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10 PDLs escape Batangas jail
Ten persons deprived of liberty (PDL) broke out of Batangas jail on Monday morning while they were being escorted to the public utility room, according to authorities. 'A prison guard was escorting the prisoners to the public utility room when one of the prisoners pointed an ice pick at him, took his service firearm and pointed at him, while other prisoners took advantage of the said situation,' the Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) said. 'At that instance, the PDLs fled on foot towards the direction of Barangay Quilo, Ibaan, Batangas,' it added. In a separate statement, the Batangas provincial government said that there were eight PDLs who were able to escape. Governor Vilma Santos-Recto ordered a probe into the incident. Provincial Administrator Atty. Joel Montealto said the facility is a new provincial jail where 792 male PDLs were transferred last June 24. According to the provincial government, the security protocols in the facility are not yet in order. A hot pursuit operation is now being conducted, according to the police. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Green Bones' donates set props to Manila City Jail
'Green Bones,' starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, has donated its props and set pieces to the Manila City Jail. On Monday, GMA Pictures shared a video on social media of the Manila City Jail Male Dorm featuring some of the props used in the film, such as wooden bunk beds, tables, and chairs that will now be used by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). According to SJ01 Melchor Sevellino, the PDLs in the dorm are all senior citizens. 'From reel to real life,' the caption read. Previously, the Manila City Jail held a special screening of 'Green Bones.' The film, produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. It follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. On Sunday night, "Green Bones" took home five awards at the 8th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (EDDYS Awards), which include: Best Picture, Best Actor for Dennis, Best Supporting Actor for Ruru, Best Director for Dulay, and Best Cinematography for Neil Daza. It also bagged several awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). Moreover, it won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. 'Green Bones' is currently streaming on Netflix. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Manila City Jail screens 'Green Bones' for PDL inmates
The Manila City Jail held a special screening of "Green Bones" for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL). On social media, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Manila City Jail Male Dorm shared some snaps of the inmates watching the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture on July 9. According to the post, the screening aimed to offer inmates a meaningful and reflective experience. It also served as a therapeutic and rehabilitative tool, encouraging PDLs to reflect on their life choices, express their emotions, and foster a more positive outlook toward change. The film, produced by GMA Pictures, is directed by Zig Dulay based on an original story by JC Rubio, senior documentary manager of GMA Public Affairs. It follows Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo), who is notorious for the murder of his sister and her daughter. Now that Domingo is up for parole, the newly assigned prison guard (Ruru Madrid) takes a personal interest in making sure that he remains behind bars no matter what. "Green Bones" won several awards at the MMFF 2024, such as Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Angeli Atienza), Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), Best Cinematography (Neil Daza), and Best Child Performer (Sienna Stevens). It also won First Best Picture, Best Actor (Dennis), Best Supporting Actor (Ruru), and Best Director (Direk Zig) at the 3rd Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards. "Green Bones" is currently streaming in Netflix. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
14-07-2025
- GMA Network
219 inmates graduate from ALS at Bansud and Cagayan de Oro City Jail
A total of 219 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Oriental Mindoro and Cagayan de Oro City completed their elementary and high school education through the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology's (BJMP) Alternative Learning System (ALS) for the 2024–2025 school year. At Bansud District Jail in Oriental Mindoro, 35 PDLs graduated. According to Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, BJMP MIMAROPA Regional Information Officer, the graduation, now in its eighth year, was held under the theme 'Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay ng Bagong Pilipinas.' Senior Inspector Nelmar Malilmata, Acting District Jail Warden, praised the six elementary and 29 junior high school graduates for their hard work. He thanked ALS facilitators, education partners, and prison teachers for making the program possible. 'Through initiatives like ALS, we give hope, empower PDL-learners to rewrite their life stories, and help them become productive members of society,' Anglo said. Certificates of completion were awarded by District ALS Focal Person Francisco Alinio, with official recognition from Public Schools District Supervisor Dr. Genalin Alinio. Keynote speaker Donalyn De Guzman Jamilla encouraged the graduates to continue learning throughout their lives. Meawhile, EPSA I Odesca Salazar commended BJMP personnel for implementing programs that help PDLs build better futures. The ceremony also marked the success of the Silid-Kulay ng Pag-asa classroom project, which was funded through proceeds from an October 2024 fun run. By February 2025, it had enrolled 52 PDLs, 23 in elementary and 29 in junior high school.
GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Kapatid spox banned from entering CIW due to alleged repeated violations —BuCor
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday defended the banning of Fides Lim, the spokesperson of political prisoner group Kapatid, from entering the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), saying it did so due to repeated violations and unruly behavior. In a letter sent to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla dated July 12, BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said Lim has been banned since April 29 after a thorough investigation. The bureau said it found alleged repeated instances of 'defiance, arrogance, and disruptive conduct towards corrections officers, including high-ranking officials, during visits at the New Bilibid Prison' from February 2024 to October 2024. 'There are procedures to follow when visiting a PDL, and we treat everyone the same. No special treatment; all are equal,' Catapang said in a statement. 'We have to maintain order and adhere to security protocols within the correctional system to ensure a safe environment for both staff and PDLs,' he added. This came after Lim asked the Department of Justice to investigate why she was denied entry while delivering food to a person deprived of liberty (PDL) last week. GMA News Online has asked Lim for comment but has yet to receive a response as of posting time. —KG, GMA Integrated News
