Bureau of Corrections

Also known as BuCor

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is an agency responsible for managing correctional facilities in the Philippines, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration programs for released prisoners. BuCor launched the Blue and Red Ribbon project in July 2025 to reduce stigma and provide support for ex-prisoners, inspired by Singapore's yellow ribbon movement. The bureau also aims to integrate halfway houses across all prisons to facilitate a smoother transition for individuals returning to society.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about BuCor

BuCor, UP sign MOU to exchange lands in Laguna, Palawan

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the University of the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday, July 31, in Quezon City, to exchange land in Laguna and Palawan.
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Kapatid demands DOJ probe Fides Lim's ban from BuCor

Kapatid, a support group for political prisoners, is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate why its spokesperson Fides Lim was permanently banned from entering BuCor facilities following repeated violations and unruly behavior.
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BuCor chief relieves two officials over contraband smuggling attempt at SPPF

BuCor Director Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. relieved Corrections Chief Inspector Francisco Madrid and Technical Inspector Edgar Laudencia from their duties at Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) following an attempt to smuggle alcohol and tobacco into the facility.
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BuCor seizes 3,648 kg of shabu and cannabis in anti-drug ops

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced on Monday the confiscation of 3,648 kilograms of shabu and 60.31 grams of cannabis from various prisons and penal farms across the country between October 2023 and present.
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1,004 PDLs released; total freed under current admin reaches 24,583

A total of 1,004 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were released from various prisons and penal farms across the Philippines between June 13 and July 3, 2025, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
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DILG plans BJMP-BuCor integration, aims to streamline penal system

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito 'Jonvic' Remulla announced plans to integrate the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
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BuCor releases 2,923 PDLs; total under Marcos Jr. reaches 23,579

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has released 2,923 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from April 1 to June 11, bringing the total number of PDLs released under President Marcos Jr.'s administration to 23,579.
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Teves Jr. deported, faces murder charges

Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., accused of masterminding killings including that of Governor Roel Degamo, was deported from Timor-Leste and arrived in the Philippines on Thursday night after evading arrest for two years.
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BuCor orders halfway houses in all prisons

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. ordered the establishment of halfway houses in all operating prisons and penal farms nationwide on Wednesday.
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Over 3K PDLs vote in national election exercise

On Monday, May 12, over 3,446 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) across the Philippines were able to cast their votes in an election exercise.
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