In 2023, nearly half of new inmates were repeat offenders. Although the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have worked to improve postrelease support, the underlying causes of recidivism remain largely unaddressed. Both congestion and societal attitudes contribute to recidivism. The Commission on Audit’s 2024 report states that […]... Keep on reading: P55 billion more: Can building more prisons solve overcrowding?