President Duterte Names Ex-Warden Bantag As New BuCor Chief GERALD BANTAG – Former Manila City Jail warden Gerald Bantag has been appointed by President Duterte as the new Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief. Bantag will take over the position of Nicanor Faeldon, who was fired by Duterte in August. Duterte stated that Faeldon had to … Read more
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Set To Release GCTA For Sale Report Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) – The GCTA controversy is nearing its conclusion as the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is set to release their initial findings on the case. The report is on the ongoing investigation of the Bureau of Correction‘s (BuCor) release of … Read more
Former BuCor Official Reveals Money-Making Schemes In Bilibid RAFAEL RAGOS – Former BuCor official Rafael Ragos has revealed other profit-making schemes by corrupt officials within the New Bilibid Prison. According to Ragos, other schemes involved permitting convicts to bring in women as well as operate a 24-hour gambling ring. Contraband was also let in under … Read more