Bureau of Corrections

Also known as BuCor

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is led by Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr., who aims to transform BuCor into an institution focused on reforming and reintegrating inmates back into society. BuCor faces challenges such as overcrowded prisons and security threats, prompting the bureau to review policies and enhance safety measures for transporting high-risk detainees. Additionally, BuCor collaborates with various government agencies to secure land titles and manage its properties effectively, supporting rehabilitation efforts like agricultural projects at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan.

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Last updated at April 20, 2025.

Recent stories about BuCor

BuCor reviews security policies after attack on PDL convoy

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is reviewing its security policies for transporting persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) following an attack on BJMP personnel last April 7 along the Manila-Cavite expressway.
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BuCor, DENR sign MOA for Iwahig prison land title

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday to assist BuCor in securing a land title for its 29-hectare Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
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1,058 inmates released under BuCor, total freed since Marcos exceeds 20,600

On Monday, March 31, 2025, a total of 1,058 individuals were released from various prisons and penal farms across the Philippines under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), bringing the cumulative number of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) freed since President Marcos assumed office in 2022 to over 20,600.
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300 PDLs transferred from NBP to decongest prison, support Iwahig's agriculture

On Friday, March 28, the Bureau of Corrections transferred 300 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Palawan.
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500 PDLs transferred from New Bilibid to San Ramon

A total of 500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City were transferred to the San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm in Zamboanga City on Sunday, March 16.
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BuCor procures sando shirts for inmates due to extreme heat

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) announced on Tuesday that it will procure singlet or 'sando' shirts and sleeveless shirts for inmates due to extreme heat conditions.
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BuCor orders singlets, water supply amid rising heat

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. ordered the procurement of singlets and a consistent supply of water in all facilities on Tuesday amid rising heat indices.
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PNP-SAF deployed at Sablayan prison to boost security, confiscate contraband

Seventy-six members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) have been deployed at Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro to enhance security, as directed by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.
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182 PDLs released from BuCor facilities this Friday

On Friday, February 28, a total of 182 persons deprived of liberty were released from various Bureau of Corrections facilities.
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BuCor orders close monitoring amid rising dengue cases

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. ordered Thursday close monitoring of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and personnel amid rising dengue cases.
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