1. NEW BILIBID PRISON- New Bilibid Prison, or NBP, was established in 1940 in Muntinlupa City.
It replaced the old Bilibid - It is composed of two communities: the enclosed community and the open community. Prisoners who are in the enclosed
Prison officially known as the Manila City Jail due to overcrowding. community are those who belong to the medium and maximum security, while prisoners who are in the open community belong
to the minimum security.
- NBP is the main penitentiary in the Philippines, under the Bureau of Corrections. It houses prisoners convicted of serious
crimes. - Based on the latest record provided by the Bureau of Corrections, as of January 2025 there are about 3,854 prisoners housed
in this regional prison.
- MAXIMUM SECURITY COMPOUND is for prisoners whose sentences are 20 years and above, life termers or those under
capital punishment, those with pending cases, those under disciplinary punishment, those whose cases are on appeal, those - Leyte Regional Prison Was built to receive, confine, secure and rehabilitate convicted criminals classified as national prisoners
under detention, and those that do not fall under medium and minimum security status. whose sentences range from three (3) years and one day imprisonment or above. Most prisoners came from Region VIII
comprising the provinces in the islands of Samar Leyte and Biliran.
- MEDIUM SECURITY COMPOUND (also known as Camp Sampaguita) is for prisoners whose sentences are below 20 years
(computed from the minimumsentences per classification interpretation)and those classified for colony assignment. - Also, this prison admits convicted offenders from Region VI and from the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa.
- MINIMUM SECURITY COMPOUND (also referred to as Camp Bukang Liwayway)is an open camp with less restrictions and - Leyte Regional Prison has been in existence for 52 years and 2 months as of March 17, 2025. It has an inmate capacity of
regimentation. This is for prisoners who are 65 years old and above, medically certified as invalids and for those prisoners who 500.
have six months or less to serve before they are released from prison. the lethal injection chamber is also located here.
4. DAVAO PRISON AND PENAL FARM- Davao Prison and Penal Farm, formerly the Davao Penal Colony (DaPeCol), was
- NBP was built for 6,000 inmates but now holds over 29,000. Overcrowding leads to poor living conditions, lack of healthcare, established on January 21, 1932 in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. It has a land area of 30,000 hectares with a
and violence among inmates. prison reservation of 8,000 hectares. During World War II, the Davao Penal Colony was the biggest prison establishment in the
country which was used by the Japanese invading army as their imperial garrison.
- In 2023, the Department of Justice proposed moving NBP out of Muntinlupa to a more modern facility
- The Davao Penal Colony is the first penal settlement founded and organized under Filipino administration. The settlement,
2. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN (CIW) - women's prison located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. which originally had an area of approximately 30,000 hectares in the districts of Panabo and Tagum, Davao del Norte, was
It is operated by the Bureau of Corrections. formally established on January 21, 1932 by virtue of Act No. 3732. This Act authorized the Governor-General to lease or sell
the lands, buildings and improvements in San Ramon Prison and Iwahig Penal Colony. The site offered ideal conditions for
- CIW was established on February 14, 1931, on a 18-hectare property. agricultural activities.
- Recognizing the need for a separate facility , the Philippine Legislature enacted Act No. 3579 on November 27 ,1929. - In accordance with the recommendation of these committees, Governor Dwight Davis signed Proclamation No. 414 on October
7, 1931 Which reserved a site for the penal colony in Davao province in Mindanao. The site offered ideal conditions for
- CIW formally opened on March 10,1931 with an initial population of 17 female inmates. The CIW has a designed capacity of agricultural activities in Sub colony (Palawan). The organization of the colony in exile was authorized by virtue of Memorandum
2,925 inmates. Order No. 60 dated June 28, 1943 and signed by the Director of Prisons.
- However, as of May 2019, the prison housed 3,196 inmates, exceeding its capacity. - Davao Penal Colony has two (2) subcolonies: (1 Panabo and (2) kapalong with each under a penal supervisor. It has also a
settlement site for released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their homes but choose to remain in Davao as
- The CIW has three different camps: maximum security, medium security, and minimum security.
homesteaders. This settlement area is called Tanglaw Settlement.
- The institution plays a role in community outreach and rehabilitation, focusing on reintegration into society post-incarceration.
HOW MANY PDL IN DAVAO PENAL FARM?-7,139 PDL’S OR PERSON DEPRIVE OF LIBERTY
- The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) primarily focuses on:
What is the main product of Davao Prison and Penal Farm?
Secure Custody: Safely detaining female offenders.
MAJOR PRODUCTS – Abaca, Banana, Rice, Copra, Cattle and other farm products and now the biggest abaca plantation in
Rehabilitation: Offering educational, vocational, and therapeutic programs to promote personal reform. the country.
Reintegration:Preparing inmates for successful reentry into society through skill development and counseling Who is the founder of Davao Penal Farm? -Governor Dwight Davis- At the Davao Penal Colony, inmates work on the banana
plantations of Tagum Development Company (TADECO) which has a joint venture agreement with the Bureau.
3. LEYTE REGIONAL PRISON - Leyte Regional Prison is the youngest among the bureau of correction's penal colonies
PROGRAMS
- Leyte Regional Prison was created by virtue of P.D. No. 28 dated on October 25, 1972, and was established on January 16,
1973 under the Presidential Decree No. 1101 WORK AND LIVELIHOOD
- In continuation, these laws were created by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos through the initiative of Director of the The Bureau offers a variety of inmate work programs, from agricultural to industrial. The purpose of the inmate work program is
Bureau of Prisons Ret Brig. Gen Vicente R. Raval. The said decree adopted and approved House Bill No. 4385 entitled "An Act to keep the inmates busy, and to provide them money for their personal expenses and their families as well as help them acquire
Establishing Seven Regional Prisons and Converting Existing National penal institutions into regular prisons and penal farms. livelihood skills, in order that they may become productive citizens once they are released and assimilated back into the
mainstream of society.
- It is Located in Brgy. Mahagna, Abuyog, Leyte some sixty six (66) kilometers from Abuyog town proper. It is situated on a
861.66 hectares forested area on top of mountain ranges. EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING
Rehabilitation can be facilitated by improving an inmate’s academic and job skills. Records show that many prisoners are poorly SIBURAN PRISON
educated. A majority are elementary school drop outs or have not even finished primary school. Prison education amounts to
remedial schooling designed to prepare inmates to obtain basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. - established on 1992 under the supervision of 13 guards and 1 civilian employee.
HEALTHCARE SERVICES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Upon his initial commitment to the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC), the inmate’s medical history is recorded and properly • There’s a particular land area of PSSF was used for relocation site for refugees from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991
documented by the Medical Specialist. Medical information and mental status examinations are given to ascertain his overall
physical/mental fitness and whether he would be fit for work. This forms part of the diagnostic process which will eventually So, What’s the purpose of Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm?
determine the most appropriate rehabilitation program for the inmate.
• Main purpose is to decongest the New Bilibid Prison and offers rehabilitation program
SPORTS AND RECREATION
• Unlike any other or the usual penal colony, the prisoners here are almost enjoying their freedom. Instead of being locked down
The inmates enjoy sunrise by participating in daily calisthenics. There are various indoor and outdoor sports activities, programs, inside concrete structures with metal bars, they can roam around the area without so much restriction.
tournaments and leagues all year round, to include basketball, volleyball, billiards, table tennis and chess. These sports
competitions promote camaraderie among inmates, good sportsmanship and team-building. The latest addition is the newly Anong mga krimen nga ba ang napupunta sa SPPF?
constructed indoor sports center/gymnasium at the Maximum Security Compound which boasts of competition-standard flooring,
• so here in SPPF or any other facility like this, “ THERE’S NO ONE SPECIFIC CRIME “
sound system, locker rooms and bleachers.
- Which means this kind of facility is not only for PDL who committed a rape.
MORAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAM
- This facility for all PDL convicted by any crime like murder, rape, drugs, robery and more
Inmates enjoy freedom of religion. All inmates are free to observe the rituals of their faith, with orderly conduct supervised by
prison authorities. A religious guidance adviser or chaplain is assigned in every prison and penal farm. “KAHIT SINO KAHIT ANONG KASO”
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY BUT, HINDI LAHAT AY PWEDE MAPUNTA DITO SA GANITONG FACILITY BECAUSE JUST LIKE OTHERS FACILITY
THERE’S ALWAYS AN EVALUATION j
The Therapeutic Community (TC) Program represents an effective, highly structured environment with defined boundaries, both
moral and ethical. The primary goal is to foster personal growth. This is accomplished by re-shaping an individual’s behavior ( Dito na pumapasok ang psychological assessment and behavioral assessment)
and attitudes through the inmates.
Sinusuri rito kung yung PDL ba ay fit para mapunta sa ganitong facility
5. SABLAYAN PRISON AND PENAL FARM What are the information we need to know about Sablayan Prison and penal
Farm? TO CONCLUDE EVERYTHING SABLAYAN PRISON AND PENAL FARM IS A FACILITY MEANT TO HELP THE PROBLEM
ABOUT CONGESTION OF PDL IN NEW BILIBID PRISON AND HELP THE OFFENDER TO REHABILITATE FOR FUTURE
• First, It’s original name is “CAMPO PRISON” It is a facility located at Sablayan Occidental Mindoro REINTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
• It was established on September 26,1954 by the virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 72 with approximately total land 6. SAN RAMON PRISON AND PENAL FARM -In Zamboanga del Sur – founded by Capt. Ramon Blanco, a member of the
are of 16,190 hectares. Spanish Royal Army and named the prison facility after his patron saint (Saint Raymond Nonnatus of Penyafort)
It was later organized in three sub colonies : -intended for the confinement of political prisoners during Spanish era.
PASUGUI-SUB PRISON - It has three facilities (maximum, medium, minimum).
- established on December 18,1957 - designed to promote agro-industrial activities.
- it is intended to hold political prisoner with a case regarding political matter -Land area: Approximately 1, 546 hectares
- in this particular area -Principal product: Copra, rice, coffee, papaya etc.
KAMARASAN FALLS -Year established: 1869 – 1870
- can be located which become a tourist spot -1869-promulgation of the decree
SAN-ISIDRO SUB PRISON -August 21, 1870-establishment
- this area is more focused on securing preservation and enhancing agricultural and hold. -(1870 ) San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm ay ang kauna-unahang kulungan sa Pilipinas na itinayo ng mga Espanyol para sa
mga kriminal at rebeldeng Pilipino
-this area is more on cultivation of lands for planting of different crops and this is the area where foods of PSSF mostly come
from. -Matatagpuan ito sa Zamboanga, at kilala ito bilang isang penal colony kung saan ang mga bilanggo ay pinagtatanim at
pinagtratrabaho sa malawak na lupain.
-Noong panahon ng Digmaang Espanyol-Amerikano noong 1898, dagliang pinalaya ang mga bilanggo at winasak ang mga THE TWO RIVAL PRISON SYSTEM IN THE HISTORY OF CORRECTION
gusali ng piitan. Ngunit noong 1907, muling itinayo ng administrasyong Amerikano ang kulungan bilang isang penal farm
A. The Auburn Prison System – the prison system called the “Congregate System” / GROUP SYSTEM
GENERAL JOHN PERSHING- isang Amerikanong opisyal na naging punong ehekutibo ng Department of Mindanao and Sulu
noong panahon ng pananakop ng mga Amerikano sa Pilipinas. -(1912) siya ang nagtalaga sa San Ramon Prison bilang isang - The prisoners are confined in their own cells during the night and congregate work in shops during the day. Complete silence
opisyal na prison and penal colony. was enforced.
- Sa ilalim ng kanyang pamamahala, ipinagawa ang mga gusali ng piitan na may kapasidad para sa 600 bilanggo . Siya rin ang HARD WOOD SHOPS – place where prisoners do their labor
nagpatayo ng mga taniman ng niyog at iba pang pananim upang gawing self-sustaining ang kolonya. Ang kanyang pamamahala
ay nagbigay-daan sa mas maayos na sistemang penal sa San Ramon. B. The Pennsylvania Prison System – the prisons system called “Solitary System” / SILENT SYSTEM / SEPARATE SYSTEM.
Prisoners are confined in single cells day and night where they lived, they slept, and they ate and receive religious instructions.
- (Nobyembre 1, 1905)- pinagtibay ang Reorganization Act No. 1407 na nagtatag sa Bureau of Prisons sa ilalim ng Department Complete Silence was also enforced. They are required to read the Bible.
of Commerce and Police, na nagsanib sa Old Bilibid Prison, San Ramon Penal Colony, at Iwahig Penal Colony.
In 1934, the League of Nations adopted the “Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners “, drafted by the IPCC.
-ipinasa sa Philippine Coconut Authority ang pamamahala ng taniman ng niyog mula sa San Ramon. The League requested all governments to give the greatest possible publicity to the Rules; to take the necessary measures in
order that they might be observed; and to submit regular reports regarding their application and regarding the prison reforms
CONGRESSWOMAN MARIA CLARA LUBREGAT- isang politiko mula sa Zamboanga City na naging kinatawan sa Kongreso. achieved in the respective countries
-Noong 1995, siya ang nagmungkahing ilipat ang San Ramon Prison sa bayan ng Bongiao, isang mas liblib at kabundukang PRISON -A penitentiary, an institution for the imprisonment (incarceration) of persons convicted of major/ serious crimes.
bahagi ng Zamboanga. Ang layunin ng kanyang panukala ay upang bigyang-daan ang pagtatayo ng isang special economic
zone sa San Ramon, na maaaring magbigay ng mas maraming oportunidad sa negosyo at trabaho sa rehiyon. -A building, usually with cells, or other places established for the purpose of taking safe custody or confinement of criminals.
7. IWAHIG PRISON AND PENAL FARM -is a corrections facility located in Palawan, Philippines. -A place of confinement for those for those charged with or convicted of offenses against the laws of the land.
History PRISON – a public building or other place for the confinement of person, whether as a punishment imposed by the law or
otherwise in the course of the administration of justice
Established in 1904, Ihawig Prison and Penal Farm was initially designed to hold 1,000 inmates.
– (as defined in the Bureau of Corrections Operating Manual) it also refers to a penal establishment under the control of the
Facilities Bureau of Corrections and shall include the New Bilibid Prison, the Correctional Institution for Women, Leyte Regional Prison,
and the Davao, San Ramon, Sablayan, and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farms.
The prison spans over 1,500 hectares and features various facilities, including:
WHO IS A PRISONER / INMATE? -A prisoner is a person who is under the custody of lawful authority. A person, who by reason
1. Agricultural areas: Inmates can work on farms, growing crops like rice, corn, and vegetables. of his criminal sentence or by a decision issued by a court, may be deprived of his liberty or freedom.
2. Livestock areas: Inmates can care for animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens. -A prisoner is any person detained/confined in jail or prison for the commission of a criminal offense or convicted and serving in
a penal institution.
3. Industrial areas: Inmates can work in various industries, such as furniture-making, carpentry, and handicrafts.
-A person committed to jail or prison by a competent authority for any of the following reasons: To serve a sentence after
Rehabilitation programs conviction – Trial – Investigation
Ihawig Prison and Penal Farm offers various rehabilitation programs to help inmates reform and prepare for life after release: INMATE – (brief definition) either a prisoner or detainee confined in jail.
1. Vocational training: Inmates can learn new skills, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, and various trades. -(as defined in Bureau of Corrections Operating Manual) refers to a national prisoner or one sentenced by the court to serve a
maximum term of imprisonment of more than three (3) years or to a fine of more than one thousand pesos (P1, 000.00); or
2. Education: Inmates can access educational programs, including literacy classes and high school equivalency programs. regardless of the length of the sentence imposed by the court, to one sentenced for violation of the Customs Law or other laws
within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs or enforceable by it, or violation of immigration and election laws; or to one
3. Counseling: Inmates can receive counseling and therapy to address personal issues and behavioral problems.
sentenced to serve two (2) or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding the period of three (3) years, whether or not
Security he has appealed. It shall include a person committed to the Bureau by a court or competent authority for safekeeping or similar
purpose. Unless otherwise indicated, “inmate” shall also refer to a “detainee.”
Ihawig Prison and Penal Farm has a relatively low-security classification, with a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment.
PERSON DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY - Refers to a detainee, inmate, or prisoner, or other person under confinement or custody
# Notable features in any other manner. However, in order to prevent labeling, branding or shaming by the use of these or other derogatory words,
the term “prisoner” has been replaced by this new and neutral phrase
The prison is known for its unique approach to rehabilitation, which emphasizes hard work, discipline, and self-sufficiency.
Inmates are encouraged to work and contribute to the prison’s operations, which helps to promote a sense of responsibility and General Classification of Prisoners
purpose.
1. Detention Prisoners – those detained for investigation, preliminary hearing, or awaiting trial. A detainee in a lock up jail. They
are prisoners under the jurisdiction of Courts.
ALSO KNOWN AS “DETAINEE” – person who is confined in prison pending preliminary investigation, trial or appeal; or upon [Link] Correctional – 6 months and 1 day to 6 years
legal process issued by the competent authority.
[Link] Mayor – 1 month and 1 day to 6 months
– a person accused before a court or competent authority who is temporarily confined in jail while undergoing investigation,
awaiting final judgment. [Link] Menor – 1 day to 30 days
[Link] Prisoners – offenders who are committed to the jail or prison in order to serve their sentence after final conviction [Link] to Keep the Peace – discretionary on the part of the court.
by a competent court. They are prisoners under the jurisdiction of penal institutions.
[Link] - a conditional release of a prisoners after serving part of his/her sentence in prison for the purpose of gradually re-
[Link] who are on Safekeeping – includes non-criminal offenders who are detained in order to protect the community introducing him/her to free life under the guidance and supervision of a parole officer.
against their harmful behavior. Ex. Mentally deranged individuals, insane person.
[Link] – a disposition whereby a defendant after conviction of an offense, the penalty of which does not exceed six years
SAFEKEEPING – the temporary custody of a person for his own protection, safety, or care; and/or his security from harm, injury imprisonment, is released subject to the conditions imposed by the releasing court and under the supervision of a probation
or danger for the liability he has committed. officer.
JAIL VS PRISON [Link] – an pecuniary amount given as a compensation for a criminal act.
CATEGORIES JAIL PRISON [Link] – the penalty of banishing a person from the place where he committed a crime, prohibiting him to get near or enter
the 25-kilometer perimeter.
Purpose- Accept inmates who committed minor offense -Accepts inmates who committed major offense -Agency
BJMP BUCOR Department PURPOSES/JUSTIFICATIONS OF PUNISHMENT
JURIDICAL CONDITIONS (LEGAL REQUISITES) OF PENALTY [Link] (personal VENGEANCE / REVENGE)– the punishment should be provided by the state whose sanction is violated,
to afford the society or the individual the opportunity of imposing upon the offender suitable punishment as might be enforced.
Punishment must be: Offenders should be punished because they deserve it.
[Link] of suffering – without however affecting the integrity of the human personality. [Link] or Atonement – it is punishment in the form of group vengeance where the purpose is to appease the offended
public or group.
[Link] with the offense – different crimes must be punished with different penalties (Art.
[Link] – punishment gives lesson to the offender by showing to others what would happen to them if they violate the law.
25, RPC). Punishment is imposed to warn potential offenders that they can not afford to do what the offender has done.
[Link] – the guilty one must be the one to be punished, no proxy. [Link] and Protection – the public will be protected if the offender has being held in conditions where he can not harm
others especially the public. Punishment is effected by placing offenders in prison so that society will be ensured from further
[Link] – the consequence must be in accordance with the law. criminal depredations of criminals.
[Link] – equal for all persons. [Link] or Rehabilitation – it is the establishment of the usefulness and responsibility of the offender. Society’s interest
can be better served by helping the prisoner to become law abiding citizen and productive upon his return to the community by
[Link] – no one must escape its effects. requiring him to undergo intensive program of rehabilitation in prison.
[Link] – changes the attitude of offenders and become law-abiding citizens.
Contemporary Forms of Punishment:
[Link] / isolation / incarceration / commitment / incapacitation– putting the offender in prison for the purpose of
protecting the public against criminal activities and at the same time rehabilitating the prisoners by requiring them to undergo
institutional treatment programs.
Duration of Penalties
[Link] Penalty – Capital punishment
[Link] imprisonment – life time imprisonment for SPL
[Link] Perpetua – 20 yrs and 1 day up to 40 years
[Link] Temporal – 12 yrs and 1 day to 20 years imprisonment
[Link] Mayor – 6 yrs and 1 day to 12 years