Bureau of Corrections

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is a government agency responsible for managing correctional facilities in the Philippines, facing ongoing challenges related to inmate welfare, human rights, and facility management. Recent issues include heart attacks becoming the leading cause of death in BuCor facilities, calls for inquiry into alleged abuses, and efforts to reduce inmate congestion through transfers and releases. BuCor is also involved in initiatives such as allowing public utility vehicles to operate within prison compounds to aid student commuters.