Tuesday, May 31, 2011

NBP ‘SLEEP OUT’ CANCELED


By Cynthia D. Balana, Marlon Ramos, Philippine Daily Inquirer

It’s back to their cells for the night even for VIPs of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City.

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Tuesday said she would order officials of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to permanently stop the “sleep out” privilege enjoyed by VIP prisoners like former Batangas Gov. Antonio Leviste, whose foray outside the national penitentiary last month triggered the controversy that led to the crackdown. [ FULL STORY ]