2. The Bureau of Corrections. philippines pptx

Corrections in the Philippines started during the pre-colonial times.
It was only during the Spanish regime that an organized corrective service was made operational.

1. The Philippine Correctional System

2. Early Development - Corrections in the Philippines started during the pre-colonial times. It was only during the Spanish regime that an organized corrective service was made operational. When the Americans took over in the 1900’s, the Bureau of Prisons was created under the Reorganization Act of 1905 (Act 1407 dated November 1905).

3. Bureau of Corrections ( BuCOR )

4. The Bureau of Corrections was founded in 1905. The man-figure represents the Person Deprived if Liberty (PDL), who had undergone security and effective rehabilitation programs (prison railings with green background) through meaningful justice  (justice symbol) , is about to be released from prison facing the EAST where the sun rises which represent the free society and symbolized new hope. The seven rays of the sun further symbolized the seven (7) Operating Prison and Penal Farms of BUCOR

5. Legal Basis of Bureau of Correction The BUREAU OF PRISONS was established on November 1, 1905 under the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION through REORGANIZATION ACT 1407 of the PHILIPPINE COMISSION until it was Transferred to the DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ). The PRISON LAW incorporated in chapter 45 of the revised ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1917. SECTION 26 of the ADMINSTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 issued November 23, 1989 under PROCLAMATION NO. 495 of the PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES change the name of the BUREAU OF PRISON to BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS. On May 24, 2013, PRISIDENT BENIGNO SIMEON C. AQUINO III signed into law the REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10575/ otherwise known as THE BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS ACT of 2013 which provides for the modernization, Professionalization and Restructuring of the bureau.

6. Headed by a Director-General , the BuCor has an authorized strength of 2,362 employees, 61% of whom are custodial officers, 33% are administrative personnel and 6% are members of the medical staff. The agency has seven (7) operating units located nationwide, namely: The New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City; The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City; Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental Mindoro; San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm in Zamboanga City; Leyte Regional Prison in Abuyog , Leyte; and Davao Prison and Penal Farm in Panabo , Davao Province.

7. CUSTODIAL RANK REFORMATION RANK Corrections Chief Superintendent Corrections Senior Superintendent Corrections Technical Senior Superintendent Corrections Superintendent Corrections Technical Superintendent Corrections Chief Inspector Corrections Technical Chief Inspector Corrections Senior Inspector Corrections Technical Senior Inspector Corrections Inspector Corrections Technical Inspector Corrections Senior Officer IV Corrections Technical Senior Officer IV Corrections Senior Officer III Corrections Technical Senior Officer III Corrections Senior Officer II Corrections Technical Senior Officer II Corrections Senior Officer I Corrections Technical Senior Officer I Corrections Officer III Corrections Technical Officer III Corrections Officer II Corrections Technical Officer II Corrections Officer I Corrections Technical Officer I

8. The Old Bilibid Prison Located in Oroquieta Street in Manila which was established by a royal decree in 1847. It was formally opened on April 10, 1866. The design of the prison was constructed to in a radical spokes of a wheel form. For easy command and control, a central tower was placed at the center of the spokes. This prison became known as the “Carcel y Presidio Correccional ” and could accommodate 1,127 prisoners. At present, it still stands and is used as the City Jail of Manila.

9. Manila City Jail

10. The New Bilibid Prison

11. The New Bilibid Prison

12. The New Bilibid Prison The first “tenants” of the institution were: Death convicts Inmate sentenced to life imprisonment Numerous pending case Multiple convictions Sentenced to serve more than 20 years In January 22, 1941, the electric chair was introduced to the Bilibid. Today, it is a security zone where those convicted of drug offenses are held.

13. The New Bilibid Prison The Medium Security Compound is otherwise known as Camp Sampaguita. Located 2.5 kilometres from the main building. The Minimum Security Compound is known as Camp Bukang Liwayway . It also houses the Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC). The Maximum Security Compound is located in the Main Building of the Bilibid Prisons. - High school education was first offered in 1956.

14. Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) The RDC is an independent institution tasked to receive, study, classify all national prisoners committed by final judgment to the National Penitentiary. To further insulate the newly received inmates from gang related exposures, the Center was transferred to the previous military command post adjacent the Medium Security facility where it is presently situated. Maximum of 60 days.

15. Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) Five (5)days of which shall be allocated for the quarantine period wherein inmates and detainees are given physical examination to segregate those suspected of having contagious or infectious disease; orientation with prison rules and the conduct of interview by the RDC Staff. The remainder of the period of 55 days shall be reserved for psychiatric, sociological, psychological, educational, vocational and religious examinations are undertaken by the new inmates, the result of which shall serve as the basis of the individualized treatment program.

16. Contraband and Prison Discipline Prison Discipline – is a continuing state of good order and behaviour . The main purpose of prison discipline is to inculcate habits, attitudes and values that will make the prisoner a peaceful member of society upon release. Contraband – anything that is contrary to prison rules and regulations. Many things not considered as contraband in the community are classified as contraband. Likewise, what might not be a contraband in an institution might be considered a contraband in another.

17. Classification of Inmates According to Security Status: Maximum Security Compound – Those sentenced to death, 20 years sentenced and others who are considered dangerous or those who are confined at RDC. (ORANGE) Medium Security Compound – Those sentenced below 20 years, 18 years of age and others as recommended by Superintendent. (BLUE) Minimum Security Compound – those with physical handicap, 65 years old and above and not on appeal and without pending case. Those who served ½ of their sentence excluding GCTA and those with six (6) months to serve before expiration of maximum sentence. (BROWN)

18. VISIT TO A DECEASED RELATIVE This is only allowed if the remains are within the 30 kilometers radius by road from the confinement facility and the actual period for the inmate to view relative shall not exceed three (3) hours. In excess of 30 kilometers, special provision may still allow the inmate so long as that he can return during daylight hours of the same day but cannot allow to join the funeral.

19. BOARD QUESTION Does the Philippines have a Super Maximum Facility? a. Yes b. No c. Partly Yes d. Partly NO

20. SABLAYAN PRISON AND PENAL FARM Nearer to Manila than other penal colonies, the Sablayan Penal Colony is located in Occidental Mindoro and relatively new.  Established on September 26, 1954 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 72, the penal colony has a total land area of approximately 16,190 hectares. Prison records show that the first colonists and employees arrived in Sablayan on January 15, 1955.  Since then several buildings have been constructed, including the colonists’ dormitories, employees’ quarters, guardhouse, schoolhouse, chapel, recreation hall, and post exchange.

21. SABLAYAN PRISON AND PENAL FARM Three sub-colonies were later organized.  One is a reservation which this day remains part of a protected rainforest. Another is in a coastal area. The third was used by the national government as a   relocation site for refugees from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991. Sablayan prison is a facility where prisoners from NBP are brought for decongestion purposes. Unlike any other or the usual penal colony, the prisoners here are almost enjoying their freedom. Instead of being locked down inside concrete structures with metal bars, they can roam around the area without so much restriction. They are also made to til the land area so as to have their own supply of at least basic food requirements for during their stay. Prisoners are also allowed to build their nipa huts. And since it is a mix of different religion, churches and worship houses were constructed to cater various religions of the prisoners.

22. The Leyte Regional Prison Was established in Abuyog , Southern Leyte, a year after the declaration of Martial law by virtue of PD 28. It has an inmate capacity of 500. It follows the same agricultural format as the main format as the main correctional program in addition to some rehabilitation activities. The prison admits convicted offenders from Region VI and frim national penitentiary in Muntinlupa . It later became agricultural estate for Cavendish Bananas.

23. Correctional Institute for Women In a committee report dated January 22, 1959, it was noted that “before a separate building was constructed especially for women prisoners, all female convicts were confined at the Old Bilibid Prison on Manila. The male prisoners were confined in dormitories near the women’s quarters. Because of these, activities of the women were limited to embroidery.” Thru negotiations of Prison Director Ramon Victorio , the legislature passed RA 3579 in November 1929. It authorized the transfer of all women to a building in Welfareville at Mandaluyong and appropriated Php 60,000 for the move. On February 14, 1931, all women prisoners were transferred to buildings constructed to them.

24. The Iwahig Penal Colony Established during the American occupation in Puerto Princesa, Palawan by Governor General Forbes. Inmates were divided into two groups: settlers and colonists. Iwahig is divided 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. Recent developments and presidential proclamations have dramatically reduced the size of the prison reservation of Iwahig .

25. The Iwahig Penal Colony One important feature of the colony is the privilege of the colonist to have their families transported here at the government expense. Their family is assigned a parcel of land to cultivate and nourish. dubbed as “prison without walls”.

26. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm Was established in Southern Zamboanga on August 21, 1870 during the tenure of Governor General Ramon Blanco. Considered the oldest penal facility in the country. Dr. Jose Rizal was once a prisoner in the institution. It is an institution intended to detain or house political offenders.

27. Reorganization Act No. 1407 November 1, 1905. Approved creating the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Commerce and Police and integrating the Old Bilibid Prison, San Ramon and Iwahig Penal Colony. Likewise, the Philippine Coconut authority took over management of the coconut farm from San Ramon.

28. Davao Penal Colony First penal settlement founded and organized under Filipino Administration. Established on January 21, 1932 by virtue of Act 3732. During World War II the colony was converted into a concentration camp where more than 1,000 Japanese internees were committed by the Philippine-American Armed Forces. At present, the institution is the main source of income of the Bureau of Corrections. It also has a joint venture with Tagum Development Company with 3,000 hectare-banana plantation.

29. What is the relationship of Department of Justice and the BuCOR?

30. Key Positions The head of the BuCor will be the Director General , supported by three (3) Deputy Directors: one for administration, security and operations and the other for reformation. Their appointment is to be made by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the DoJ. The Director and the Deputies has a maximum term of six (6) years.

31. What is the ideal personnel to inmate ratio? Custodial personnel to inmate ratio is 1:7 for three (3) shifts.

32. How are BuCOR personnel appointed? Corrections Officer I to Corrections Chief Superintendent? Appointed by the Director General 2. Director General and Deputy Director General - Made by the President based on the recommendation of the SoJ