Things got a little bit awkward in the National Penitentiary when a raid was made by the Department of Justice that found a shocking surprise of their lives, well, that what they said. They found out that instead of prisoners living in a penitentiary and rehabilitation, they were in fact living like hotel guests in their own underground penthouses complete with cash, guns and drugs (This is a Maximum Security Compound). Mind you, we are talking about High Profile Criminals here, convicted drug lords and other crime lords. Welcome to the Lords of the Ring!
Start Date: December 15, 2014
12-15-2014, Monday - The Department of Justice, through their National Bureau of Investigation, made a "surprise" inspection of the Bilibid Prison. They found strip bars, sex toys, jacuzzi in a marble lined bathroom floors and walls with hot showers, drugs, cash and guns in what looks like a luxury villa inside a prison. These "villas" have so many caches and vaults that contain large amount of cash in millions of pesos, drugs and even high power caliber rifles and pistols. Justice De Lima was quoted saying that instead of living a life of repentance, these "air conditioned villa" owners were living like kings. All confiscated materials and evidence were transported to the NBI by a number of trucks for further investigation and listing.
12-16-2014, Tuesday - Immediate suspension and investigation to several prison officials and guards were made. Investigations to previous prison officials were also undertaken. Cellphones and Computers have been theorized that these gadgets were used to communicate and do business outside of the prison. Vaults were still being opened and some inspections were still being done in the cells and found cash being horded by other inmates. The media and social site have started having a fiesta on the events that are unfolding. It was found out that a recording artist (who by the way is a convicted criminal) made his music and videos inside the penitentiary and also won music awards. There are already evidence found that the some of the inmates left the prison without permission to seek medical treatment, though medical bills and medical certificates. By the way, a court order is need to obtain that permission. Prison official have admitted that they receive death threats from these prisoners.
12-17-2014, Wednesday - Malacanang described the incident as "not acceptable" the extravagant and unrestrained treatment extended to the VIP (Very Important Prisoners). The Palace promised to "undertake all measures to ensure that these things would not happen again." BuCor Chief Bucayu's fate is still uncertain. By this time, the recording studio of Herbert Colangco have been measured to be 60-square feet in size completely adorned with recording equipment and air conditioning units.
12-18-2014, Thursday - The Department of Justice made public that a fact finding committee will be in charge of the investigation headed by under secretary Baraan. This will include investigations on teh unauthorized movements of convicts inside and "outside" of the facilities, connivance of prison officials and other related incidents inside the prison. The committee will determine administrative and criminal liabilities to the BuCor officials and personnel involved in the incident. They were given until the 18th of July to submit their report.
12-19-2014, Friday -Commandos and De Lima returned again to Bilibid Prison for another raid and found out other false wall and saw a private gym and a ceiling hiding air conditioning units. 19 convicted drug lords are given ultimatum until December 24, 2014 to surrender other items that they are hiding. The Justice Secretary believes that some jail guards are colluding with some of the inmates. Three BuCor Superintendents were sacked after the inspection, Celso Bravo, Roberto Rabo, and Venancio Tesoro. Actor Robin Padilla admitted that when he was in Bilibid, there was a Shabu Laboratory operating in the Maximum Security Compound. Another leader is also suspected of having a much larger and sophisticated music studio inside Bilibid and will be subjected to another inspection. Some of the guns have been identified to be owned by incumbent politicians.
12-20-2014, Saturday - New officials and Officer in Charge were appointed to oversee Bilibid Prison after suspension of former Jail Officials have been done. They are directed to enforce prison rules and regulations. These new officials will be starting on Monday, 22nd of December. Is is said that regular monitors will be done starting with the new supervisors and prison guards.
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