Tag: bureau of corrections
April 18, 2020
The Philippines has claimed the unflattering distinction of having the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the entire South-East Asian region. At the time of writing, the country has 5,878… Continue reading "Philippines: Overcrowded jails are COVID-19 disasters waiting to happen"
September 5, 2019
The Senate’s Blue Ribbon Committee commenced its inquiry on the controversy surrounding the Bureau of Corrections’ (BuCor) early release of serious offenders under the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) law. It… Continue reading "Senate inquiry on Antonio Sanchez case shows the elite conspiring to circumvent justice system"
September 1, 2019
Given the Duterte administration's apparent disdain for illegal drugs and their relentless push to purge the drug trade in the Philippines, why are they very tolerant of having Nicanor Faeldon serve such important roles in government?
August 31, 2019
When convicted rapist-murdered and former Calauan town mayor Antonio Sanchez was revealed to be on the verge of release from prison, public outrage ensued. The news seemed unbelievable, how could… Continue reading "Antonio Sanchez’s near release exposed irregularities in the Bureau of Corrections"