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783 BuCor inmates freed

A total of 783 inmates from prison and penal farms nationwide were released in March, the Bureau of Corrections reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

48 Bilibid inmates transferred to Leyte prison

As part of the Bureau of Corrections’ efforts to decongest the New Bilibid Prison and shut down the NBP by 2028, 48 inmates have been transferred to the Leyte Regional Prison, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Marcos grants clemency to 22 PDLs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to 22 persons deprived of liberty (PDL), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Saturday. BuCor said while 20 PDLs were granted commutations of sentences, two were given conditional pardon. They are brothers Alfredo and Leopold Bongcawel. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said they would.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Training on COA compliance for government institutions

To guide government institutions on their compliance with the Commission on Audit Circular 2020-006, the Center for Global Best Practices will be launching a two-session online training titled “COA Guidelines and Procedures for One-Time Cleansing of Property, Plant and Equipment Account Balances” on April 18 and 19, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

COA denies PNP generals’ appeal on blocked P131-million fast boat purchase

The Commission on Audit upholds the findings of the Fraud Audit Office, stating that the transaction of four former police generals in 2009 violated procurement laws.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed

The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Muslim Affairs on Friday proposed to the Bureau of Corrections to have a separate prison facility for Muslim inmates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

When it comes to access to medicines, no one should be left behind

For millions of people around the world, the full enjoyment of the right to health remains an elusive goal, partly because medical care — in the event of sickness, prevention and treatment — depends largely on timely and appropriate access to quality medicines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

BIR expands list of VAT-exempt medicines

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued an updated list of value-added tax or VAT-exempt medicines for diseases such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

8 inmates hurt in Manila City Jail brawl

Eight male inmates of the Manila City Jail were hurt after a brawl erupted yesterday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DOJ: 8 inmates freed on good conduct

Another batch of eight inmates has been released under the good conduct time allowance as part of the Department of Justice efforts to decongest penal and prison facilities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Marcos grants clemency to 22 inmates

President Marcos has granted executive clemency to 22 inmates, the Bureau of Corrections announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Bisrock singer jams with inmates in Bohol

CONSOLACION, Cebu — Cebuano singer and songwriter Emping made the inmates of Dauis, Bohol happy on February 13 as he jammed with them while singing the classic bisrock hit song, “Chinita.” Emping was performing on stage at the event organized by Dauis Police Station ‘Lavapalooza’. He was invited to perform with other Cebuano bands, Missing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

66 paintings of Bilibid inmates on exhibit at SC

Sixty-six paintings made by inmates of the New Bilibid Prison are on display at the main lobby of the Supreme Court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

LIST: 21 medicines added to VAT-exempt list

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded its list of medicines which are exempt from the value added tax......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

BuCor raises P.5 million for student feeding program

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has raised P500,000 through a shoot fest to support a feeding program for over 100 severely underweight and malnourished students at Itaas Elementary School (IES) in Muntinlupa City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

BuCor: Appointment of 804 personnel invalidated

Due to their lack of eligibility, the appointment of 804 personnel of the Bureau of Corrections had been invalidated, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BuCor: Appointment of 804 personnel invalidated

Due to their lack of eligibility, the appointment of 804 personnel of the Bureau of Corrections had been invalidated, BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Unused lands transferred from Sablayan, Iwahig penal farms can be reverted to BuCor — DOJ

In a five-page legal opinion penned by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the BuCor can “revoke the transfer” of some parcels of land from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm from the DA and Puerto Princesa LGU after its purpose of the transfer of lands was not fulfilled. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Unknown assailant shoots Bucor director’s vehicle

Unknown assailant shoots Bucor director’s vehicle.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief

The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024