bid stalled
Tony Yang, brother of ex-Presidential Economic Adviser Michael Yang, remains detained in Cagayan de Oro as he faces criminal charges including corporate fraud…
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SC eyes house arrest, other alternatives to jail
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said the Supreme Court is considering house arrest, medical confinement and community-supervised release to help reduce jail…
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Despite summits, jail congestion stays high
Jail congestion in the Philippines has improved from 292 percent to 281 percent despite two national decongestion summits and government efforts to address…
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Romualdez, 3 jailbirds share infirmary cell
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez shares an infirmary cell with three inmates at Quezon City Jail while receiving medical supervision for health concerns.
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Romualdez’s jail cell awaits
We don’t have the authority to intercept them before an arrest warrant is issued, so it is always telegraphed.
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QC Jail cell ready for Romualdez
Quezon City Jail prepares a detention cell for former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as he remains in hospital following an arrest warrant.…
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Meth ‘smuggler’ at Valenzuela jail collared
Jail guards arrest a 46-year-old woman accused of attempting to smuggle 0.41 grams of suspected shabu into Valenzuela City Jail for her detained partner.
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Shabu falls from Ormoc jail officer’s pocket, leads to arrest
An Ormoc City Jail officer was arrested after a sachet containing 2.34 grams of suspected shabu fell from his pocket, prompting a facility-wide search and drug…
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BJMP refutes Jinggoy bathroom fall rumors
BJMP denies reports that Sen. Jinggoy Estrada fell in a New Quezon City Jail bathroom, saying he suffered sudden knee pain before a court-approved medical…
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BJMP: Estrada did not slip in jail, suffered knee pain while walking
BJMP says Senator Jinggoy Estrada did not slip in the New Quezon City Jail but suffered severe knee pain while preparing for a court-ordered hospital check-up.
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Little warden, big trouble
A jail guard accused of receiving favors and bypassing protocols faces scrutiny over alleged special access, inmate privileges and a confrontation with a…
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AboitizPower recognized for aquaponics livelihood project for Bataan PDLs
BJMP Region 3 recognizes AboitizPower, GNPower Mariveles Energy Center and GNPower Dinginin for Project HOPE, an aquaponics initiative providing food and…
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