In a statement, BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said they will prioritize qualified PDLs who are terminally ill or seriously ill, so they still have time to be with their loved ones.

BuCor data showed that 70 personnel have been suspended, 10 fined and 19 reprimanded. Catapang said these disciplinary actions were imposed for offenses such as gross neglect of duty, serious ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has ordered the emergency procurement of “sando” shirts for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) as the heat index continues to soar ...

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) released a total of 793 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the month of February, data provided by the bureau showed. Of this, 240 were from the New Bilibid Prison, ...

AROUND 70-80% of crimes in Southeast Asia are linked to drugs, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang, Jr. said on Monday, following the conclusion of the Association ...

PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — About P7 billion is needed to develop the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, into a mega ecozone, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on ...