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Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as "The Bureau of Corrections
Act of 2013″.
BuCor Correctional Institutions
1865, The Bilibid Prison was Opened by virtue of Royal Decree of the Spanish Crown.
Old Bilibid Prison –Manila City Jail
The plan of the old bilibid was such that the brigades were constructed in a radial
spoke-of-a-wheel form.
On November 15, 1940, all inmates of the Old Bilibid Prison in Manila
were transferred to the new site. The new institution had a capacity of
3,000 prisoners and it was officially named the New Bilibid Prison on
January 22, 1941.
Two (2) satellite camps:
1. Camp Sampaguita (Medium Security) [RDC]
2 Camp Bukang Liwayway (Minimum Security)
2. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm (Zamboanga City)
1,160 hectares
• established in southern Zamboanga on August 21, 1870 through a royal decree
• Initially established for the confinement of political prisoners otherwise they will be sent to Guam or
Marianas.
• Named after the founder (Ramon Blanco, a Spanish Captain in the Royal Army).
• Its purpose is to segregate those political recalcitrants who advocated reforms but were rejected by the
constituted authority. Just like Jose Rizal who was imprisoned in Dapitan, also in Zamboanga.
• It has an area of 1,524.6 hectares. Housing min., med., and maximum custody prisoners type.
• The principal product is copra, which is one of the biggest source of income of the Bureau of Prisons. In
1924, commonwealth Act 3203 established reformatory for boys & girls. Average population of 1,200.
3. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm(Barangay Iwahig, Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan)
(Nov. 16, 1904)
The policy regarding Iwahig was changed when the Bureau of Prison was
created on November 1, 1905 by Virtue of REgorganization Ac of 1407.
Instead of sending incorrigibles they houses well behaved and declared
tractable. It has been regarded as one of the best open institution in the
world. Only mutual trust and confidence between wards and guards and
prison authorities keep them together, there being no walls.
Iwahig is subdivided into four zones or districts:
• Central sub-colony with an area of 14,700 hectares;
• Sta. Lucia with 9,685 hectares;
• Montible with 8,000 hectares and
• Inagawan with 13,000 hectares.
The only prison facility for national female convicted prisoners with land
area of 18 hectares. In 1934 the position of Female superintendent was
created to supervise.
5. Davao Prison and Penal Farm,
formerly the Davao Penal Colony (DaPeCol), was established on January 21, 1932 in Panabo
City, Davao del Norte, Philippines.
-18,000 hectares
- founded by Gen. Paulino Santos. Created by virtue of Act 3732 and Proclamation 414 series
of 1931
It has a land area of 30,000 hectares with a prison reservation of 8,000 hectares. During
World War II, the Davao Penal Colony was the biggest prison establishment in the country
which was used by the Japanese invading army as their imperial garrison.
C. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm
• September 27, 1954, Proc. No.72
• SAblayan, San Jose , Occidental Mindoro, measures 16, 000 hectares
with four (4) sub colonies –“CPPY” (Central, Pasugul, Pusog and Yapang)
D. Leyte Regional Prison
• January 16, 1973, Abuyog Leyte
• Through the order of Martial law, has three levels of security and
has receiving and processing station.
The following penal facilities are considered as regular prisons, corresponding to the area where it is
situated.
• New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa City. For those sentenced to Death regardless of place of
conviction. Also, for those from the New Capital Region, Regions I, II, III, IV and V.
• Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan: From the province of Palawan and
Region IV-A.
• Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Davao del Norte: From Caraga, Regions IX, X and XI.
• Leyte Regional Prison, Abuyog, Southern Leyte: From Regions VI, VII and VIII.
• Correctional Institute for Women, Mandaluyong City: For all female national prisoners in the
country.
• Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm, Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental: From the Mindoro Province.
• San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, Zamboanga City: From ARMM and Region XII.
ADMISSION
AND
CONFINEMENT OF PDL (Inmates)
Classification
• The process of assigning or grouping of inmates according to their
sentence, gender, age, nationality, health, criminal records and other
pertinent facts as basis.
• A method by which diagnosis, treatment, planning and execution
of treatment programs are coordinated to an individual.
• The process of assigning inmates to types of custody or treatment
programs appropriate to their needs.
Procedures of Classification
a. Diagnosis
• A stage where the prisoners case history is taken and his personality studied.
• Through examinations and observations, the nature and extent of the persons criminality is
determined and it shall be the basis for the formulation of his rehabilitation program.
b. Treatment planning
• Involves the formulation of a tentative treatment program best suited to the needs of the
individual prisoner, based on the findings.
d. Re-classification
• The process of monitoring the response of the prisoner to the treatment program and the
conduct of review of previous findings as compared to new information currently available.
• Periodic analysis of inmates continues from the time of the initial classification until his release.
RECEPTION DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
1. Mittimus
2. Information and court decision of his case
3. Certification of detention
4. Certification that the case of the inmate is not on appeal
If the inmate bring any drugs or medicine, the medical officer on duty
shall decide on its disposition.
ISSUANCE OF UNIFORMS
Newly admitted shal be given an issue of 2 regulations uniforms/suits and 2 t-shirts; whenever
practicable, they shall also be issued the following items:
a. One blanket
b. One mat
c. One mosquito net
d. One set mess kit
e. One pair of slipper
• The inmate may bring clothes and other items essential to his well
being; provided the quantity, nature, and dimension thereof do not
interfere with the safety and living conditions of the other inamtes.
• Detainee
• Third Class
• Second Class
• First Class
• Colonist
COLONIST STATUS
One whose known character and credit for work while serving time earned an
assignment on trust basis for more than one year
One who has served imprisonment with good conduct for a period equivalent
to one fifth of the maximum term of his prison sentence or, in the case of one
who is serving a life sentence, seven years. His privileges include the following:
• Automatic reduction of the life sentence imposed on the colonist to a sentence of 30
years
• Allowing his family to live with him, with the government shouldering transportation
requirements in the movement, and availing of hospital, church, school, and other
services provided by such prison facilities, free of charge. This privilege is granted to
prisoners serving time in penal farms only
• Issuance of a reasonable amount of clothing and ordinary household supplies from
the government commissary, in addition to free subsistence
• The option to wear civilian clothes on such special occasions as may be designated by
the Superintendent.
INMATES WHO ARE SPOUSES- they may serve together as soon as they
are both classified as COLONIST
a. Physically and psychologically fit to absorb the rehabilitative program in the colony
Life termer or death convict– when the supreme court authorized the
presiding judge
Application to view the remain of deceased relative with supporting documents:
-upon written application and submission of the original and certified true copies of the death certificate,
burial permit, and documents specified herein
Shall be filed with the Superintendent at least 2 days before the enjoyment of
the privilege sought .
DURATION:
• more or less 3 hours
• In the place where the remain lie in state
• Shall not be allowed to pass any other place in transit or to join funeral
cortege
DISTANCE :
• May be extended if the inmate can leave and return to his place of
confinement during day time of the same date.
PRISON
LABOR
Convicted Offenders
- may be rewuired to work at least 8 hours
- Except on Sundays and legal holidays
- In and about the prison, public buildings, grounds, roads, and other
public works of the National Government
- In the interest of the service; however they may be required to work
on expected holidays
Detainee
FEMALE INMATES
Shall only be assigned to worj on jobs suitable to her age and physical
condition
Shall be supervise only by women officers
Old inmates- inmate over 60 years of age may be excused
May be forfeited
GCTA
SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR LOYALTY
Good Conduct Time Allowance
Old Law RPC RA 10592
During the first 2 years of his imprisonment, he shall be During the first 2 years of imprisonment , he shall be allowed a
allowed a deduction of 5 days for each month of good deduction of 20 days for each month of good behavior during
behavior detention
20 days
• 3rd – 5th year?
23 days
• if he shall fail to give himself up to the authorities within forty-eight hours following the issuance
of a proclamation by the Chief Executive announcing the passing away of such calamity.
• Convicts who, under the circumstances mentioned in the preceding paragraph, shall give
themselves up to the authorities within the above mentioned period of 48 hours, shall be entitled
to the deduction provided in article 98.
Article 98. Special time allowance for loyalty. - A deduction of one-fifth
of the period of his sentence shall be granted to any prisoner who,
having evaded the service of his sentence under the circumstances
mentioned in article 158 of this Code, gives himself up to the
authorities within 48 hours following the issuance of a proclamation
announcing the passing away of the calamity or catastrophe to in said
article.
Shall fail to give up within 48 hours- 1/5 increase of period still remaining to be
served.
Example:
•25 years (sentence)
•5 years still to be served
Special Time Allowance for Loyalty
RA 10592
Section 4. Article 98 of the same Act is hereby further amended to read as follows:
•A deduction of one fifth of the period of his sentence shall be granted to any prisoner
who, having evaded his preventive imprisonment or the service of his sentence
•under the circumstances mentioned in Article 158 of this Code,
•gives himself up to the authorities within 48 hours following the issuance of a
proclamation announcing the passing away of the calamity or catastrophe referred to in
said article.
***A deduction of two-fifths of the period of his sentence shall be granted in case
said prisoner chose to stay in the place of his confinement notwithstanding the
existence of a calamity or catastrophe enumerated in Article 158 of this Code.
"This Article shall apply to any prisoner whether undergoing preventive imprisonment or
serving sentence."
• Under the new law no increase in case the inmate failed to give up
• Deduction of 2/5 of period of sentence for those who did not leave
Section 5. Article 99 of the same Act is hereby further amended to read as
follows:"
shall grant allowances for good conduct. Such allowances once granted shall
not be revoked."
Section 1. Article 29 of Act No. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the
Revised Penal Code, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
--if the detention prisoner agrees voluntarily in writing after being informed
of the effects thereof and with the assistance of counsel to abide by the
same disciplinary rules imposed upon convicted prisoners, except in the
following cases:
"1. When they are recidivists, or have been convicted
previously twice or more times of any crime; and
mail officer shall collect and deliver on daily basis form Monday to Friday
An inmate shall be advised to claim his mail, if he fails to claim his letter within
24 hours after it is received in prison
Expenses for special delivery of mail
Use of telephone-
• all offenders who demonstrate good behaviors shall earn 1 telephone call to
nay authorized individual every 90 days
-Not allowed
• Pastoral visits
• Worship services
• Sponsor in a religious rites
• Privilege communication
• Dietary requirements
MARRIAGE OF INMATES AND
DETAINESS
• REQUEST TO MARRY- written request with the Superintendent
• Eligibility to Marry
• Marriage expenses
• Privacy of Visits
• Conjugal Visits
• refers to the visit by the wife/husband for a short period, usually an hour, more or less, to
her/his incarcerated husband/wife during which they are allowed privacy and are generally
understood to have sexual contact.
Violation of visiting Rules- suspension of privileges
Pecuniary aid to inmate
Imposable Punishment
• Caution or reprimand
• Cancellation of recreation, education, entertainment, and visiting privileges
• Deprivation of GCTA for a specified period
• Change of security status to the next higher category
• Pregnant CIW inmates- there shall be special
accommodation for pregnant women, whenever practicable ,
however arrangement shall be made for children to be born
in a hospital outside the prison.
Burial
In case shall the burial of a convict be held with pomp
POMP-ceremony and splendid display, especially at a
public event.
RELEASE OF INMATE:
BASIS:
1. Upon expiration of his sentence
DOCUMETARY BASIS
60 DAYS BEFORE AND 30 DAYS AFTER ELECTION , EXCEPT FOR VALID REASON
ESCORT PROCEDURE
DISTANCE- 10 paces