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BuCor blames prison riot on clash between rival gangs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 11:58 AM

A fresh wave of fatal riots in the state penitentiary, which left at least 13 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) dead and scores wounded, appears to be a result of a clash between warring gangs, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said Wednesday. Read more »

Explosion, gunshots heard during Bilibid riot: DOJ

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 11:42 AM

An explosion and gunshots were heard at the national penitentiary during the riot that killed 4 prisoners last Monday, Secretary Justice Menardo Guevarra said Wednesday. Read more »

Walang dalaw: BuCor chief says suspension of visits caused Bilibid riot

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 10 08:38 AM

Four prisoners were killed while 64 others were wounded after a fresh riot erupted at the national penitentiary on Monday, the Bureau of Corrections said Tuesday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 9, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 11:40 PM

Here are the day's top big stories in photos. Read more »

Another riot erupts in Bilibid after last month's brawl

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 10:55 AM

A riot erupted in the national penitentiary Monday, a month after 9 prisoners were killed in a brawl, the Bureau of Corrections said. Read more »

'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 »

BuCor info chief Chaclag catches COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 01:22 PM

MANILA— Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) public information chief Gabriel Chaclag disclosed Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 11, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 12:52 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Pemberton transferred to Immigration Bureau

Courtesey of Gerald Bantag, Bureau of Corrections
Posted at Sep 11 01:50 PM

US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is received by Bureau of Immigration officials on Friday in Manila. Read more »

Pemberton's deportation looms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 11:35 PM

Convicted US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton will just have to wait a few more days before he finally walks out of prison.    Read more »

93 bilanggo pinalaya ng BuCor

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 11 07:32 PM

MAYNILA - Pinalaya ng Bureau of Corrections ang nasa 93 bilanggo mula sa New Bilibid Prisons sa Muntinlupa City nitong Huwebes.   Read more »

BuCor signs release order for convicted killer Pemberton

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 10 07:03 PM

The chief of the Philippines' Bureau of Corrections approved Thursday the release order for convicted killer US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton following President Rodrigo Duterte's grant of absolute pardon. Read more »

BuCor: Kulang pa nang 10 buwan ang pagkakakulong ni Pemberton

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 08:13 PM

Magkaiba ang komputasyon ng Bureau of Corrections at ng korte sa naisilbi na ni US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton sa kulungan.  Read more »

Release of convicted US Marine Pemberton 'on hold': BuCor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 02:38 PM

The release of convicted killer US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton from prison is "on hold" as authorities await the resolution of the appeal from Jennifer Laude's family, the Bureau of Corrections said Thursday.   Read more »

AFP, handang alalayan ang BuCor sa proseso ng paglaya ni Pemberton

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 09:46 PM

MAYNILA - Handa ang Armed Forces of the Philippines na alalayan ang Bureau of Corrections sa proseso ng paglaya ni US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Pemberton. Read more »

PSPs, pocket wifi, smart watches: BuCor eyes sanctions over smuggled contraband

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 11:22 AM

The Bureau of Corrections is set to impose disciplinary action against inmates for smuggling various items in the state penitentiary including laptops, cellular phones, smart watches and pocket wifi units over a 5-year period.  Read more »

BuCor eyes plasma donations from personnel, prisoners recovered from COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 14 10:42 AM

MANILA - The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Friday said they will launch a blood plasma drive by next week from personnel who recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

'Fake news': BuCor denies high-profile inmate Dominguez died of COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 11:46 AM

The Bureau of Corrections on Monday labeled as "fake news" reports that high-profile inmate Raymond Dominguez had died as it said he was never taken to the hospital. Read more »

BuCor spokesperson: Inmate Raymond Dominguez positive for COVID-19, still alive

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 07:18 PM

Bureau of Corrections spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag on Saturday refuted reports that high-profile inmate Raymond Dominguez died of COVID-19.    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 »