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Bureau of Corrections

BuCor

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is a government agency responsible for managing prison facilities and rehabilitation programs in the Philippines. It has been involved in various operations, including drug seizures, partnerships for new prison developments, and initiatives to aid ex-inmates' reintegration into society. Recent efforts focus on improving security, reducing contraband, and ensuring humane treatment of prisoners.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, November 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM

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Recent developments on Bureau of Corrections

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.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM

BuCor, NCIP partner for new prisons on ancestral lands

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) have partnered to explore the creation of new regional prisons and penal farms on ancestral lands.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM

BuCor launches project to aid ex-inmates' reintegration

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has launched the Blue and Red Ribbon Project, inspired by Singapore's "Yellow Ribbon Movement," to support former inmates in their reintegration into society.

Wed, July 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM

BuCor open to probe on rights violation allegations

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is open to an investigation into its operations following allegations of rights violations and "authoritarian practices" by a spokesperson for a rights group.

Mon, July 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM

BuCor permanently bans Kapatid spox Fides Lim from visiting prison camps

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has permanently banned Fides Lim, spokesperson for the advocacy group Kapatid, from entering or visiting persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in all its prison camps.

Fri, July 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Senate proposes P20B trust fund for uniformed personnel benefits

Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has proposed a P20-billion trust fund through Senate Bill 276 to establish a permanent social benefits program for uniformed personnel and their families.

Fri, July 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Kapatid questions BuCor ban on spokesperson Fides Lim

Kapatid is questioning the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the Bureau of Corrections' (BuCor) ban on spokesperson Fides Lim from entering prison facilities.

Thu, July 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM

SPPF officials relieved over contraband smuggling attempt

Two officials from the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF), including Camp Commander C/CINSP Francisco Madrid, have been relieved and reassigned to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) National Headquarters for investigation following a contraband smuggling attempt.

Wed, July 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Jun Lozada released from prison after serving sentence

Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada Jr., the whistleblower in the NBN-ZTE deal, has been released from detention at the New Bilibid Prison along with his brother, Jose Orlando Lozada.