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Bureau of Corrections

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The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is the government agency responsible for managing correctional facilities in the Philippines, overseeing the detention, rehabilitation, and reintegration of persons deprived of liberty. It has been involved in various initiatives, including partnerships with other agencies to improve conditions for female inmates and enhance reintegration programs for former inmates. Recent actions include denying special treatment claims for high-profile inmates and implementing stricter security measures within its facilities.

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Fri, December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM

PBBM OKs P20,000 SRI for gov't workers in 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for government employees for 2025, amounting to up to P20,000.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM

BuCor denies Guo's request for extended quarantine

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) denied the request of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and two co-accused to extend their stay in the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) quarantine area by 55 days.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM

BuCor denies Alice Guo special treatment claims

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has denied claims that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is receiving special treatment at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM

DBM to release guidelines for MUP salary hike effective Jan 2026

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is preparing to release guidelines for the salary and subsistence allowance adjustments for military and uniformed personnel (MUPs), set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM

DND says MUP salary hike long overdue, Marcos Jr. orders TWG review

The Department of National Defense (DND) asserts that the proposed salary increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) is long overdue.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM

PBBM approves 15% pay hike for MUPs over 3 years starting 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a 15 percent total increase in the base pay of military and uniformed personnel (MUPs), to be implemented over the next three years starting January 1, 2026.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM

PCW, BuCor, BJMP ink deal to boost reintegration of female PDLs

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have signed a memorandum circular to improve the reintegration of female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) into society.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Alice Guo, 2 others to serve sentence at Correctional Institution for Women for qualified trafficking

Ousted Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and two co-accused, Rachelle Carreon and Jaimielyn Cruz, will be committed to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City to serve their sentence for qualified human trafficking.

Mon, November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM

NBP corrections officer nabbed in buy-bust, P131K shabu seized

A corrections officer was apprehended during a buy-bust operation within the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation in Muntinlupa City on Sunday afternoon, November 2.

Fri, October 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM

PEZA eyes 14 more ecozones proclaimed by yearend, hitting 30 target

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects 14 more economic zones to be proclaimed before the end of the year, keeping its target of 30 proclamations for 2025.