Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag has managed to get over 10,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to remove their gang tattoos.
3 Bilibid inmates killed, 64 hurt in riot
Three inmates were killed and 64 others wounded from the latest riot inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, said Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday (Nov. 9).
‘Di na natuto! BuCor confirms another Bilibid riot
Another riot erupted inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Monday (Nov. 9) just after a month a fight broke out there, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) confirmed.
Kiko: Sinas’ appointment as PNP chief ‘not surprising’
Senator Kiko Pangilinan on Monday said he was not surprised by the the appointment of National Capital Region Police Office chief Debold Sinas as the new Philippine National Police chief.
Gusto doon na tumira! BuCor claims inmates with COVID-19 like quarantine facility
Most New Bilibid Prison (NBP) inmates prefer staying in the “Site Harry” quarantine facility of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Bucor Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said on Saturday (Nov. 7).
Mabilis nakahawa! BuCor: 53 high-profile Bilibid inmates get COVID-19
There are currently 53 three high-profile inmates of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said.
Ceasefire na! BuCor: Bilibid gang leaders vow to end feud
The leaders of two warring gangs at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) have promised to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag to end their feud.
Palaban pa rin mga gang! Guevarra: Situation at Bilibid still tense
Warring gangs at the New Bibilid Prison (NBP) in Muntlupa City want to go at each other again, said Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday (Oct. 12).
BuCor welcomes DOJ’s order for NBI to probe Bilibid riot
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said it welcomes the decision of Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra to have the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) look into the riot at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) that led to the deaths of nine inmates.
Baka may part 2! BuCor on alert after Bilibid riot
The New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City has been placed on alert following the riot that led to deaths of nine inmates, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said.
Tulog sa pansitan! Guevarra orders relief of BuCor officials over Bilibid riot
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to relieve and suspend its officials and personnel who may been negligent in their jobs that led to the riot at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP).
Naka-quarantine sa Bilibid: BuCor chief tests positive for COVID-19
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag confirmed on Monday (Sept. 21) that he has the COVID-19 virus.
Ba’t nakakalusot? PNP chief orders probe into drug ops inside jails
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan has ordered a probe into the alleged continuing illegal drug operations inside prisons.
‘Wag idaan sa pera! BuCor warns job seekers: Don’t bribe employees
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Deputy Director Milfredo Melegrito has warned job applicants not to bribe employees concerning positions they applied for.
BuCor spokesperson tests positive for COVID-19
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag has been to have been infected with the COVID-19 virus on Saturday (Sept. 19).
A step closer to freedom: BI takes custody of Pemberton
United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton is now in the custody of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), said Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag on Friday (Sept. 11).
Malapit nang lumaya! BuCor starts processing Pemberton’s release
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has begun processing the release of convicted United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, BuCor Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said on Thursday (Sept. 10).
May mananagot sa boss! Locsin seethes over Philippine Star’s ‘f*cking lie’ about Pemberton’s release
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is furious over the Philippine Star’s Wednesday (September 9) headline which read, “Pemberton’s release process ‘expedited.’”
AFP ready to help BuCor in securing Pemberton’s release
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is more than willing to provide any form of assistance to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in facilitating the release of US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, its spokesperson said Wednesday.
Ex-Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez rushed to JRMMC over TB, kidney disease
Former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez is suffering from stage V chronic kidney disease (CKD) and tuberculosis, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said on Monday (Sept. 7).
BuCor holds US soldier’s release
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) will abide by the court’s order to release US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton who had been convicted of homicide in the killing of transgender Jennifer Laude in 2014, said BuCor Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag.
Masama ang loob natin: Ping joins Filipinos not happy with convicted US Marine’s early release
Like most if not all Filipinos, Sen. Panfilo Lacson feels disappointed with the early release of US Marine L/Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, who in 2015 was convicted of killing Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude in 2014.
Balakid COVID: SC extends suspension of inmates’ transfers to BJMP, BuCor jails
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (Sept. 2) has directed all courts nationwide to continue to suspend the issuance of commitment orders that would transfer persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to facilities of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Suspected COVID-19 case: Ex-Calauan mayor Antonio Sanchez falls ill— BuCor
Former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez has fallen ill and has shown signs of having COVID-19 virus, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said on Tuesday (Sept. 1).
