AS part of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) continuing decongestion of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City and the facility’s ultimate closure by 2028, another batch of 500 inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) were transferred yesterday to the San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm (SRPPF) in Zamboanga.
The transferees consisted of 56 prisoners from the Maximum Security Camp and 444 from the Medium Security Camp of the NBP.
Under the guidance of BuCor chief Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., the operation was coordinated by a team of 141 escorts, led by chief inspector Henry Avila.
BuCor’s proactive approach aims to not only resolve overcrowding in the NBP, but also facilitate a smoother transition for the PDLs as they adjust to new environments.