Justice dept releases 783 PDLs
THE Department of Justice (DoJ), through the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) led by Director-General Gregorio Catapang Jr., released on Monday nearly 800 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
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PNP probes shooting of BuCor chief’s vehicle
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has started its investigation on the shooting that targeted a bulletproof vehicle owned by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. on Tuesday.
Gunmen shoot at BuCor chief’s car on Skyway
MANILA, Philippines — Unidentified assailants shot at a vehicle owned by Bureau of Corrections chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. as it was on its way to pick up BuCor deputy chief Al Perreras in Quezon City.
275 BuCor personnel face job loss
MANILA, Philippines — At least 275 personnel of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) are set to lose their jobs for failing to complete the required eligibility and education requirements under the law, despite extensions.
706 released from BuCor prisons
MANILA, Philippines — At least 706 prisoners from various penitentiaries and penal farms were released yesterday.
48 more Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte prison
THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has transferred 48 more Bilibid inmates to the Leyte Regional Prison as part of its continuing effort to decongest the national penitentiary in Muntinlupa City prior to its planned closure in 2028.
PCG eyes transfer to Bilibid
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard is looking into the possibility of transferring its headquarters from Port Area, Manila to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa City, a PCG official said yesterday.