The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have formalized the land titling of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa with the signing of an agreement at the BuCor headquarters in Muntinlupa City last Monday.
The accord was executed by BuCor director general Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. and DENR-MIMAROPA officer-in-charge executive director Felix Mirasol Jr.
Catapang underscored the importance of formalizing land ownership, saying the BuCor maintains and administers several public lands across the country through various methods, including presidential proclamations, executive orders, donations, and more.
He specifically cited the IPPF which encompasses over 29,000 hectares of land, highlighting its significance for both the Bureau and the broader community.