From October 21-27, the entire nation commemorated the annual National Correctional Consciousness Week (NACOCOW)

The revelations of Garma provide the necessary impetus for judicial and executive action to rectify the injustices that have been committed

I recommend that journalists pay attention to this subtle distinction as this is an important step to engage the public in meaningful discussion.

The safety and security of PDLs are fundamental human rights, & they must be upheld at all times regardless of an individual’s legal status.

Without the reforms to overcome corruption, increasing the food budget will simply enrich the corrupt officers in the BJMP and the BuCor.

The individuals ensnared by the corrupt practices of Duterte's drug war deserve a chance at redemption.

By adopting these reforms, the Philippines can move towards reducing pre-trial detention and alleviating the congestion in its jails

By implementing these recommendations, the criminal justice system can ensure fair and transparent computation of prison sentences.

First-time, non-violent arrestees should not be put in jail, instead should be provided with medical & therapeutic interventions

Dec 14, 2023, BJMP & BUCOR took part in the Ceremonial Presentation of Policies on the Assessment and Classification System for PDLs

How do you assess the readiness of prisoners about to be released from prisons?

These questions can help assess a candidate's knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to working in a prison or jail setting.

The Consequences of Jail and Prison Crowding and Case Delay in the Philippines (Part 1)

Watch Dr. Narag's interview with Christian Esguerra on the proposed reforms for the New Bilibid Prison

Police overcharging is a dark practice that undermines the whole Philippine criminal justice system.

Simple solutions will go a long way in rationalizing our drug policies and provide a sustainable, effective, and less costly approach to a m

Do you know how much it costs to put a PDL in BJMP jail/Bucor Prison & how much it costs to supervise that same PDL in probation or parole?

In the Philippines, due to lack of medical personnel and resources, it is the inmates who bury their own dead.

The NBP problem is multi-faceted and it takes more than a knee-jerk reaction to overcome it.

October 15-23, our Chief Consultant, Dr. Raymund E. Narag, returned to the country to once again provide his expertise