The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) marked a significant development in its commitment to improving the welfare and reformation of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with the inauguration of a newly constructed conjugal building at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on 11 June 2025.
The ceremonial inauguration was led by BuCor Director General, GENERAL GREGORIO PIO P CATAPANG JR., AFP (Ret.), CESE, CCLH, who underscored the institution’s ongoing efforts to promote compassion and emotional support for PDLs by strengthening family engagement.
The newly inaugurated facility was donated by Ms. Pamela Valdez, providing a secure and dignified space for PDLs to maintain family ties, an important aspect of social reintegration. The amenities and furnishings of the facility were generously provided by Hotel Sogo, through a coordinated act of support for correctional welfare.
In his remarks, DG CATAPANG recognized both the donor and Hotel Sogo for their contributions, noting that such acts of compassion and collaboration significantly contribute to a more reformative and supportive correctional environment.
The Bureau continues to explore infrastructure enhancements that align with international standards on correctional management, in its pursuit of a modern, humane, and reform-oriented penal system.
