MANILA, Philippines — Authorities on Wednesday ordered the demolition of “kubols” or luxury cottages and illegal structures at the New Bilibid Prison. According to the bureau, there are 18,000 prisoners detained inside the maximum security compound, which houses those who are considered highly dangerous or pose high security risks. .The bureau said that the illegally built structures “breed corruption” since prisoners pay personnel to allow construction materials in. Early in October, Bantag relieved more 300 jail guards at the Maximum Security Compound of the New Bilibid Prison. READ: BuCor chief to push for retraining of officers“We have a directive coming from the president for a total revamp and to clean up the BuCor.

Source: Philippine Star October 09, 2019 09:33 UTC