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NBI tapped to probe alleged COVID deaths of high-profile Bilibid inmates

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 05:32 PM

BuCor is partnering with the NBI to probe the deaths of high-profile inmates at the New Bilibid Prison. Read more »

Dela Rosa seeks to revive death penalty, mandatory ROTC

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Updated as of Jul 18 11:17 AM

Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa said Monday he has filed bills to revive the death penalty and mandatory ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). Read more »

Short stint, high value: New PNP chief targets 'big fish' in drug war

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Posted at Sep 02 11:12 AM

Incoming Philippine National Police chief Lt. Gen. Camilo Cascolan said Wednesday he would go after "high-value" targets in the country's drug war during his short stint at the top post.   Read more »

BuCor chief may be sacked over late reporting of inmates' deaths due to COVID-19: Gordon

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 05:42 PM

Sen. Richard Gordon on Wednesday said Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag may be sacked from his post even if he can prove that several high-profile inmates in the New Bilibid Prison died due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

IBP calls for thorough probe on sudden deaths of Bilibid inmates

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Posted at Jul 22 02:03 AM

MANILA - The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Tuesday called for a thorough investigation on the sudden death of high-profile inmates at the national penitentiary due supposedly to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read more »

BuCor officials may be liable over 'doubtful' drug convicts' deaths: Gordon

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 04:52 PM

Sen. Richard Gordon on Tuesday said initial reports show that several Bureau of Corrections officials may be liable for "absolute misconduct" over the alleged deaths of several convicted drug lords in the New Bilibid Prison. Read more »

Dying inside Bilibid: Lawmaker seeks 'proof of death' of dead drug lords

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 12:42 PM

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) should show photos of the bodies of several drug lord who allegedly died due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to put "conspiracy theories" to rest. Read more »

Pagkamatay ng high-profile inmates sa Bilibid pinagtatakhan, nais imbestigahan

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 20 09:25 PM

Naghain na rin ng resolusyon si Senate President Tito Sotto para imbestigahan ang dumarami umanong hindi maipaliwanag na mga tanong sa pagkamatay ng inmates. Read more »

Bato: Terror law to boost drug war

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Posted at Jul 08 02:09 PM

The new anti-terrorism law will help law enforcers go after drug traffickers who evade arrest with the help of extremist groups, Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said Wednesday.    Read more »