500 prisoners moved from Bilibid to new Iwahig facility

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Sunday reported the transfer of 500 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to the newly constructed dormitory at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said the 500 PDLs arrived at the IPPF on Sunday morning and will be housed in the facility which has a capacity of up to 1,000 PDLs. READ: 7,500 inmates eyed for transfer in 2026 to decongest Bilibid “[The PDLs were transferred] as part of a broader initiative to alleviate overcrowding […]... Keep on reading: 500 prisoners moved from Bilibid to new Iwahig facility

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