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).
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is furious over the Philippine Star’s Wednesday (September 9) headline which read, “Pemberton’s release process ‘expedited.’”
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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).
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag and 200 prison personnel underwent surprise drug testing on Tuesday (Sept. 1) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City.
The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has requested from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) the computation of the jail time served by US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, an official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday.
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag on Friday (July 31) expressed support over the revival of the death penalty as part of the solution in ending the continued narcotics trading of drug lords behind bars..
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Wednesday (July 29) Senator Richard Gordon made a wise decision to wait for the results of the investigation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) over inmates who died from the COVID-19 disease.
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (July 29) instructed all courts to temporarily stop issuing orders to have convicted persons taken to prisons of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday (July 23) that President Rodrigo Duterte will decide whether to keep or not Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag.
Senator Risa Hontiveros wants a thorough investigation over the reported death of convicted drug lord Jaybee Sebastian and other high profile inmates inside the national penitentiary.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday (July 20) confirmed that high-profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian was one of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) who died from the COVID-19 disease.
There are now only two cases of the COVID-19 disease at the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), said Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Markk Perete said on Wednesday (July 15).
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag has hired 10 more nurses as part of measures in the dealing with the spread of the COVID-19 virus in prisons.
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag subjected 163 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to COVID-19 virus rapid tests after having been granted parole by the government.
A total of 61 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have recovered from the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) following their stay at the quarantine facility “Site Harry” at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said.
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has reported of having 301 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and personnel who got infected with COVID-19, said Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Markk Perete on Thursday (June 18).
Almost 200 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) and personnel of the Bureau of Corrections have been tested positive with the 2019 coronavirus, said Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete on Wednesday (May 27).
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) with the deadly 2019 coronavirus are expected to be out of quarantine this coming weekend.
The isolation facility for inmates with COVID-19 at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City is safe for the community living around the area, assured Bureau of Corrections spokesperson Gabrielle Chaclag.
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