2 PDLs escape Bilibid, 1 remains at large

Updated Thu, January 20, 2022 at 5:48 AM Published Mon, January 17, 2022 at 11:13 AM

Two persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) escaped from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Maximum Security Compound by sawing off the grills of their dormitory window.

The escapees were identified as Arwin Bio, Pacifico Adlawan, and Drakilou Yosores Falcon.

Bio and Adlawan were killed during separate encounters with authorities.

Adlawan was serving his sentence for frustrated homicide, attempted homicide, and drug use, while Bio was convicted of attempted murder and murder.

Falcon, serving a sentence for robbery with homicide and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, remains at large.

During the escape attempt, Michael Dullavin, a fellow inmate, and three corrections officers were wounded by gunfire from the escapees.

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has directed the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the escape and ordered a review of disciplinary action against BuCor officials for potential gross neglect of duty.

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