The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said 115 inmates and two of its employees have tested positive for use of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu after the conduct of a random drug test. A report from BuCor showed that the drug test was conducted on 585 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) and 1,023 BuCor employees from January to July this year. ADVERTISEMENTThe random test was conducted not only at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) but also at other penal institutions operated by the BuCor. BuCor Director Benjamin Delos Santos said administrative charges will be filed against the two BuCor employees while the PDLs will be penalized by having their Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) deducted. Last July 6, detained Senator Leila de Lima filed Senate Bill 1496 mandating regular drug tests in correctional and penal institutions in the country.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 12, 2017 10:07 UTC