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'Oplan Bura Tatak': BuCor launches program to remove inmates’ tattoos to end gang culture

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 05:22 PM

The activity comes three weeks after nine inmates were killed in a riot that erupted inside the NBP.   Read more »

DOJ’s Guevarra ‘ready to take drastic actions’ over deadly Bilibid riot

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 09:28 PM

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday ordered the NBI and the Bureau of Corrections to investigate a riot that occurred at New Bilibid Prison, which left 9 inmates dead and 7 injured. Read more »

Bureau of Corrections chief positive for COVID-19

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 09:40 AM

MANILA - The head of the Bureau of Corrections has tested positive for COVID-19, he confirmed Monday.  Read more »

Duterte gov't can appeal early release of US soldier in transgender killing

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 05:09 PM

The Philippine government can appeal the early release of a US Marine convicted for killing a Filipino transgender woman in 2014, Malacañang said Thursday as the agency in charge for Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton's custody announced it is deferring the implementation of such order. Read more »

Gatchalian says death certificates of Bilibid drug lords 'doubtful'

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 01:25 AM

MANILA - Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is not convinced by the death certificates of drug convicts who supposedly died due to the coronavirus disease and cremated inside the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. 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 »

Privacy commissioner says Data Privacy Act not applicable on Sebastian's death

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 11:47 PM

The National Privacy Commission on Monday said the Data Privacy Act is not applicable on information regarding public figures like high-profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian. Read more »

18 preso sa Bilibid, Women's Correctional namatay dahil sa COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 19 05:50 PM

Labingwalong preso na ang naitatalang namatay dahil sa COVID-19 sa New Bilibid Prison at Correctional Institution for Women, ayon sa Bureau of Corrections Read more »

Shabu na tinago sa kahon ng posporo, iba pang kontrabando nakumpiska sa Bilibid

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 08:24 PM

Ilang sachet ng shabu, mga improvised na patalim, pera at iba pang kontrabando ang nakumpiska ng mga awtoridad sa mga preso sa loob ng New Bilibid Prison ngayong Huwebes.   Read more »

BuCor chief Bantag acquitted over jail blast that killed 10

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 08 12:05 PM

A Parañaque court on Wednesday acquitted Bureau of Corrections Director Gerald Bantag of homicide in connection with a jail blast that left 10 detainees dead 3 years ago.  Read more »

DOJ monitoring prisons bureau for corruption, abuse of authority

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 26 12:23 PM

The Department of Justice said Thursday it was on the lookout for corruption and abuse of authority at the Bureau of Corrections following allegations by its workers and management against each other.  Read more »

Libo-libong kontrabando nasamsam sa Bilibid, winasak

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 07:32 PM

Winasak ng Bureau of Corrections ang libo-libong kontrabando na nasabat sa loob ng New Bilibid Prison. Read more »

BuCor destroys thousands of Bilibid contraband

Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 04:01 PM

Included in the seized items were cellphones, charger, keyboards, pocket wifi, internet routers, and electric sub-meters. Read more »

'Kubols' out, fence in at Bilibid's maximum security compound

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 05:15 PM

Authorities unveiled Monday changes at the New Bilibid Prison's maximum security compound, including a fence around the prison hospital and the demolition of cottages or "kubols" allegedly used by high-profile inmates.  Read more »

Metro Manila police lends 500 cops to Bilibid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 10:12 AM

The Metro Manila police said Tuesday it deployed 500 personnel to keep watch over inmates at the New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa, an alleged control center of illegal drug transactions across the country. Read more »

BuCor relieves some 300 Bilibid guards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 09:33 PM

Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag ordered the relief of some 300 guards at the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Read more »

Palasyo dinepensahan ang 'katay' statement ng bagong BuCor chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 08:12 PM

Ipinagtanggol ng Malacañang si bagong BuCor chief Gerald Bantag kasunod ng mga batikos dahil sa banta niyang kakatayin ang mga presong magtatangkang suhulan siya. Read more »

New Bucor chief to stop using mobile phone inside Bilibid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 09:44 PM

In a bid to set an example to all the personnel of the New Bilibid Prison, new Bureau of Corrections chief Director General Gerald Bantag said he will stop using his mobile phone inside the facility. Read more »

New BuCor chief to prisoners, men: Magbago na kayo

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 23 07:19 PM

New Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag has a warning to his own men and prisoners under his watch: change or suffer misfortune.  Read more »

New Bureau of Corrections chief taking over in 2 days, says DOJ

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 08:23 PM

Department of Justice Spokesperson Usec. Markk Perete on Thursday said newly-designated Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag is still completing his requirements for the post but is expected to complete them in 1 to 2 days. Read more »