The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) reported Sunday it has transferred 200 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City to the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) in Occidental Mindoro, as part of its ongoing decongestion program.
BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said the transfer, safely completed on Friday night, supports the agricultural workforce of SPPF and is in preparation for the planned closure of NBP by 2028.
A team of 100 corrections officers ensured the safe and secure transfer of the PDLs with assistance from the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard, the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) security team, among other organizations.
Meanwhile, Catapang also ordered his officials to implement comprehensive safety measures in all facilities amid the onset of the rainy season. These include inspecting and repairing roofs, clearing gutters and drainage systems, trimming trees, and ensuring emergency power supplies are ready.
He emphasized that these precautions will help minimize risks posed by heavy rainfall, safeguarding both inmates and staff. Catapang also urged his team to remain alert by closely monitoring weather advisories and responding proactively to any flood warnings.
