South of Metro Manila, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is considering the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal as a potential construction site, sparking outrage from the reserve’s management as they have heavily emphasized the area’s protected status.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1732797/bucor-eyeing-nueva-ecija-as-new-site-for-bilibid-prison-but-needs-palace-nod

The BuCor reiterated its claim over the land where the Masungi Geopark stood by virtue of Presidential Decree 1158 signed by ex-president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, which designated the property for the NBP’s relocation and construction.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1731268/bucor-plans-to-build-headquarters-in-masungi-not-relocation-of-new-bilibid-prison

Under the 2000 version of the BuCor Operation Manual, a request for a media interview of an inmate can be denied if the subject has a pending criminal case.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1718683/bantag-gets-new-90-day-suspension-for-allowing-palparan-interview