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Republica ng Pilipinas
KAGAWARAN NG KATARUNGAN
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Manila

MESSAGE

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This Operating Manual is a reference guide for the men and women who
safely keep prisoners confined in national prisons. It is hoped that the Manual
will also serve as a useful source of information for students of corrections.

I am confident that the Manual will ensure the uniform and humane
treatment of national prisoners and the orderly operation of penal
establishments under the administration of the Bureau of Corrections.

Manila, 30 March 2000

^RTEMIOp. TUQUERO
Secretary
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS
Muntinlupa City

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

FOREWORD
There have been numerous developements in the field of correctionssince
the Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners were approved by then Secretary 0f 4
Justice Jesus G. Barrera on 07 January 1959.

These developements have made it necessary to review said Rules to make

them more responsive to the problems which confornt the administrators of the
national penal system.

This Manul placed in one body the numerous laws, as well as the
issuances of the Department of Justice and other agencies which -deal with
the administration of prisons and the treatment of inmates. The Manual
includes an updated version of the 1925 Code of Orders for custodial officers
Its provisions reflect the more humane and enlightened philosophy which
characterizes modern corrections.

It is hope that this Manual wiU provide the custodial and other personnel
of the Bureau of Corrections with a handy tool to effectively perform their
assigned tasks.

30 March 2000

CDRO G. SISTOSA
Director of Corrections

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Purpose of confinement................................................ j
Section 2 Basic principles................................................. j
Sections. Definition of Terms...............................
Section 4. Status of Inmate as affected by appeal............... 2
Section 5. Status of Inmate as affected by parole, allowance of good behavior, etc. 3

PART II. ADMISSION AND CONFINEMENT OF INMATES

CHAPTER 1. RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
Section 1. Reception and Diagnostic Center; functions............................................. 3
Section 2. Quarantine.................................................................................... 3
Sections. Assignment of inmate....................................................... 3
Section 4. Inmate record..................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2. ADMISSION OF INMATES.......................................................................
Section 1. Admission......................................................................................... 3
Section 2. Form of mittim us/commitment order....................................................... 4
Section 3. Registration book.................................................................................. 4
Section 4. Admission process................................................... 4
Section 5. Hairpieces............................................................................................... 4
Section 6. Place of admission.............................................. 4
Section 7. Body search of inmate; personal effects.................................................... 4
Sections. Confiscation of contraband...................................................................... 4
Section 9. Issuance of uniforms etc.................................................................... 4
Section 10. Personal effects of inmate.............................................................. 5
Section 11. Wearing ofjewelry........................... 5
CHAPTER 3. CLASSIFICATION OF INMATES.................... ‘................. .....................
Section 1. Classification board................................................................................... 5
Section 2. Inmates; How Classified............................................................................. 5
Section 3. Classification of inmates as to Security risk............................................ 6
Section 4. Color of uniforms as to Security classification............................ 6
Sections. Classification of inmates as to entitlement to privileges............... 7
Sections. Colonist............................. 7
Section 7. Privileges of a colonist.................................................................. 7
Sections. Inmates who are spouses.................................................. 3
Sections. Revocation of colonist status.................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 4. confinement AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF INMATES
Section 1. Place of confinement........................................................................ 8
Section 2. Security compounds......................................... 3
Sections. Separate facilities................................................ _____ _ 3
Section 4. Prison accommodations standards.............................................. 8
Section 5. Youth camps....................................................... 9
 CHAFER 5. TRANSFER OF INMATES
Section 1. Transfer of inrmkU)<iW)i)^W^ri..................................... 9 chapter 4. time allowance for good conduct and LOYALTY
S%;tion 1. 010 may grant Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA)....................... 14
Section 2. Transfer of insane inmate . .... ........................ 9
Section 2. effects of GCTA...................................................... ................... . 14
Section 3. Transfer of inmate to a stockade of the Armed Forces of the........... Computation of GCTA............... ............................ 1
Section 3.
Philippines (AFP)........ ................... ........... .................. g Section 4. q CTA of a detainee.......................... ......................... ..............................
Section 4. Transfer of inmate not to be a colonist to a prison Section 5. (]CTA of a life termer.............. ............. .......................... ...... ....... ......... 1^
and penal farm............................................................. 10 Section 6. jlevocation of GCTA ................................... ............................... . 1^
Sections. Transfer of inmates to a pcwkeial jail and vice versa............. . 10 Section 7.
Section 6 Mental and physical examimtkn of inmate to be transferred....... 10 Section 8. special time allowance for loyalty...................................—......... 14
CHAPTER 6. OUTSIDE MOVEMENTS OF IKM4TES INMATE COMMUNICATION
CHAPTER 5.
Section 1. Movement of inmate outsidmnfinement facility........................ 10 Section 1. flight to communicate............... ....................................... .....................
Section 2. Approval by Secretary of ouUide movement.............................. 10 (Censorship of mail matter----- ---------- --------------- ;......................... I®
Section 2.
Section 3. Outside movement of death convict..... .................................. jq Section 3. Ciiidelines on censorship of mail matter........... —.................. 15
; Section 4. Basis of court appearance......... ....... . ........................ 10 Section 4. 0hat may be censored...........................................••••■■•........... ..............
Sections Court appearance of hfeter,ner or death convict........................ Section 5. (Collection and delivery of mail............ ........... ............................ ......... 15
Section 6. Application to view the mm of deceased relative................... Section 6. gjcpenses for special delivery of meal.............. .................................... 1^
supporting documents..................................................... ... Section 7. Sending of money............................ .................. .....................................
Section 7. When to file application................................................... u Section 8. fpfail privilege of inmate under punishment.............................. . 16
Sections. Duration of privilege........................................................ H Section 9. (Jse of telephone................................................................................... . • • •
Section 9. Distance of travel........................................................... H Section 10. foreign inmates....................................................................... ................
Section 11. Stateless Inmates........................................................ ..... ..... ..... . Id
PART in. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES 0F.4N INMATE CHAPTER 6. !>JMATE MANUSCRIPTS
CHAPTER 1. RIGHT OF AN INMATE Section 1. Definition of manuscript........................... .......... ..... ............................. .
Section 1. Rights of an inmate-.............................................. u Section 2. Manuscript preparation............................. ................. . 16
Section 2. Privileges of an inmate.......... ........................................... 12 Section 3. Mailing of inmate manuscript................................................. . . 16
r imitations on an inmate’s accumulation of manuscript material..... 16
Section 3. Rights of a detainee.................................................. 12 Section 4.
Exercise OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
CHAPTER 2. PRISON LABOR CHAPTER 7.
Section 1. Prison labor of finally convictedinmate............................ 12 Section 1. feligious freedom.....................................................................................
- Section 2. Prison labor of a detainee.. ..... .......... ...........,........... • 12 Section 2. proselytizing........................................................■•••....................... ••••■•■
Section 3. Agreement of detainee to abide by rules imposed on Section 3. pastoral visits............................................. v.....................................•■••• _
finally convicted inmates............................................... . ^2 Section 4. 0/orship services........ ..........................................'»....... 4'......................"
Section 4. /Certification Of Superintendent if detainee refuses ta abide by the Section 5. sponsor in a religious rite............... ....................•••••..............................
rules imposed on finaliy convicted inmates........................... 12 Section 6. privileged communication........................................................... .......... 1
riietary requirements........................ ......... ....... .......—...... .............. IT
Section 5. Agreement or Certifkatmospart ofprison record..........;,.... l% Section 7.
CH4PTER 8. jvJARRIAGE OF INMATES AND DETAINEES
Section 6. Female inmate.......... -....... ■■■■•............................. ....... 12
Section 7. Old inmate............... ............... .................... ............... 13 Section 1. Request to marry................... ............. .....................................................
Section 8. Place of work assignment................................................. 13 Section 2.
Section 9. Work Programs .......................................13 Section 3. Carriage expenses........... ................................................. ....................... *:
chapter 3. COMPENSATION CBEDirS Section 4. Request to marry of a detainee............. .......................... ........................ IT
Section 1. Inmate compensation.................. ...... .............................. 13 Section 5. j^arriage ceremony, where solemnized...... .................................. —1»
Solemnizing official...................................... IT
Section 2. Compensation credits----............................ .................... 18 Section 6.
Section 3. Keeping of workrteardmnnude........... .................................. Section 7. presence of media...................... ••••••.................. - • ■ - .••.•••••••••••• -v
prohibition against prison official acting as sponsor........17
Section 4. Compensation earned, now implied........................................ ... Section 8.
chapter 9. yISITING RIGHTS
Section 5. Trust Fund......... ;........................................................ ...
Section 6. Withdrawal of earnings.................... ................................ Section 1. \Zisiting rights.............................................................. .........................v
Section 7. Payment of trust deposit amount to released inmate.................... ... Section 2. \/isitor’s list.......................................................................... ......
 sections. Visiting days and hours............ ................................... .. Section 9. Waiver of liability.......................................... .................. ....................
Section 4. Limitation on visiting rights.......... ......................... ...... jg Section 10. Non-payment of inmate who is interviewed.......................... ............... 1
Sections. Visiting room.................................. ...........-.... ....... . 18 Section 11. Interview of death convict........................................................ ................ 24
Sections. Privacy of visits........................................... ..... .... ..... is
Section 7. Conjugal visits....................................................... ..... 18 PART V. REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT OF INMATES
Sections. Visit of legal counsel............................................... . 18 CHAPTER 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Sections. Violation of visiting rules.............................................. 18 Section 1. Conduct of rehabilitation and treatment programs......!.......... ........... 24
CHAPTER 10. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS Section 2. Rehabilitation and treatment programs......................................... ...... 24
Section !. Volunteer community service projects, concept.................... ... Section 3. Guidelines for rehabilitation and treatment programs..................... 24
Section 2. Nature of volunteer community service projects.................... jg CHAPTER 2. INMATE SERVICES
Section 3. Request to participate iri community activity...................... 19 Section 1. Inmate services........................................................................................ 25
CHAPTER 11. INMATE GRIEVANCE Section 2. Health services......................................................................................... 25
Section 1. Inmate complaint center............................... .............^ ig Section 3. Medical consultation and visiting hours........................ ..................... 25
Section 2. Inmate Council.......................................... •••..............19 Section 4. Basic guidelines on medical consultations........................................... 25
Sections. Role of inmate-representatives in the Inmate Cowai...............jg
Section 6. Pregnant CIW inmates.............................................. .............................. 25
CHAPTER 12. PECUNIARY AID TO INMATES Sections. Infant born to a CIW inmate................................................................... 25
Section 1. Pecuniary aid to inmates killed or injured in theperformanculiuty 19 Section 7. Recommendation for release of seriously-ill inmate............................ 25
Section 2. Amount of pecuniary aid.............................................. 19 Section 8. Notification of kin of sick or dead inmate....................... ...................... 26
Section 3. When pecuniary aid is given.......................................... .. Sections. Meals in hospital/clinic........................................................................... 26
Section 10. Referral of inmate for outside medical consultation./treatment....... . 26
PART IV. DISCIPLINE AND PUNISHMENT OF INMATES Section 11. Medical certification............................................................................ . 26
CHAPTER 1. DISCIPLINE OF INMATES Section 12. Referral to government hospital.......................... ............... .................. 26
Section 1. Disciplinary controls, purpose........................................... Section 13. Outside referral for dental work........................ .................................... 26
Section 2. Guidelines on disciplinary control...................................... Section 14. Donation of human organ; form of donation....... ................................ 26
Section 3. Due process accorded to an inmate................................. .. Section 15. Disposition of cadaver of deceased inmate............................................ 27
Section 4. Prohibited acts...........................................................20 Section 16. Burial of convict...................................... ................................................. 27
Sections. Business activity of aninmate...... ................................ .. Section 17. Adult education......................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 2. PUNISHMENT Section 18. Educational programs for inmates........ ................................................. 27
Section 1. Board of Discipline; composition..................... . 21 Section 19. Certificate of completion. ...................................................................... 27
Section 2. Procedure in disciplinary cases....................... 21 Section 20. Recreational and cultural activities....... ........................ .................... . 27
Section 3. Protection of inmate from institutional abuse...................... 21 CHAPTER 3. INMATE ORGANIZATIONS
Section 4. Imposable punishment................................................... Section 1. Purpose and scope.................................................................................... 27
Sections. Confinement m disciplinary cell................................. . 22 Section 2. Application fro recognition of an inmate organization....................... 27
Sections. Mitigation of punishment.................................... ........ 22 Section 3. Approval of an inmate organization..................................... ................ 27
Section ?. Relecise from discipUmryce\i......,.i^:i..'...................... .... 22 Section 4. Supervision of an inmate organization.....,:............................... ........ 27
Section 8. Use of instruments of restraint......,.: ........ ■.,,■22 Section 5. Dues......................................................................... ......................... . 28
Sections. Limitation on punishment to be imposed on female mate........ 22
Sections. Organization activities......................................................................... . 28
Section 10, Disciplinary punishment to form part of record 0/® inmate........22 Section?. Approval of activity........ ......................... ........................................ . 28
CHAPTER 3. INMATE INTERVIEW Section 8. Use of government funds for activity......... ..................... ............. ...... . 28
Section 1. Request for inmate interview............................................ Sections. Records of inmate organization............................................. ............... 28
Section 2. Notification and consentof inmate to bemtervisi«i.................. 23
Section 10. Suspension of activities of inmate organization ......... . 28
; Sections. Prerequisite to approval of request.... ............. 23 Section 11. Withdrawal of approval of an inmate organization ....... 28
Section 4, Action on request for interview...:.......... 23 Section 12. Funding of activities............................ .......................... .................. 28
Section 5, Denial of request for interview.......... ................ 23
Sections. Interviews, where and when held....................................23 PART VI. RELEASE OF INMATE
Section 7. Limitations on Media........... ................................ .... 23 Section 1. Basis for release of inmate...................... ........... .............................. . 29
Section 8. Filming of interview...............,....,.............................23 Section 2. Who may authorize release.................. ...... ...................... ...................... 29
 Sections. Approval by the Director of rele .... .........................
PART IV. SECURITY PROCEDURES DURING EMERGENCIES,
Section 4. Verification of identity o/inr»° r®asetf.................... .. RIOTS, ESCAPES OR MAJOR DISTURBANCES
Section 5. Documentary basis for ............................................... .. Section 1. Emergency control center................................................................. ....... 42
Section 6. Prompt release of inmate.-.......................................... .. Section 2. Riots and other prison disturbances............... ......................... . 42
Section 7. Release of foreign nationd..... .... . ................................ Sections. Sounding of alarm.......................................................... ..................... . 42
Section 8. Release of inmate withpmi^^f TZITT"............... .. Section 4. Procedure during riots and disturbances....................... 43
Section 9. Prohibited release of inmates before miafterekclm............ ...
Section 5. Procedure during an escape orjailbreak...... .......................... 44
Section 10. Separation and Placement Cen r........................ -.......... Section 6. Emergency plans for calamities etc......................................................... 45
Section 11. Pre-release seminar.........■■...... ................................... .. Section 7. Features of emergency plans...................... 46
Section 12. Assistance to inmate tokrdease -■■■■-.......................... .. Section 8. Fire prevention.......................................................................................... 47
Section 13. Transmittal of carpeta andprlson ®r(!s............... -........... Section 9. Contingency plan...................................................................................... 47
BOOK II. CODE 0FO1!DERS
PART V. ESCORT PROCEDURES
PART I. ORGANIZATION OF BUREAU, JESTOBILITIES Section 1. Primary duties of escort guards............................................................... 47
Section 2. Distance of guard from inmates............. ....;........ ............ ..................... 47
and duties op CORRECTIONS’ ur
Section 3. Basic escort procedures......... ..................... 48
Section 1. Director and Assistantmtor 0/ tkkreau.................... ..
Section 4. Escort procedures for court appearance............... 48
Section 2. Functions of Director............................................... .. Section 5. Appearance in Metro Manila courts.......... ............................................. 48
Section 3. Functions of Assistant .............................................. .. Section 6. Turnover of inmate to local jail............................................................... 48
Section 4. Organizational structure of ... ....................... Section 7. Acknowledgment of turnover of inmate................................................... 48
Section 5. Medical officer of a prison a'1® p r«gionalprison ......... .. Section 8. Postponement/resetting of hearing.......................................... 48
Section 6. Social worker................................. .......................... .. Section 9. Procedure if escort guard becomes sick.................................................. 48
Section 7. Chaplaincy service............................................. ..... 32 Section 10. Fake or spurious subpoena........................ 48
Section 8. Duties of chaplains.................................. ............... .. Section 11. Certificate of appearance............................ 48
Section 9. Recognition of religious ............................................ .. Section 12. Procedure during outside movement of inmate...................................... 49
Section 10. Release of information............................................. .. Section 13. Other Security procedures....................................................................... 50
Section 11. Press pools..................... ............................................ Section 14. Outside work detail of medium Security inmates.................................. 51
Section 12. Composition of pres pool........................................... ..
PART II. DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF CUSTODM-FORCE PART VI. EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY
Section 1. Death penalty, how executed........................•................. ......................... 51
Section 1. Correctional objectives........................................ . . Section 2. Policy................................. ........................ .............................................. 51
Section 2. Duties of custodial officers... ............................... . 33 Section 3. Services and privileges given to a death convict.................................. .. 61
Section 3: Administrative liability of '............ ................ Section 4. Holding cell..................... ....................... ................ ................................. 51
PART III. CUSTODIAL SECURITY PR0cED1JRES Section 5. Death watch........................................................................................... 51
Sections. Religious service............................i...... ................................................... 51
Section 1. Security conditions ofml0men .............— .... 41 Section 7. Exercise.................... ^........... ..................................................... ............. 52
Section 2. Perimeter fences............................... .................... 41 Sections. Meal Services....... ................................................................ .................. 52
Section 3. Vehicle control.............................................. ........... Section 9. Visitation.......................................... ............................................... . 52
Section 4. Vehicular access to pri0compouT ........... ................ .. Section 10. Telephone privileges.............................................................................. 52
Section 5. Inmate head count.......................................-...... .. Section 11. Log bosk for mail of death convict..................... ............ ................ 52
Section 6. Procedure for inmate confl...............................-...... .. Section 12. Notification and execution of the sentence and assistance to the
convict......................................................................................... ......... . 52
Section 8. Security measures ............ 42 Section 13. Suspension of execution of the death sentence...,........ ......................... 52
Section 10. Filing of criminal/adni^ira. lvec<!rgos............ ......... .. Section 14. Place of execution........... ........................................... ............................. 52
Section 11. Bringing out food ................................................. .. Section 15. Execution procedure..................................................... ........................... 52
Section 12. Control of prison keys..................... ......................... Section 16. Quantity and safekeeping of drugs purchased.................... • • ............... 53
Section 17. Adm inistering of lethal drugs........................................ ........................ 53
 Section 18. Identity of relatives of death convict and ofpemadmisknng BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS
lethal injection............................................................. OPERATING MANUAL
Section 19. Persons who may witness execution ................................ 53
Section 20. Selection and composition of media witnesses.....................53 WHEREAS, under Section 36, Chapter 6, Book IV of Executive Order No. 292, “The
Section 21. Expulsion of witness .................................................... 54 Administrative Code of 1987”’, the head of a bureau or office is authorized to issue rules and
Section 22. Non-recording of execution............... ............................54 regulations to secure the harmonious and efficient administration of his bureau or office
Section 23. Time for burial................................. .......................... 54 and to carry into full effect the laws relating to matters within his jurisdiction;

PART VII. FINAL PROVISIONS r

WHEREAS, there is a need to integrate existing laws, rules and regulations that
Section 1. Repealing clause.......................................................... govern the safekeeping and treatment of inmates confined in national penal establishment;
Section 2. Separability clause............................ ..........................®4
Section 3.' Effectivity.....................^....... .............. .......................64 NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of existing laws, the following
Operating Manual is hereby adopted for the guidance and observance of the custodial and
other personnel of the Bureau of Corrections:

BOOK I

PART -1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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SECTION 1. Purpose of confinement - A person is committed to prison -

a. to segregate him from society; and
b. to rehabilitate him so that upon his return to society he shall be a
responsible and law-abiding citizen.
SECTION 2. Basic Principles - The rules on the admission, custody and
treatment of inmates -
a. seek to promote discipline and to secure the reformation and safe
custody of inmates.
b. shall be applied impartially, without discrimination on grounds
of race, color, sex, language, religion or other opinion, national or
social origin, property, birth or other status.
c. shall be enforced with firmness but tempered with understanding.
SECTION 3. Definition of terms - As used herein, unless the context otherwise
requires-
a. “Prison” refers to a penal establishment under the control of the
Bureau of Corrections and shall include the New Bilibid Prison,
< the Correctional Institution for Women, the Leyte Regional Prison
and the Davao , San Ramon, Sablayan and Ihawig Prison and
Penal Farms;
b. “Competent authority” shall refer to the Supreme Court, Court
of Appeals, Regional Trial Court, Metropolitan Trial Court,
Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Sandiganbayan, Military Courts,
House of Representatives, Senate, Commission on Elections.
Bureau ofilmmieration and the Board of Pardon.*? nnfl P.iri lie.
 llT „ f „ a national prisoner or one sentenced by a court In such case, the maintenance of the convict shall be transferred to the appropriate
c.
^ ___ ;m„ni term of imprisonment of more than three (3) jail institution from the date of judgment of the higher court and shall not be retroactive.
0 serve a more than one thousand pesos (PI,000); or SECTION 6. Status of an inmate as affected by parole, allowance of good
years or o the sentence imposed by the court, to behavior, etc. — The provisions of law relative to parole, conditional pardon and the
S,rs«°ed to ”1“ diminution of sentences for good behavior shall not construed to change the status of an
the jurisdiction of tbe Bureau of Customs or enfoweaUe by it, or ^ inmate or to affect the liability for his maintenance.
1 ^ f • rv,; nation and elections laws; or to one sentenced to
violation of imnugra11 .
t. ~nre prison sentences m the aggregate exceeding PART II. ADMISSION AND CONFINEMENT OF INMATES
serve two (2) or more y , , ,
e eUveo (3) vears, whether or not he has appealed, It
inLde s ,he bj *7; or CHAPTER 1. RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
^ 4. infiirtviiv fpr safekeeping or similar purpose. Unless

SECTION 1. Reception and Diagnostic Center S functions. - There shall be a

d “Detainee” is a person who is confined in prison pending Reception and Diagnostic Center in every prison which shall receive, study and classify
■ preliminary investigation, trial or appeal; or upon legal process inmates and detainees committed to the Bureau.
issued by competent authority; SECTION 2. Quarantine - Upon admission in the Reception and Diagnostic
e. “Death Convict” refers to an inmate in whose death penalty Center , an inmate shall be placed in quarantine for at least five (5) days during which he
imposed by a Regional Trial Court is affirmed by the Supreme shall be
Court en banc, a. given physical examination to determine any physical illness or
t “Bui^u” lifers to the Bureau of Corrections; r handicap or mental ailment and to segregate those suspected
of having an infectious or contagious disease. If found sick, the
g. -Director-refers to 1«Di“*<>r<,f,h'Bura"‘; inmate shall be immediately confined in the prison hospital;
h. “Department” refers10 fee Department jusbee; b. oriented with prison rules; and
i “Secretary: refers to fee Secretary cf Justice; c. interviewed by a counselor, social worker or other program staff
j “Superintendent” rsfot810 tbe one *11 ebarge °^a pris<,n' officers. The interview shall he conducted in private.
k “Guard” refers to a ffloruhor the custodial fcrte of a prison; SECTION 3. Assignment of inmate - After the quarantine period, the inmate
shall remain in the Reception and Diagnostic Center for a period not exceeding fifty-
“Board” refers to u five (55) days where he shall undergo psychiatric, psychological, sociological, vocational,
“r t ” refers tothe institutional record of an inmate which educational and religious and other examinations. 'The results of said examinations shall
m. ar-Pf a f laic rtittiraus/comraitment order, the prosecutor's be the basis for the inmate’s individualized treatment program. Thereafter, he shall be
imation and the decision of the trial court., including that of 1-
assigned to a prison facility as may be recommended by the Chief of the Reception and
the appellate court, iian^’ r Diagnostic Center.
SECTION 4. Inmate Record - The Reception aud Diagnostic Center shall keep
“Prison Record” refer8 to information concerning an inmate’s
n. 1 ■ .V, stances, the offense he committed, the sentence a complete record of an inmate which shall include the inmate’s personal circumstances;
persona . aj case numbers in the trial and appellate a brief personal, social and occupational history; the result of the intake interview; and
impose , commenced service for sentence, the date he initial security classification. ,
was received for coidinement> the date of expiration of hm sentence, CHAPTER 2. ADMISSION OF INMATES
, the number of previous convictions, if any, and his behavior or
conduct while in prisou- SECTION 1. Admission - An inmate shall be admitted in the Reception and
„ ,r affected by appeal. - Pending an appeal, the Diagnostic Center of a prison upon presentation of the following documents:
SECTION 4. Status of ryna .yjjgnever upon appeal, the sentence of an inmate a. Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court;
status of an inmate shall not be changed V ofless than three (3) years or to a fine that
b. Information and Court decision in the case;
is reduced to a maximum term o im^ the inmate shall be transferred to the custody
c. Certificate of Detention , if any and
d. Certification that the case is not on appeal.
 A female inmate shall be received only at the CIW. SECTION 10, Personal effects of inmate - In addition to the articles supplied
■’ SECTION 2. Form ofmittimus/commitmentorder-Vae mittimus/commitment by the prison, the inmate may bring clothes and other items essential to his well-being,
order shall be under the signature of the judge and shall bear the seal of the court attested provided the quantity, nature and dimension thereof will not interfere with the safety and
by the clerk of court thereof. living conditions of the other inmates. The Superintendent may allow the inmate to bring
SECTION 3. - Registration Book - A prison shall keep a bound registration book electrical equipment like television sets, radio cassettes, video players, electric fans and
wherein all commitments shall be recorded chronologically. The register shall contain the similar items provided the same is for common use with other inmates.
following entries: In no case shall an inmate be allowed to bring in luxurious items such as air conditioners,
a. Name of inmate; carpets, sofas, beds, sleeping mattresses, washing machines and the like.
b. Reason for commitment and the authority therefore; SECTION 11. Wearing of jewelry - An inmate may not wear jewelry items. He
c. Sentence; may, however allowed to wear an inexpensive watch and the like.
d. Date and hour of admission; and
CHAPTER 3. CLASSIFICATION OF INMATES
e. Date and hour of discharge or transfer and basis therefore.
SECTION 4. Admission process - After re^tration, the inmate shall be SECTION 1. Classification Board - Every prison shall have a Classification
photographed, front and side view, fingerprinted and assigned a permanent prison number. Board that shall classify inmates in accordance with this Chapter. The Board shall be
The male inmate shall then be given a regulation haircut and his beard/mustache, if any,
shall be shaven off. composed of the following:
SECTION 5. Hairpieces - An inmate may not wear a wig or artificial hairpiece, Chairman ........................... Superintendent
unless medical authorization to do so is approved by tbe Superintendent. Vice-chairman ................... Chief, Reception and Diagnostic Center
SECTION 6. Place for admission - The admission of an inmate shall be made in Members ............................Medical Officer;
an area that is physically separated from the general prison population. Chief, Education Section;
SECTION 7. Body search if inmate; personal effects - Upon admission, the Chief, Agro-Industries Section Ii
inmate shall be searched thoroughly. He shall be allowed to retain in his possessions only Secretary............................ Chief Overseer
such articles as are authorized hereunder. A1 list of all articles taken from the inmate
shall be entered in the inmate’s record and receipted for by the guard in charge thereof. SECTION 2. Inmates; how classified - Inmates shall be classified as to security
All articles taken from the inmate shall be returned to him upon his discharge unless status and as to entitlement to prison privileges.
previously disposed of at the inmate’s request or ordered condemned by the Superintendent
after a lapse of two (2) years. SECTION 3. Classification of inmates as to security risk - An inmate shall be
If the inmate brings in any drug or medicine, the medical officer on duty shall decide assigned to any of the following groups:
on its disposition. a. Maximum seciuitv - This shall include highly dangerous or high
SECTION 8. Confiscation of contraband - Narcotics and all other prohibited security risk inmates as determined by the Classification Board who
drugs or substances, the possession and /or use of which are punishable under our laws, require a high degree of control and supervision. Under this category
all types of weapons, substances or chemicals that may cause injury to persons, and items are -
or articles which an inmate is not allowed to posses under prison rules shall be considered i. those sentenced to death;
contraband items and confiscated.
- .'* ii. those whose minimum sentence is twenty (20) years imprisonment;
SECTION 9. Issuance of uniforms etc - The newly-admitted inmate shall be
issued two (2) regulation uniform/suits and two (2) t-shirts. Whenever practicable, he shall iii. remand inmates or detainees whose sentence is twenty (20) years
also be issued the following items; • « and above and those whose sentences are under review by the
Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals; *
a. One (1) blanket;
iv. those with pending cases;
b. One (1) mat;
c. One (1) pillow with pillow case; V. ‘ recidivists, habitual delinquents and escapees;
d. One (1) mosquito net; vi. those confined at the Reception and Diagnostic Center;
e. One (1) set, mess kit; and vii. those under disciplinary punishment or safekeeping; and
f. One (1) pair, slippers. viii. those who are criminally insane or those with severe personality or
Tlie inmate shall be held responsible and accountable for the items issued to him. emotional disorders that make them dangerous to fellow inmates
_ or the prison staff
 I. Medium Security - This shall include those who cannot be SECTION 6. Classification of inmates as to entitlement to privileges -
in less-secured areas and those whose conduct or behavior Inmates shall be classified as follows to determine their entitlement to prison privileges;
minimum supervision. Under this category are -
a. Detainee;
i. those whose minimum sentence is less than twenty (20) y| ,arf4
b. Third Class inmate - one who has either been previously committed
imprisonment; ; SS for three (3) or more times as a sentenced inmate, except those
ii. remand inmates or detainees whose sentences are below 11 v imprisoned for non-payment of a fine and those who had been
(20) years; reduced from a higher class;
hi those who are eighteen (18) years of age and below, regardl-lles‘''11 c. Second Class inmate — a newly arrived inmate demoted from first
the case and sentence; 31 class; or one promoted from the third class;

iv. those who have two (2) or more records of escapes. They cr':an d. First Class inmate — one whose known character and credit for
work while in detention earned assignment to this class upon
classified as medium security inmates ifthey have served ei^^t
commencement of sentence; or one who has been promoted from
years since they were recommitted. Those with one (1) rec''orc* the second class;
escape must serve five (5) years; and :
e. Colonist.
V. first offenders sentenced to life imprisonment. They m#iay *'‘‘
classified as medium security inmates if they have served 6^v<‘ SECTION 6. Colonist - The Director may, upon the recommendation of the
Classification Board, classify an inmate who has the following qualifications as a colonist:
years in a maximum seemity prison or less, uponrecommen£;,dat'l‘>n
of the Superintendent. Those who were detained in a city a. be at least a first class inmate and has served one (1) year
provincial jail shall not be entitled to said classification. I immediately preceding the completion of the period specified in
the following qualifications;
c. Minimum Security - This shall include those who can be reasc^01'11*’* ''
b. has served imprisonment with good conduct for a period equivalent
trusted to serve their sentence under less restricted conditions.
to one fifth (1/5) of the maximum term of his prison sentence, or
this category are- seven (7) years in the case of a life sentence.
i. those with severe physical handicap as certified by the; SECTION 7. Privileges of a colonist — A colonist shall have the following
311 Medical officer of the prison; privileges:
i those who are sixty-five (65) years old and above, without '1111: a. credit of an additional GCTA of five (5) days for each calendar
case and whose convictions are not on appeal; month while he retains said classification aside from the regular
GCTA authorized under Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code;
33';’;, vV :. v ih those who have served one-half (1/2) of their minimum
or one-third (1/3) of their maximum sentence, excluding : b. automatic reduction of the life sentence imposed on the colonist to
Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) as provided in Chapter 4'^’ a sentence of thirty (30) years;
:‘ - ’ III hereof; and c. subject to the approval of the Director, to have his wife and
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it. thosewhohaveonlysixmonthsmoretoservebeforetheexpi ‘rall,’n children, or the woman he desires to marry, live with him in the
prison and penal farm. Transportation expenses of the family
of their maximum sentence.
going to and the discharge of the colonist from the prison and
SECTION 4. Color of uniform as to security classification - The color 1111 penal farm shall be for the account of the government. The family
uniform of an inmate shall be based on his security classification, as follows: may avail of all prison facilities such as hospital, church ’and
school free of charge. All the members of the family of a colonist
a. Maximum security- tangerine t shall subject to the rule governing the prison and penal farm;
b. Medium security-blue d. as a special reward to a deserving colonist, the issuance of a
c. Minimum security-brown reasonable amount of clothing and ordinary household supplies
from the government commissary in addition to free subsistence;
; d. Detainee - gray | and
e. to wear civilian clothes on such special occasions as may be
designated by the Superintendent.
 SECTION 8. Inmates who are spouses - Husband and wife inmates may be d. Beds and clothing shall be neatly made up in a uniform manner at all
allowed to serve their sentence together in a prison and penal farm as soon as both are times. Beds and buildings occupied by inmates shall be thoroughly
classified as colonists. disinfected at least one a month.
SECTION 9. Revocation of colonist status - The grant of colonist status may, for e. Cleanliness shall be maintained art all times in all dormitories or cells
cause, be revoked at anytime by the Superintendent with the approval of the Director. specially toilet and baths.
f. As often as it is necessary, an inmate shall send his dirty clothes to the
CHAPTER 4. CONFINEMENT AND ACCOMODATIONS OF INMATE laundry.
g. Every Sunday and Holiday, if weather permits, inmates will expose
SECTION 1. Place of confinement - An inmate shall only be confined in a place their clothes, beds, bedding and so forth in the sunshine in an
declared by the President of the Philippines by Executive Order to be a place of confinement area designated for the purpose. CleanliAess of the premises of the
of national inmates or by specific direction of the court, prodded that amale inmate shall dormitories and their surroundings shall bcj strictly enforced. Littering
be committed directly to and shall be confined in a prison nearest his actual place of is prohibited.
residence. A prison may also be used as a place of detention for other classes of inmates or h. Inmates shall be served meals three (3) times a day. Breakfast shall
for temporary safekeeping of any person detained upon legal process. he served not more than fourteen (14) hours after the previous day’s
SECTION 2. Security compounds - A prison shall, whenever possible, have dinner.
separate prison compounds for the segregation of inmates according to their security SECTION 5. Youth camps - The Bureau shall maintain agricultural and forestry
classification. Each compound shall be under a Superintendent who is assisted by an camps where youth offenders may serve their sentence in Ueu Cif confinement in a prison.
Assistant Superintendent.
SECTION 3. Separate facilities - Where facilities permit, there shall be separate CHAPTER 5. TRANSFER OF INMATES
dormitories to house inmates under the following categories:
a. Finally sentenced inmates; - SECTION 1. Transfer of inmate to another prison - An inmate may be
transferred by the Director upon the recommendation of the Sliperintendent concerned to
b. Death convicts; another prison facility to bring said inmate closer to his family oJ1 as part of his rehabilitation
c. Inmates who, by reason of their criminal record, are likely to program.
exercise a negative influence on other inmates; SECTION 2. Transfer of insane inmates - An inmate who has been confirmed to
d. Detainees; be mentally abnormal or insane may be transferred to a mental hospital with the approval
e. Youth offenders or those below eighteen years of age; of the Director.
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f. First Offenders; SECTION 3. Transfer of inmate to a stockade of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) - The confinement of an inmate may be trahsferred to an AFP stockade
g- Habitual Delinquents, recidivists, escapees; provided the inmate is certified as minimum security risk and does not belong to any of the
r following categories:
h. Infirm, aged, invalids and other finally convicted inmates whose
A -t physical condition seriously impairs their mobility; a. Inmate serving a life term or sentenced to death;
-- , i. Those Suffering from mental disease or abnormality, including b. Inmate with a previous record of escape;
- _. - sexual deviates;
c. Recidivist;
j. Female offenders;
d. Inmate serving sentence for a crime involving moral turpitude;
k. Drug dependents;
e. Female inmate;
-4,'. 1. Foreign Nationals; and
f. Inmate who had previously been trarisferred to an AFP stockade
m. Members of cultural minorities. and was returned to prison for cause;
SECTION 4. Prison accommodations standards g. Inmate who is more than fifty (50) ye ars old or who can no longer
a. All accommodations for the use ofinmates shall meet requirements 'perform manual work;
of sanitation and hygiene with emphasis on adequate ventilation, h. Inmate who is a permanent resident of a place within a radius of
living space and lighting. one hundred (100) kilometers from th a stockade where he is being
b. Bathrooms and washing areas shall be provided in every prison transferred; or
facility. i. Inmate with a pending case or who jis a witness in any pending
c. All areas regularly used by inmates shall be properly maintained criminal case.
and kept clean at all times.
 SECTION 4. Transfer of inmate not eligible to be a colonist to a prison and SECTION 6. Application to view the remains of deceased relative; supporting
penal farm - Upon the recommendation of the Classification Board, the Director may also documents - A minimum or medium security inmate may, upon written application, be
transfer to a prison and penal farm an inmate who, although not eligible for classification allowed by the Superintendent to view the remains of the following relatives upon written
as a colonist, is: application and submission of the original or certified true copies of the death certificate,
the burial permit and the documents specified hereunder:
a. physically and psychologically fit to absorb the rehabilitative
program in the colony, or o. Wife or husband (marriage certificate)
b. that such inmate is the therapeutically indicated. b. Child (birth certificate of child and marriage certificate of the
inmate);
SECTION 5. Transfer to a provincial jail and vice versa - The President of
the Philippines may direct, as the occasion may require, the transfer of inmates from a c. Brother/sister (birth certificate of brother/sister and birth
national prison to a provincial jail, or vice versa. The expense for such transfers shall certificate of the inmate);
be borne by the Bureau except the cost of escort service which shall be provided by the d. Father/mother (birth certificate of the inmate);
Philippine National Police.
e. Grandchild (birth certificate of grandchild and of the latter’s
SECTION 6. Mental and physical examination of inmate to be transferred - parent who may be son or daughter of the inmate);
The inmate shall be given a mental and physical examination prior to his transfer.
f. Grandparent (birth certificate of the inmate and of his/her parent
who is the son/daughter of the deceased grandparent).
CHAPTER 6. OUTSIDE MOVEMENT OF INMATES SECTION 7. When to file application - The application to view the remains of the
deceased relative and all its supporting documents shall be filed with the Superintendent
at least two (2) days before the enjoyment of the privilege sought.
SECTION 1. Movement of inmate outside confinement facility - The
Superintendent of a prison may authorize an inmate to be taken out of prison in the - In the case of an NBP or CIW inmate, the application and its supporting documents,
together with the prison record of the inmate and the favorable recommendation of the
following instances: Superintendent thereof and the Director, shall be forwarded to the Secretary for final
a. to appear in court or other government agency as directed by action at least one (1) working day before the privilege is to be enjoyed.
competent authority;
SECTION 8. Duration of privilege - The inmate may be allowed more or less
b. for medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an outside three (3) hours to view the deceased relative in the place where the remains lie in state but
clinic or hospital; or shall not be allowed to pass any other place in transit, or to join the funeral cortege.
c. to view the remains of a deceased relative, SECTION 9. Distance of travel - The privilege mat be enjoyed only if the deceased
relative is in a place within a radius of thirty (30) kilometers by road from the prison.
SECTION 2. Approval by Secretary of outside movement - The prior approval Where the distance is more than thirty (30) kilometers, the privilege may be extended if the
of the Secretary shall be required for the outside movement of an NBP or CIW inmate as inmate can leave and return to his place of confinement during the daylight hours of the
provided in paragraphs b. and c. above. same day.
SECTION 3, Outside movement of death convict - A death convict shall not be
allowed to leave his place of confinement except for the urgent treatment or diagnosis of PART III, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AN INMATE
a life-threatening or serious ailment, if the diagnosis is cannot be done or the treatment
provided in the prison hospital. CHAPTER 1. RIGHTS OF AN INMATE
SECTION 4. Bosis of Court appearance - The court appearance of an inmate SECTION 1. Rights of an inmate — An inmate shall have the following basic rights:
shall be based on a subpoena issued by the court as endorsed by the Director, a. to receive compensation for labor he performs; ’
SECTION 5. Court appearance of life termer or death convict-No inmate b. to be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty:
sentenced to death or life imprisonment confined in the NBP shall be brought outside
said prison for appearance or attendance in any court except when the Supreme Court c. to send and receive mail matter;
authorizes the presiding judge of the court, upon proper application, to effect the said d. to practice his religion or observe his faith;
transfer of said inmate. The NBP Superintendent shall request the judge in Metro Manila
e. to receive authorized visitors;
and in the provinces of Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna who requires the appearance
or attendance in any judicial proceeding of an NBP death convict or life termer to conduct f. to ventilate his grievances trough proper channels; and
such proceeding within the premises of the said prison. g. to receive death benefits and pecuniary aid for injuries.
 SECTION 2. Privileges of an inmate - The following privileges shall be extended SECTION 7. Old inmate - An inmate over sixty (60) years of age may be excused
from mandatory labor.
to an inmate:
a. Attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic activity SECTION 8. Place of wot^k assignment- Only me(iium an(j minimum security
within the prison reservation; inmates may be assigned to work in agricultural field projects within a prison reservation.
Maximum-security inmates shall not be allowed to work optside the maximum security
b. Read books in the library; compound.
c. Smoke cigar and cigarettes, except in prohibited places; SECTION 9. Work programs - Work programs shpu |;)e conducted in prison to
d Participate in chic, religious and other activities authorized by promote good work habits and self-esteem among inmates and not as a means to exploit
prison authorities; and cheap prison labor as a punishment for deviant behavior.
e. Receive gifts and prepared food from visitors subject to hispection.
CHAPTER 3. COMPENSATION CREDITS
SECTION 3 Rights of a detainee- A detainee aside may, aside from the rights
and privileges enjoyed by a finally convicted inmate, wear civilian clothes and to grow his SECTION 1. Inmate compensation - Six (6) months after being permanently
hair in customary style. assigned to work in prison, an inmate may receive compepsaj.[on credits at rates to be
prescribed by the Director, provided:
CHAPTER 2. PRISON LABOR a. He maintains good conduct; and

SECTION 1 Prison labor of finally convicted inmate - A finally comicted able- b. He shows interest and a definite degree of progress in the
particular work assigned to him.
bodied inmate may be required to work at least eight (8) hours a day, except on Sundays
and legal holidays, in and about the prison, public buildings, grounds, roads, and other SECTION 2. Compensation credits - Compensation credits shall be allowed in
public works of the national government, In the interest of the service, however, they may­ the payment of those classified on workmanship as may be Prescribed by the Director.
be required to work on excepted days. SECTION 3. Keeping of work recordof inmate - A record shall be kept of inmates
SECTION 2 Prison labor of a detainee - A detainee may not be required to showing the workmanship classification of skilled and seipj.gjji^j^jgd grades. The credits
work in prison. However, he may be made to police his cell and perform such other labor accruing to each shall be made monthly in accordance with the approved recommendation
as may be deemed necessary for hygiericor sanitary reasons. of the committee named for this purpose. A copy of the comrnt^[eg’g recommendation, duly
approved by the Director or the Superintendent, shall be furnished the Commission on
SECTION 3 Agreement of detainee to abide by rules imposed on finally Audit for his information in connection with his duty supervis[ng pr0per accountability
convicted inmates - Upon his admission, the detainee shall be informed that he may of the fund created, the credits to which shall be part of the inmate’s Trust Fund,
be credited in the service of his prison sentence with the full time during which ha may
have undergone preventive imprisonment if he agrees in writing to abide by the same SECTION 4. Compensation earned, bow applied - The whole or part of the
compensation credits earned by an inmate may be forfeited and applied to the payment of
disciplinary rules imposed on convicted previously twice or more times of any crime.
supplies and equipment lost or damaged resulting from the inmate’s misconduct or willful
If the detainee agrees, ho shall be asked to manifest agreement in writing. negligence. One- half (1/2) of said earnings may be utilize^ by the inmate to purchase
SECTION 4 Certification of Superintendent if detainee refuses to abide by some of his needs. The remainder shall be withheld, to be paj(j Up0n release only.
rules imposed on finally convicted inmates. - If the detainee does not agree to abide by In exceptional cases, however, upon satisfactory showing of a necessity for withdrawal, the
Director or the Superintendent may authorize the disburseinen| of any part of the amount
the same disciplinary rules as a finally convicted inmate, the Superintendent shall issue a
certification under oath to effect that the detainee was apprised of his right to be credited retained.
in the service of his prison sentence withthefull time during which he may have undergone SECTION 5. Trust fund - Compensation credits earned by the inmate as provided
preventive imprisonment and that the inmate refused to abide by the rules imposed upon for in the preceding section and all monies received by him from any source sh'all be
deposited in the Trust Fund provided for the purpose.
convicted inmates.
In such case, the detainee shall be credited in the service of his sentence with four- SECTION 6.* Withdrawal of earnings- The inmate mavy at any time, withdraw
fifth.s (4/5) of the time during which he has undergone preventive imprisonment, from his compensation earnings in an amount not exceeding o'ne-half (1/2) of his total
earnings. However, in cases of urgent need and at the discretion of the Superintendent, the
SECTION 5 Agreement or Certification as part of prison record - The whole of his earnings may be withdrawn. But he may, at apy time, withdraw any part or
Agreement or certification mentioned above shall form part of the prison record of the all monies receive from other sources.
ilctiiincc. SECTION 7. Payment of trust deposit amount to released inmate ~ Upon the
SECTION 6 Female mmafe--female inmate shall only be assigned to vrark on inmate’s discharge from prison he shall be given the full balancu 0f jjjg deposit.
jobs suitoiile to her age and physical condition. She shall be supervised only by women
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CHAPTER 4. TIME Allowance for good condi"’®loyalty CHAPTER 5. INMATE COMMUNICATION

SECTION 1. Right to communicate - An inmate shall have the right to

SECTION !• grant Good Conduct Time - The communicate or correspond with persons and organizations and to send and receive letters,
Director may to an inmate who displays good 1*^^ who has no packages, books, periodicals and other materials that can be lawfully sent by mail.
record of breach oi d P or violation of prison rules and regale - SECTION 2. Censorship of mail matter - All letters sent or received by an
SECTION 2- of GCTA - The Good conduct or betalainmate shall inmate, as well as magazines, books, periodicals, and all reading matters, shall be subject
entitle bim to the oWlt1^ deduction from the period of his sent® to censorship to prevent the entry of contraband and the entry or exit of information that
a. ^ring the first two(2) years of his iif*,iie shall be may adversely affect the security of the prison.
Allowed a deduction of five (5) days for e8c:s:pod behavior; SECTION 3. Guidelines on censorship of mail matter - The sending and
b. h,Ving the third to fifth year years, incl^&iprisonment, receiving of mail by all inmates shall be governed by the following guidelines:
shall be allowed a deduction of eight !l?sach month of a. Inmate mail shall be secured until such time that the censors are
’(1nd behavior; ready to examine them.
c. hVing the following years until the tefi^ slusive, of his b. Inmate mail shall be opened and searched by quahfied, trained
'Vrisonment, he shaU be allowed a defcda(lO) days for and authorized personnel.
!'^ch month of good behavior; and pH c. Greeting cards shall be carefully examined and fillers of any kind
d. h\ring the eleventh and successive yeafi'%isonment, he found therein shall be collected for laboratory examination.
Ar
sHall be allowed a deduction of fifteen (&> -tsch month of
d. Photographs shall be marked on the reverse side and replaced in
^t)od behavior. ■' the envelope.
SECTION 3. ComKtation of GCTA - Calendar niontbr Ja? considered
e. In censoring mail, prison slang, unusual nicknames and sentences
reference to senteIlCjv?>1(i time served, while thirty (30) daj ^Kta month in
computing GCTAcre^^^' with double meaning shall be carefully studied and deciphered.
f. Letters passed by censors shall bear the censor’s stamp at the top
SECTION 4- of a detainee - A detainee shall c?:N GCTA if he
of each page and on the envelope. The letter shall be replaced in
voluntarily offer#in to perform such labor as may be aspa la such case
the same envelope and resealed.
the credit he ma3're %all be deducted from sentence as iffi«isdupon him if
he is convicted. g. The contents of an inmate’s mail shall be confidential and shall not
SECTIONS. A^C(h of a life termer-An inmate sentsaaprisonment be discussed with other prison personnel.
shall not be grante° A while his sentence is on appeal. SECTION 4. What may be censored - All letters containing statements concerning
SECTIONS. RevKtiontof GCTA - GCTA once gra»-^ttbe revoked the security or reputation of the prison like escape attempts, smugghng/trafficking of
contraband or statements that may affect prison rules and policies, shall be censored out.
without just cau»e Any item or correspondence or enclosure that does not conform with regulations or are
. ■ SECTION T Rf^^ation of GCTA - The GCTA wha;^ is deprived detrimental to the security, good order and discipline of the prison shall be confiscated and
of because of lT1'Sf(Jhes^ may be restored at the discretion-sffittor upon the submitted to the Superintendent for disposition.'
recommendation0*' 6 Verintendent. SECTIONS. Collection and delivery of mail - The mail officer shall collect and
SECTION 8. time allowance for loyalty - A®«one-fifth (1/5) deliver mail matters on a daily basis, Monday' through Friday. An inmate shall be advised
of the period ofhisfn6Ve shall be granted to an inmate wfc'^gthe service to claim his if he fails to claim his letter within twenty-four (24) hours after it is received in
of ks sentence on t)xe°\sion of a disorder resulting from a», earthquake, prison.
explosion, or siioil9.r “Htrophe, or during a mutiny on wluu...Mparticipated,
mves himself up volunfi l'*ly to the authorities within forty-eif-JMowing the SECTION 6. Expenses for special delivery of mail - Inmates shall be allowed to
send letters by registered, certified, stamped or special delivery at their expense.
i.sHU.'ince of a proc'aina V announcing the passing away of sue
SECTION 7. Sending of money - Inmates may receive or send money through the
prison postal service under the supervision and assistance of designated prison officers.
The mail officer shall issue a receipt in duplicate for the amount enclosed in the inmate’s
incoming letter and shall deposit in the Trust Fund described in Sec 6, Chapter ,3 of these
Rules. The original receipt signed by the mail officer shall be filed with the Trust Fund
Officer and the duolicate conv thereof shall be eiven to the inmate
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SECTION 5. Sponsor in a religious rite - A prison official, employee or guard,
SECTION 8. Mail pfivHege of inmate under punlShment^,mAwt or his wife and children, shall not act as a sponsor or otherwise actively participate in any
disciplinary punishment be allowed full mail pnvileges, unle' religious rite or activity involving an inmate or a member of the immediate family of an
involves a serious violatk ,,f mail regulations. , ,, inmate.
u „.*i!rior shall
SECTION 9. Use,{telephone - All offenderswho the SECTION 6. Privileged communication - All personal communications of an
earn one telephone call to an authorized individual eveiy mnetytyu) aa. jnutes inmate to a chaplain or priest either as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience,
telephone call shall be moujfored and shall have a duration not exceedinp - shall be treated as a privileged communication. The chaplain or priest concerned shall not
When making the call, tli6 jnlliate shall identify himself as an inmate. jjowe(j be required to disclose said communications.
SECTION 10. Foreign inmates - Inmates of a foreign nationalgJ^J^J^^j. SECTION 7. Dietary requirements - Inmates observing religious feasts or
to communicate with the (jjp]0matic and consular representative ot the ' celebrations may be pven raw rations or special diets in accordance with their behefs. The
she is a national. cost hereof shall be limited to the recommended daily per capita.
SECTION 11. Stateiess inmates - A national of a Mate with°25S to
consular representation ijjpjjg country and a refugee or stateless person ^ or j^gj. CHAPTER 8. MARRIAGE OF INMATES AND DETAINEES
communicate with the dij)|oBiatic authorities of the state which takes f' i1-
interests or any national 0r international tasked to protect such person.
SECTION 1. Request to marry ~ An inmate or detainee who wants to get married
Ct^pTER 6. INMATE MANUSCRIPTS shall submit a written request therefor with the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall
approve an inmate s request to marry except where a legal restriction to a marriage exists,
SECTION 1. Deftnition of manuscript - As used herein, or where the proposed marriage presents a threat to the security or good order of the prison,
fiction, nonfiction, poetry mUsic and lyrics, drawings and cartoons, an or to the protection of the public.
similar nature. SECTION 2. Eligibility to marry - The request of an inmate or a detainee to marry
SECTION 2. MahllsCript preparation _______ - . circulate shall be approved provided the inmate or detainee is eligible to marry and is mentaUy
general correspondence in acCordance w'ith existing rules. He may competent; and the intended spouse has verified, in writing, an intention to marry the
inmate or detainee.
his manuscript inside th^ pfison. _ . t
SECTION 3. Mai^of inmate manuscripts-An inmate SECTION 3. Marriage expenses - All expenses of the marriage, e.g., marriage
as general correspondente ir, accordance with existing rules. He may not .’"1- license, shall be paid by the inmate or detainee, the intended spouse, the family of the
his manuscript inside the pfison. ( inmate or detainee, or other appropriate source approved by the Superintendent. The
SECTION 4. Li^i^tions on an inmate's^ accum“Zati!ia!"Sw Superintendent shall not use Bureau funds for an inmate marriage.
material - The Superi^|.elljent may limit, for housekeeping, fire-p cv SECTION 4. Request to marry of a detainee - A request to marry which is filed
reason, the amount of acculllulated inmate manuscript material. by a detainee shall include an assessment of the legal effects of the marriage on his pending
* criminal case.
CHAPTER 7. EX^jolSE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ANl)fI1[IlCES SECTION 5. Marriage ceremony, where solemnized - The marriage ceremony
of an inmate or detainee shall be solemnized in prison.
SECTION 6. Solemnizing official — Unless otherwise requested by the inmate or
SECTION 1. Religms Freedom - The religious beliefs and®3«ts of an
detainee, the marriage ceremony shall be performed by a chaplain of the Bureau.
mmlate shall be respectoj , ,. SECTION 7. Presence of media - The Superintendent shall require tha't a
SECTION 2. Prying a- - No prison official.....................v^iinder
shall P1-^ J^ech his
marriage ceremony at the prison be a private ceremony conducted without media publicity.
supervision or allow a^y jjniate to do so without the consent ot m^mati0n SECTION 8. Prohibition against prison official acting as sponsor - A prison
Reasonable opportunity ^access shall be prodded to inmates re^£,'; , official, employee or guard, his wife or children, shall not act as a sponsor or witness in the
about the activities of ajjyfjligion with whom they may not be actual! ^ wedding of an inmate.
SECTION 3. visits - An accredited priest,
a Unwed to hold regular Sep1ce and to pay visits inprivat;e t0 m matesOi--
lioiirs as may be prescriuibv the Superintendent. ,
. trtTemces ana
.SEC'I'ION 4. Wnniip services - Attendance by an inmate ot«»4-
aim liar religious activitj^.jiall be on a voluntary basis.
 SECTION 2. Nature of volunteer community service projects - A volunteer
CHAPTER 9. VISITING I5JIS community service project is not a work assignment. An inmate who chooses to participate
therein does so voluntarily, and may not receive compensation for participation in the
SECTION 1 Visiting rights - An inmate shalbitjujightto be visited by his project.
family and reputable friends at regular intervals. SECTION 3 Request to participate in community activity — An inmate may
dPPTTON 2 Visitors list-The Superintendeniisl(1)mpiieand maintain a list of volunteer to participate in community service project by submitting a written request to the
omf.HU the interview who mav visit the latte!,\klliav include the members Superintendent. The inmate must gave a minimum security classification and be otherwise
pff0n®!l nfP’clylPdiate family such as his parents, st^jjjj^fcster parents, brothers eligible for the conditions of the project. The decision of the Superintendent to approve or
oftlie mma “ Jusband and children, Upon the r=;%.o[,te inmate, the list may disapprove an inmate’s request shall be final.
and sisters, TOOT aunts, uncles, in-laws andother visitors may, after
“tittgattan. “the ^if ,h,i,m,te CHAPTER 11. INMATE GRIEVANCE
csFrTTONi Visiting days and hours - An ire;,!tavi)ea=ited from Sundays
ft!' q-00 am to 3:00 pm visitors shall Brieto stay overnight in SECTION 1. Inmate complaint center - To extend prompt, efficient and
^ISr:5b9fn«vis.«.nAyiBdSa.urd» timely services to the inmates, there shall be an Inmate Complaints, Information and
Assistance Center in each prison compound which shall be directly under the office of
QFr'TTONi limitation on visiting rights -|j}i:eG(irniay limit the length the Superintendent. The Center shall act on all written complaints that are not palpably
f PTtrv of rison visits as well as the number t0 avoid overcrowding. frivolous, as well as requests for information and assistance of inmates, within seventy-two
«r f^t.^ILVanted after taking into account i^^eiuujistances, such as the
dSanceof tSf the visitor and the frequenCy °f thei®Sf«»iveliby the inmate- (72) hours from receipt thereof.
SECTION 2 Inmate Council - There shall be an Inmate Council composed of
13 OPTION t Visiting room - Whenever pracfcftspjis,,,shall have a visiting
finally convicted inmates in every' prison which shall serve as an advisory body to the
which shall be as comfortable and as pleasant as ?iijiea!1d equipped to meet the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall provide a set of qualifications, rules and
SsWof visitors,including children.
regulations for membership in the Council.
OPTIONS privacy of oisits-Prison guards^ljupervisethe visiting area in SECTION 3. Role of inmate-representatives in the Inmate Council — The
obtrusive manner They shall not eavesdrop on conv»;sn()t0lherwise interfere with inmate-representatives of the Inmate Council shall meet with the Superintendent or his
to privacy oftheinmate and his visitor. representative to discuss issues and matters affecting the prison population. The inmate-
<?FPTT0N7 Conjugal visits - A male inmate aevajov conjugal visits from his representative shall not be entitled to special privileges and shaU not have any authority
s iuse in prison's where there are facilities therefore % a£b conditions as may be over other inmates or participate in the imposition of disciplinary measures, or otherwise
prtscribed by the Director. interfere with prison administrative functions.
cFPTinv 8 Visit of legal counsel-An inmafersi'^^gtedby his legal counsel
■ ofrecord at reasonable hours of the dayornight. CHAPTER 12. PECUNIARY AID TO INMATES
ciFCTIONs Violation of visiting rules -jjjuuvention or violation of
SECTION 1. Pecuniary aid to inmates killed or injured in the performance
■ -1 rules K the inmate or his visitor shall result i-j^^perion or deprivation of
of duty - Pecuniary aid shaU be paid to an inmate who is killed, injured or disabled while
voting priviljes and the initiation of disdplinary acfe^psttbe erring inmate.
preventing a prison riot, or jailbreak, or while in the performance of duties required of him
in any prison industry and not due to his negligence.
chapter 10- volunteer cohmuniti service projects SECTION 2. Amount of pecuniary aid - The amount of pecuniary aid shall be
fixed by the director and approved by the Secretary.
qpprrinv. Volunteer community service fi^ 0cept - The Director
SECTION 3. When pecuniary aid is given - The pecuniary aid shall be gi'Jen to
mnn thpm-omffiendation of the Superintendent,iSyzs an inmate to participate
nVV’ ,„wp.!!!mumty service project. As used het^j^ycer community service the injured or disabled inmate at the time of his release or anytime during his confinement
if he so desires If therinmate dies as a result of the injury sustained by him, or from any
in!1 sponsored and developed by a loed^i^^entunit or by a nonprofit
pr|( u!.hL nrl iLtion; and is designed to provide for-ipj)ii£goodm keeping with the other cause prior to his release, payment shall be made to his legal heirs, provided they are
'■■'"".n sudfa«-.nity.pubUc safety. The not the offended parties or those caused the imprisonment.
r "Ration shall certifv to the Bureau thatfit8M.iBity service project will
1 displace Sar employees, supplant employmen! Wjrjiies ordinarily available
% \m the spuroring organization, or i
 PART IV. DISCIPLINE AND PUNISHMENT OF INMATES o. Disobeying legal orders of prison authorities promptly and
courteously;
CHAPTER 1. discipline OF INMATES
p. Threatening, orally or in writing, the life of any employee or prison
official;
SECTION 1. Disciplinary controls, purpose. - Efforts shall be made to instiU in
the minds of all inmates the concept that self-disciplme is an essent.al characteristic of a q. Possessing any communication dev ice like cellular telephone,
pager or radio transceiver;
well-adjusted person. r. Constructing, renovating or repairing, with personal funds, a
SECTION 2. Guidelines on dUdpUnary mini. - Disciplinary controls on prison building or structure;
inmates shall be firm to ensure safety and good order in pnson. Breaches of discipline s. Making frivolous or groundless complaints; and
shall be handled objectively, and sanctions shall be execu m mness an justice.
t. In general, displaying any behavior which might lead to disorder
SECTION 3. Due process accorded to an inmate. - Every breach of discipline or violence, or such other actions that may endanger the facility,
shall be reported to proper prison authorities. The emngimna e s given ue process the outside community or others.
before he is punished. Ignorance of prison rules shall not be countenanced or considered an SECTION 5. Business activity of inmate. - An inmate shall not engage in
excuse for its non-observance. business activities or profession except when authorized to do so in writing by the Director
SECTION 4. Prohibited acts. - The following acts shall subject an inmate to or the Superintendent. An inmate who was engaged in a business or profession prior to
disciplinary action; commitment is expected to assign authority for the operation of such business or profession
Participating in iUegal sexual acts or placing himself in situations to a person in the community. For this purpose, a business activity shall be used to mean
a. any revenue-generating or profit-making endeavor.
or behavior that wUl encourage the commission of illegal sexual
acts;
Onenlv or nubliclv displaying photographs, pictures, drawings, or CHAPTER 2. PUNISHMENT
other nictorial representations of persons engaged m sexual acts, SECTION 1. Board of Discipline; composition. - The Director shall establish a
actual or simulated, masturbation, excretory functions or lewd or Board of Discipline in each prison to hear cases involving an inmate who violates prison
obscene exhibitions of the genitals; rules. It shall be presided over by the Assistant Superintendent.
c. Possessing articles ^t0 the SECTION 2. Procedure in disciplinary cases. - The procedure in handling
safety and well-being of the inmates and staff, disciplinary cases shall be as follows;
Giving gifts, selling or engaging in barter with prison personnel; a. The wntten complaint or report of an aggrieved inmate or any
d.
Maligning or insulting any religious belief or group; inmate or prison personnel having knowledge of any breach
e. of discipline by an inmate shall be filed with the office of the
f. Rendering Superintendent. The complaint or report shall be signed by the
fellow inmate; complainant and shall describe the violation and the names of
possible witnesses.
Gambling; b. If the Superintendent, after initial investigation, finds that the
h. Exchanrinehis uniform withanotheriiimate orwearinga uniform
other than those officially issuedto him; complaint or report is baseless, he shall order its dismissal.
Otherwise, he shall endorse the case to the Board of Discipline for
Using profane, vmlgar or obscene language or making loud or hearing.
unusual noise of any kind, The Board of Discipline shall hold sessions as often as necessary.
Loitering in the prison compuid or reservation; It shall decide cases referred to it within five (5) working days
after the termination of hearings.
k. Giviucr sift or providing material or other assistance to fellow d. The hearing shall be summary in nature and shall not be bound by
inmates or to the prison administration in general;
the technical rules of evidence.
Engaging in any private work for the benefit of a prison officer or
e. 'The inmate charged with the offense shall be allowed to present
employee; evidence in the hearing.
m. Controlline the activities of other inmates except in organizations f. The decision of the Board of Discipline shall be subject to review
or groups recognised by prison authorities;
and approval by the Superintendent.
n. Tattooinc himself or allowing himself to be tattooed on any part
of his° bodv The removal or alteration of tattoos may only be g. A decision approved by the Superintendent shall be final.
SECTION 3. Protection of inmate from institutional abuse. - An inmate shall
performed by a prison medical officer upon prior approval by the
be treated with respect and fairness by prison employees.
Superintendent;
 He shall be protected against the folloEEg;
a. The imposition of any cruel, unusual or CHAPTER 3. INMATE INTERVIEW
disciplinary punishment; irm of
SECTION 1. Request for inmate interview. - A representative of the news media
b. Corporal punishment; may file a written request with the Superintendent for a personal interview of an inmate.
c. The use of physical force by correctional^ . The request shall be filed at least three(3) days before the proposed interview.
where the latter act in self-defense, to pr '' ln eases SECTION 2. Notification and consent of inmate to be interviewed. — The
imminent physicalaftack, or to prevent aatssas;isonfrom Superintendent shall notify? the inmate sought to be interviewed of the request, and shall
d.Deprivation of ckhing, bed and beddj obtain from said inmate a written consent for the inlerview.
exercise, food or livyiei facilities; and ventilation.
SECTION 3. Prerequisite to approval of request. — As a prerequisite to
e. Forced labor. I approving a request for the interview of an inmate, the media representative or news
organization shall give the prison administration the opportunity to respond to comments
SECTION 4. /mposab/epunis/immf.-TheBoardofDiscipyj,. . .
to impose any of the following disciplinary measures on an errant iajj mze made by the inmate in the interview and to release information to the news media
relative to the inmate’s comments.
a.Caution or reprinisnd.
SECTION 4. Action on request for interview. - The Superintendent shall
b.Cancellation of recreation, education, ( act on the request for interview within twenty-four(24) hours from receipt thereof,
’ ent«sstia2dvisiting
privileges. provided that a request to interview an NBP or CIW inmate shall require the favorable
c. Deprivation of GCl\for a specific period. recommendation of the Director and the approval of the Secretary.
d. Change of security status to the next hig SECTION 5. Denial of request for interview. - The Superintendent may deny
medium to maximiun. from the request for interview in any of the following instances:
SECTIONS. Confinement in disciplinary cell. ~ ifi,,' * a. The media representative, or news organization making the
measures prove to be ineffective, an obstinate inmate may be Punb-dirpip i • request does not agree to abide by the conditions prescribed
a disciplinary cell from one (1) to two (2)nimths depending upon (iwsr-.. (tf'"i11 in under these Rules or by the Superintendent for the conduct of the
j "•-■“.'•uneoltense interview.
committed.
This punishment shall only be meted out if the prison medical off,. - The inmate is physically or mentally unable to pai’ticipate. This
certifies that the inmate is fit to undergo the same or will not ad\ir,^j:v'Ini|latwn.’ must be supported by the prison medical officer’s statementfa
or metal health. ! “ -Paysical psychologist may be used to verify mental incapacity).
SECTION 6. Mitigation punishment. - For the first c. the inmate is below eighteen(18) years old and written consent
the inmate’s conduct justifies it, the Superintendent may / has not been obtained from the inmate’s parent or guardian.
penalty imposed on an inmate. ■v e d. The inmate is the accused or is otherwi.se involved in a pending
SECTION 7. Releasq From disciplinaiy cell. ~ The shall criminal case.
visit periodically the inmate in the disciplinary cell and shall ff
•the punishment should be terminated on grounds of physical otma^’ mea if e. The interview, in the opinion of the Superintendent, will endanger
the health or safety of the interviewer, or would probably cause
SECTION 8. Use of instrumentso!restraint.~lnsti'\iSlm^.^r] serious unrest or distui'b the good order of the prison.
handcuffs and strait jackets, shall not be applied as punishment.
SECTION 6. Interviews, where and when held. - The interviews of an inmate
a. To prevent an escape during an inmate’s tw ... shall be conducted during normal visiting hours in a place to be designated by, the
'•“--wement; or
b. To prevent an inmate from harming hiii.^'srt* Superintendent.
destroying publicarprivate property. ' ",or rora SECTION 7. Limitations on Media. - The Superintendent may limit the number
SECTION 9. Limitation on punishment to be impoaeit.u.’ of audio, video and filn>equipment or the number of media personnel entering the prison if
[it'riBinjfe, - he finds that their entry will create a disruption inside the prison.
A female inmate shall not be subjected toisdplinary measures
“Adversely SECTION 8. Filming of interview. - If photographs or film or video footage will be
affect her unborn or nursing child.
taken during the interview, the inmate concerned shall be in proper uniform and no frontal
SECTION 10. Disciplinary punishment to form part shots of the inmate or interior shots of prison buildings and dormitories shall be taken.
- The penalty imposed by the Board of Discipline shall form partdl^jjj mmate.
SECTION 9. Waiver of liability. - Before an interview, the interviewer.,shall
prison record of an inmate. execute a waiver exempting prison authorities from any liability arising from death or any
injury sustained while inside the prison.
 SECTION 10. Non-paymi!^fi(II1jlo interviewed. — The inmate who CHAPTER 2. INMATE SERVICES
is interviewed may not receiwi^r.i^eil8at£on or anything of value for media
interviews which he may give. SECTION 1. Inmate services. - As part of the prison rehabilitation and treatment
SECTION 11. Interviea0^ct_ Television, radio and other media program, the inmate shall be guaranteed access to health, educational, religious, and
interviews of a death convict related rehabilitation services.
SECTION 2. . Health services. - Health care and services shall be given to inmates
similar to those available in the free community and subject to prison regulations. A pri.son
PART V. REHABIiilxREATMENT OF iNMatES
shall have at least one qualified medical doctor and a dentist.
SECTION 3; Medical consultation and visiting hours. - Medical consultation
CHAPTEEli%RY PROVISIONS: and visiting hours shall be established by the Superintendent in consultation with the
medical staff.
SECTION 1. Conduct treatment programs. - The Bureau SECTION 4. Basic guidelines on medical consultations. - the following
shall undertake rehabilitationjnma^e ieac) a responsible, law abiding guidelines shall be observed whenever an inmate visits a prison hospital/clinic for
and productive life upon releaai^ijg macje f0 ensure an optimum balance consultation and/or treatment-
between the security of the priMiiA,|Veness 0£ treatment programs. Inmate and
a. The inmate shall be in proper uniform during consultations.
public safety, and the requireufeujiili^gjjg^jjjjy^ shall, however, take precedence
over all other activities at all tiKiii“![s;|jg compromised. b. He shall be attended to on a “first-come ,first-served” basis.
SECTION 2. RehabiliUkdl%tlenf: pr0grams _ Rehabilitation and c. The number of inmates allowed at the hospital/clinic for
treatment progi'ams shall focusis®i^ces that will encourage and enhance the consultation/treatment shall depend on the number of available
inmate’s self-respect, self-conftej^jjpjjty an(j sense 0f responsibility. doctors.
SECTION 3. Guidanci^i^tion and treatment programs. — The '' d. An inmate shall be subjected to a body search upon entering and
leaving the prison/clinic.
following guidelines shall be °l!®JJ5il)lishment of rehabilitation and treatment
programs for inmates — e. In emergency cases, only the medical staff and the patient shall be
allowed inside the emergency room.
a. Corre£tei43i]jtatjon serviCes shall include religious
guidaispiijjpy. socialization; health and sanitation; f. An inmate shall not loiter in the hospital/clinic or leave the same
without permission from the medical staff.
vocatii5H.ii;i1taii physical and sports development; and
valuesatsiisia^tjgjj^ g. Visitors of inmates shall not be allowed to stay inside the hospital/
clinic to attend to the sick inmate without the permission of the
b. ProgKEtii.^5 for offenders with special needs shall prison medical staff.
be pte Supervision of a social welfare officer in
coorcorrectional officers with special skills and h. Children below twelve (12) years of age shall not be allowed to
speciaisj®! stay inside a hospital ward or treatment room.
c. 'i: i. Patients in the hospital shall not be required to stand for checking.
A regi’i'!SSajtivjtieg shall be observed.
SECTION 5. Pregnant CIW inmates. - In the CIW, there shall be special
d. The shall be periodically informed being accommodations for pregnant women. Whenever practicable, however, arrangements shall
impleei
be made for children to be born in a hospital outside the prison.
e. There at'kui wing for neuro-psychiatric patients in SECTION 6. Infant horn to a CIW inmate. - An infant born while the mother
a pnal^^placed under the special supervision of a is serving sentence in the CIW may be allowed to stay w'ith the mother for a period not
meefidf' lflittgj. shall submit a weekly report on the exceeding one (1) year. After the lapse of said period, if the mother of the inmate fails to
patieasiStsijy recommend the necessary transfer of a place the child in a home of her own, the Superintendent shall make arrangements with
menti;*««lter.eqUippe<j government hospital. the Department of Social Welfare and Development or any other social welfare agency for
the infant’s care. As far as practicable, the CIW shall have a nursery staffed by qualified
personnel.
SECTION 7. Recommendation for release of seriously-ill inmate. - The prison
medical officer shall visit all sick inmates daily and attend to those who complain of any
ailment. He shall render a report to the Superintendent whenever he considers that lui
ft inmate’s mental r physical health has been or will be injuriously affected by c(iii) inui'd
® imprisonment or any condition of confinement.
 SECTION 8. Notification of kin ofsick orUmate. - Whenever an inmate is SECTION 15. Disposition of cadaver of deceased inmate. - Unless claimed by
critically ill or dies, the prison medical officer shall rtpcsthe matter to the Superintendent his family, the body of an inmate who dies in prison may be turned over to an institution
who in turn shall notify the inmate’s family by 4- fastest means of communication of learning or any scientific research center designated by the Secretary, for the purpose
available. of study and investigation, provided that such institution shall provide a decent burial
of the remains. Otherwise, the Bureau shall order the burial of the body of the inmate at
SECTION 9. Meals in hospital/clinic. -Meshiall be served in a prison hospital/ government expense, granting permission to the members of the family and friends of the
chnic at the same time that food is served to the other Mates, unless directed otherwise by inmate to be present thereat. If the body is claimed by the family, all expenses incident to
the prison medical officer. Inmates assigned to wotkiitliehospital/clinic shall be provided the burial shall be at the expense of the family.
with food rations coming from the General Kitchen, SECTION 16. Burial of convict. - In no case shall the burial of a convict be held
SECTION 10. Referral of inmate for outsiikmdical consultation/treatment. with pomp.
- An inmate who needs medical treatment or exaaktion that cannot be provided in SECTION 17. Adult education. - All illiterate inmates shall attend adult education
the prison hospital may be referred to a hospitalic’iiikc-atside the prison for the needed classes. Literate inmates may attend classes corresponding to their educational level.
examination, treatment or hospitalization. The expasiforthe outside medical referral SECTION 18. Educational programs for inmates. - A prison may offer any or all
shall be borne by the inmate. During said referral lb mate shall be accompanied by a of the following educational programs:
member of the prison’s medical staff. a. Elementary education;
SECTION 11. Medical certification. - The oisimedical examination, treatment b. Secondary education program to prepare students to successfully
or hospitalization of an inmate shall be supported bsrtification of the prison medical pass the required tertiary level qualification examination and
officer or if there is none, by a government physicianib shall specify the exact ailment to receive a regular high school diploma. A student will have
of the inmate, the treatment or examination requirala duration of the hospitalization completed the program when all the credits required for a regular
high school diploma from an accredited institution have been
that may be required, and shall certify that the ailMtannot be properly attended to in
earned;
the prison hospital. Provided, that in the case of anlPorClW inmate, the request for
outside medical referral shall be forwarded by the fat to the Secretary for approval at c. College education; and
least one (1) day before the proposed referral. d. Vocational training.
SECTION 12. Referral to government /lospiisl-Unless absolutely necessary, an SECTION 19. Certificate of completion. ■ The inmate shall be issued a certificate
inmate shall be referred to a government clinic, bspisl or institution for the required / diploma upon successful completion of an educational program or course. The certificate
examination, treatment or hospitalization. If the refemliimade to private institution, the shall form part of his prison record.
expenses incident thereto shall be borne by the inmalf. SECTION 20. Recreational and cultural activities. - Recreational and
cultural activities shall provide in all prisons for the benefit of the mental and physical
SECTION 13. Outside referral for dental itri Except in emergency cases, no health of the inmate.
dental work for an inmate shall be done outside dspwn, and in cases of restoration
work, expenses shall be borne by the inmate. CHAPTER 3. INMATE ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 14. Donations of human organ; fmfdonation. - The Director may SECTION 1. Purpose and scope. - The Bureau shall allow inmates to participate
authorize an inmate to donate to a licensed physiamgeon, known scientist or any in approved inmate organizations for recreational, social, civic, and benevolent purposes.
medical or scientific institution, including eye bank Mother similar institutions, any
organ, part or parts of his body and to utilize the SE-fcr medical, surgical or scientific SECTION 2. Application for recognition of an inmate organization. - An
inmate may file a written request for recognition of. a proposed inmate organization to the
purposes, or for the utilization for medical, surgical oratific purposes, of said organ, or
Superintendent.
body part or parts which, for a legitimate reason, voib detached from the body of the
grantor, subject to the following conditions: SECTION 3. Approval of an inmate organization. - The Superintendent may
approve an inmate organization if he finds that - ,
a. the organ or body part or pasteing donated shall be detached the organization has a constitution and bylaws duly approved
a.
after the death of the inmate; by its members; the constitution and bylaws must include
the authorization to detachatathe organ or body part or parts •the organization’s purpose and objectives, the duties arid
shall be in writing; specify tsferson or institution granted the responsibilities of its officer(s), and the requirements for activities
authorization, the organ, pstearta to be detached, the specific reporting sand operational review; and
use or uses of the organ or I® a or parts to be employed; and b. the organization does not operate in opposition to the security,
shall by the inmate and alls;sy two disinterested witness. good order, or discipline of the prison.
c. the donation is approved bylktroper court. SECTION 4. Supervision of inmate organization. - The Assistant
Superintendent shall be responsible for monitoring the activities of the prison’s inmate
organizations.
 Section S. Dues. - The inmate organization may not collect dues from its
PART VI. RELEASE OF INMATE
embers.
SECTION 6. Organizational activities. - An officer of the inmate organizatijs SECTION 1. Basis for release of an inmate. - An inmate maybe released from
ust submit a written request for approval of an activity to the Superintendent. Activitifs prison:
dude but are not limited to, meetings, guest speakers, sports competitions, banquets,®
mmunity programs. Activities may not include fund-raising projects. The request mus a. upon the expiration of his sentence;
ecifically include: b. by order of the court or of competent authority; or
a. Name of the organization;
c. after being granted parole, pardon or amnesty
b. Nature or purpose of the activity;
SECTION 2. Who may authorize release. - The following are authorized to order
c. Date, time, and estimated duration of the activity; or approve the release of inmates:
d. Estimated cost, if any; a. the Supreme Court or lower courts, in cases of acquittal or grant
e. Information concerning guest participation; and of bail;
f. Other pertinent information requested by the Superintendent, b. the President of the Philippines, in cases of executive clemency or
SECTION 7. Approval of activity. - The Superintendent may approve an actini; amnesty;
an inmate organization if the same: c. the Board of Pardons and Parole, in parole cases; and
a. does not conflict with scheduled inmate work or program activitis d. the Director, upon the expiration of sentence of the inmate.
b. has confirmation of staff supervision; SECTION 3. Approval by Director of release. - An inmate shall only be released
c. can be appropriately funded when applicable; and by the Superintendent with the approval of the Director.
d. does not conflict with security, good order, or discipline oftls SECTION 4. Verification of identity of inmate to be released. - Before an
prison. inmate is released, he shall be properly identified. His fingerprints and other identification
SECTIONS. Use of government funds for activity. - When an activity of a marks shall be verified with those which were taken when he was admitted in prison, and
mate organization requires the expenditure of government funds, the Superintendai change in his distinguishing marks since said admission.
dinarily shall require reimbursement from non-inmate participants, including civilian SECTION 5. Documentary basis for release. - An inmate shall not be released
est or members. on the basis of authority relayed through telegram or telephone. Inmates to be released by
SECTIONS. Records of inmate organization. - Each inmate organization sli reason of acquittal, dismissal of the case, the filing of bond or payment of indemnity shall
responsible for maintaining accurate records of its activities. only be released upon receipt by the Superintendent of a written order bearing the seal of
the court and duly signed by the clerk of court or by the judge thereof. The release order
SECTION 10. Suspension of activities of inmate organization. - The activity shall bear the full name of the inmate, the crime charged, the number of the case, and
an inmate organization may be suspended temporarily by the Superintendent dues such other details as will enable the releasing officer to properly identify the inmate to be
.n-compliance with Bureau rules and/or policies. The inmate organization concerned slaij released.
notified in writing of the proposed suspension sanction and shall have the opportur®
respond to the Supe;-intendent. Continued con-compliance with Bureau rules andij SECTION 6. Prompt release of inmate. - An inmate shall be released without
licies shall result in an increase in the severity of the suspension sanction, and mj delay. However, before releasing an inmate who is suffering from a communicable disease
elude withdrawal of the approval granted to the organization. or mental derangement, and who cannot defray the expenses of his treatment, the
Superintendent shall take the necessary steps to arrange for the follow-up treatment of the
SECTION 11. Withdrawal of approval of an inmate organization. - 11( inmate in an appropriate government institution.
iperintendent may withdraw approval of an inmate organization for reasons of 4
curity, good order, and discipline of the prison, or for serious or continuous violations SECTION 7. Release of foreign national. - The Director shall notify the
Commissioner of Immigration of the release of an inmate who is a foreign national! At
ison rules and /or policies. least thirty(30) days before the approximate date of release, the Director shall furnish the
SECTION 12. Funding of activities. - The bureau may fund approval activitiess' Commissioner of Immigration with certified copies of the Court decision in the case of the
mate organizations or organization requests for purchase of equipment or services foral aUen inmate, a synopsis'of his prison record, and the expected date of release.
mates subject to the availability of funds.
SECTION 8. Release of inmate with pending case. - If the inmate to be released
has a pending criminal case, the Director shall inform the court where the case is pending
of the inmate’s discharge from prison at least thirty (30) days before the actual date of
release. In the proper case, the Director shall turn over the inmate to the proper court
where the inmate has a pending criminal case for disposition.
 SECTION 9. Prohibited release of inmates before and after election. - The d. Recommend to the board of pardons and parole inmates who
Director shall not order or allow an inmate to leave prison sixty (60) days before and thirty are qualified for the grant of parole, pardon and other forms of
after an election except for valid or legal reasons. executive clemency;
SECTION 10. Separation and Placement Center. - An inmate shall, thirty (30) e. Exercise supervision and control over the constituent units and
days before his scheduled date of release, be transferred to the Separation and Placement personnel of the Bureau; and
Center to prepare him for re-entry into free society, provided he is not under punishment f. Issue directives and instructions in accordance with laws, rules
or an escape risk, and is cleared of his government property accountability. and regulations that will effectively and efficiently govern the
SECTION 11. Pre-release seminar.-All inmates eligible for release shall undergo activities of the Bureau and its personnel.
a one-day seminar in preparation for his life outside prison. SECTION 3. Functions ofAssistant Director. - The Assistant Director shall have
the following functions;
SECTION 12. Assistance to inmate to be released. - Upon release of the inmate,
he shall be supplied by the Bureau with transportation to his home, including a gratuity to a. Assist the Director in the formulation and implementation of the
cover the probable cost of subsistence en route, and if necessary, a suit of clothes. Bureau’s objectives and policies;
SECTION 13. Transmittal of carpets and prison records. - In executive b. Coordinate and ensure the economical, efficient and effective
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>.'T' administration of the programs and projects of the Bureau;
clemency and parole cases, the Director shall forward the carpeta and prison record of an
inmate to the Board within the following periods: c. Assume the duties of the Director in the latter’s absence; and
a. for commutation of sentence — at least one(l) month before the d. Performs such other function as may be assigned by the Director.
expiration of one-third(l/3) of the minimum period of the inmate’s SECTION 4. Organizational structure of Bureau. — The Bureau shall carry out
indeterminate sentence and in special cases, at least one(l) month its functions through the following prisons and administrative divisions:
before the periods specified by the Board. ' a. Prisons:
, b. For conditional pardon - at least one (1) month before the
expiration of one-half (1/2) of the minimum period of the inmate’s
indeterminate sentence and in special cases, at least one(l) month
before the periods as the board may specify.
fm i. New Bilibid Prison(NBP), Muntinlupa City
ii. Correctional Institution for Women , Mandaluyong City
iii. Leyte Regional Prison, Abuyog, Leyte
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iv. Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Panabo, Davao del Norte
c. For parole - at least one (1) month before the expiry date of hid
minimum sentence. V. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, Zamboanga City
vi. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm, Sablayan, Mindoro
Occidental
BOOK n: CODE OF ORDERS
vii. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Puerto Princesa City,
PART 1. ORGANIZATION OF BUREAU, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Palawan
OF CORRECTIONS OFFICIAL b. Staff Offices:
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i. Admibistrative Division
SECTION 1. Director and Assistant Director of the Bureau. - The bureau is ii. Management Division
headed by the Director of Corrections who is assisted by two (2) Assistant Directors, one
Administration and RehabiUtation and one for Prisons and Security. The Director and iii. General Services Division
Assistant Directors of the Bureau shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines iv. Accounting Division
upon recommendation of the Secretary.
V. Supply Division *
SECTION 2. Functions of Director. - The Director shall have the following
functions; vi. Budget and Finance Division
a. Act as adviser of the Secretary on matters relating to the ' vii. Medical Coordinator’s Office
formulation and execution of penal policies, plans, programs, and ; viii. Legal Office
projects;
I ix. Reception and Diagnostic Center
b. Administer and execute the laws relating to prisons and its
inmates and enforce the rules and regulations governing the
operations and management of prisons;
c. Exercise administrative supervision of prisons;
 . SECTION 5. Medical officer of a prison and penal/regional prism. SECTION 11.- Press pools.- The superintendent may establish a press pool whenever
shall be a prison medical officer who shall inspect/supervise the following; the frequency of requests for interviews reaches a volume that warrants limitations. In
a. quantity, quality , preparation and serving of food n such a case, the Superintendent shall notify all media representatives who have requested
inmates; interviews or visits that have not been conducted. Selected media representatives mny
be admitted to prison as a pool to conduct the interviews under the specific guidelines
b. hygiene and cleanliness of the prison and its surrounding
established by the Superintendent.
c. sanitation, lighting and ventilation of the prison; and
SECTION 12. Composition ofpress pool. - The members of the press pool shall be
d. observance of the rules concerning physical education selected by their peers and shall consist of not more than two (2) representatives from each
SECTION 6. Social worker. - A prison shall have a licensed social wotferte of the following groups:
shall conduct social case studies arid referral services and engage in volunteer r««
development activities. He shall assist in the implementation of rehabilitation prepijfi a. The national and international news services;
inmates and shall maintain updated information on the results of the treatment prjfrai b. The television and radio networks and outlets; and
being implemented for individual inmates.
c. The news magazines and newspapers.
SECTION 7. Chaplaincy service. - There shaU be a prison chaplabsa®
which shall promote religious education, worship services, guidance and counselinsaisd If no interest is expressed by one or more of these groups, no representative from such
as the organization of religious volunteer groups. The service shall, as far as prasiile, group need be selected.
ensure compliance with the specific requirements such as dietary restrictions, Esieiii All news materials generated by a press pool shall be made available to media without
treatment, work assignment and other ethical beliefs and practices of a particuhneip right of first publication or broadcast.
or faith.
SECTION 8. Duties of chaplains. - All chaplains, regardless of faith oriaati®, PART II: DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF CUSTODIAL FORCE
shall minister as an effective pastoral team to an entire inmate population. They ill,
among others, have the following duties and responsibilities:
SECTION 1. Correctional objectives. — in the performance of their duties, prison
a. Provide individual and personal counseling; officers and guards shall observe the following objectives:
b. Lead worship and prayer gatherings of his or her on (aitli a. The social re-orientation of the inmates for successful participation
traditions;
in modern community life after release; and
c. Supervise religious inmate services and meetings; and
b. Their vocational rehabilitation in order that they may exist as
d. Respond to identified spiritual and religious needs of inmts. self-sustaining members of the community where they may reside,
SECTION 9. Recognition of religious group. - A religious group wMdilasa whatever limiting factors their status as ex-inmates may be.
sufficient number of members as determined by the Superintendent shall be allowdisiiave SECTION 2. Duties of custodial officers. — To carry out the objectives mentioned
a quahfied, appointed representative to the chaplaincy. Qualified religious repratalives above, custodial officials and guards shall perform the following duties:
shall be encouraged and to hold pastoral visits and services in the prisons.
SECTION 10. Release of information - The superintendent shall i a. Superintendent
announcements to media of unusual, newsworthy incidents such as escapes t i. He is charged with the supervision of the entire prison.
emergencies.'Upon request, he may provide the following information about animatf.
ii. He shall strictly enforce all laws and rules and regulations
a. Name; relating to prisons.
b. Prison number;
iii. He shall be responsible to the Director for the management of
c. Place of confinement; the prison, the safe custody of inmates, the proper care of all
d. Age; prison buildings and other properties, and the econontical and
proper expenditure and use of prison funds and materials.
e. Conviction and sentencing data: this includes the offers) fe
which convicted, the court where convicted, the date of senleMg, * iv. He shall utihze the labor of all the inmate.s to serve the best
the length of sentence(s), the date of expiration of senttK,3ai interest of the public service. He shall promote the useful
previous convictions. employment and industrial training of imnal es.
V. He shall report promptly in writing to the Diroctor any escape,
or any attempt or preparation to o.scape. the dianivory or
confiscation of dangerous tools from an imnate, (inm, accidents,
or any important occurrence.
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 vi. He shall observe the conduct of the prison officers and guards vii. He shall see to it that subordinate officials and guards perform
and require faithful execution of their duties. their respective duties and that they are acquainted with the
\di. He shall immediately report to the Director any irregularity special order pertaining to each post.
or misconduct of a prison official or guard and if warranted,
investigate and proceed administratively against an errant viii. He shall detail any officer or guard on a post to perform any
official or guard in accordance with Civil Service law, rules other duty which may be required from time to time.
and regulations. ix. He shall supervise the search for contraband and assure
vdii. He shall look after the health and well-being of prison officers himself that the prison is secure.
and guards. X. He shall visit all inmates under observation or locked up
ix. He shall reside in the quarters assigned to him and shall not for punishment at least twice a day and make sure that any
stay out overnight unless the Assistant Superintendent is special instruction in regard to said inmates is carried out
present. fully.
X. He shall receive all reports and complaints of prison officials, xi. He shall investigate any report or complaint made by a keeper
guards and inmates and forward the same without delay to or a guard or an inmate and report the matter immediately to
the Director with his comments and recommendations.
the Superintendent.
xi. He shall maintain all times control over the inmates, and
to permit no disobedience. He shall comport himself so as to xii. He shall inform the Superintendent of all matters relating to
maintain a positive influence over them, which, whenever the the prison if he has dealt with them himself. Nothing shall
occasion may require, he shall exert by his personal presence. considered as trivial.
xii. He shall see to it that all inmates are treated with strict xiii. He shall instruct, when necessary, all custodial officers and
impartiality. guards in any post on their duties.
xiii. He shall allow visits to inmates in accordance with prison xiv. He shall he the medium of communication between the
rules and regulations and general orders and shall custodial officers and guards and the Superintendent and
endure that proper entries concerning the visitors are made shall bring the attention of the Medical Officer to any inmate
in the prescribed book. whom he consider to be sick or of unsound mind.
xiv. He shall give all necessary directions for the reception and
release of inmates. c. Chief Overseer:
XV. He shall pay attention to the illumination ventilation, i. He shall supervise keepers in their respective departments,
drainage, water supply and sanitary condition of the prison and inspect all prison wards and cells under his supervision,
and take such measures as maybe necessary for their being ascertaining and requiring of the keepers, at all times, to
maintained in perfect order. comply strictly with their assigned duties. He shall promptly
b. The Assistant Superintendent report in writing to the Superintendent any observed
delinquency or instance of neglect on the part of the keeper.
i. He is the officer next in authority to the Superintendent and
shall be responsible to the Superintendent for the discipline ii. He shall keep a record of inmates assigned to the different
and cleanliness of his division. departments, showing the brigade or cell in which each is
ii. He shall discharge the duties of the Superintendent during confined, the shop or place where the inmate is working, the
the absence of the latter. date of entrance into prison for confinement, the sentence, the
date of sentence, the crime and such other information as he
iii. He shall see to it that prison regulations and orders are carried may be directed by the Superintendent to secure.
out and that due order and discipUne are enforced.
iv. He shall act as Chairman of the Board of Officers in the iii.# He shall see to it that the morning and evening counts of
hearing of administrative cases against prison employees and inmates by the keepers are promptly and correctly made.
, guards. iv. He shall see to it that all keepers, upon their entrance into the
V. He shall ensure that guards are properly dressed and armed prison for duty, are in the prescribed uniform.
before going to their posts. V. He shall keep a record of the assignment of inmates in
vi. He shall give constant attention to the security of the prison. confinement.
vi. He shall record all breaches of discipline committed by inmate.
vii. In the NBP, he shall select qualified inmates for assignmoiil iv. All inspectors shall conduct an h(t(
to a prison and penal farm or regional prison as Uit* buildings in the prison compound w." V u;'-
Superintendent may direct. danger from fire at night, and as oftei^ ' bs-fv |
consistent with their duties. ’ 1,t
viii. He shall supervise the requisition and issue of clothing or
equipment to inmates. Guard:
ix. He shall attend to the basic needs of the inmates. i. A guard shall live in the quarters withij.
to which he is assigned, unless speci^j ,hr l'! ‘X'xnnim
X. He shall supervise the ■work of the Mailing Section and the,, by the Director or the Superintendent ( if’M vs nt.ubHM
censorship of letters and other mail matters of inmates. sh.all occupv the quarters assigned for- ,u ("’M' *<1'
Commander of the Guards: family, and it shall be their duty to %
are kept in a clean orderly condition, V.L'. lla,
i. He shall be in charge of the prison custodial force and ex ecu I <> bachelors shall reside in the guard’s u“inan-"’‘l Hum.i- ■>!
orders and instructions of the Director and the Superin ten Harters.
ii. No one shall be allowed to enter the guq,
u. He shall train and instruct new guards on their duties, ami
duties require him to do so and those s quart|t'r'‘ tib
shall be responsible for the discipline and behavior of the conduct themselves so as not to distm>i,:it®nn&tht; •liunm ilml)
guards under him. „ , , . -1 . us the guards Uiereln,
111. A Guard shall be a.) vigilant; b.) cq
in. He shall supervise the duty assignments of personnel umlt-i orders; and c.) perform his duties protn^^fyJ3tl'lctl-V w,tb tu«
him and shall act as the secretary of the Board of Officers in
these requisites shall be cause for disc; ai ure obsm vc
hearing administrative cases against any prison emploveo or , ufi "Winary measures.
guard. IV. There shall be three (3) shifts for gq , . .
having s tour of eight (8) hours. One ^lth h Suard
iv. The protection, peace and order of the prison compoum 1 and cii in each shifts shall be detailed on the guards
the prison reservation shall be his concern. eight (8) hours prior to entrance to duti,v®^uty a Penod of
V.
He shall help conduct preliminary investigations and nmkn shall stay in the administration Buildh lhe ^uard °n reserve
reports of all untoward incidents inside the prison reservat ion,; hg ready for any call.
and perform such other assignments that may be given to him V. He shall be responsible for the servk
equipment in his possession as well ^able condition of the
by the Superintendent. property belonging to the post. Firear^J® ad government
He shall act as prison ordinance officer and shall be lu ld well-oiled and in perfect condition. ®ha11 be kePt clean,
VI.
responsible for the safekeeping and maintenance of all
firearms and ammunition in the prison armory. VI. A list of all properties for which guarm
be placed in the tower posts. A relief^ are responsible shall
vii. He shall look into the welfare of the guards as a whole. into duty shall check if all such prop. &uard upon entering
over and that they are serviceable. ^,tie® are being turned
e. Inspector of the Guaj-d: immediately reported to the inspectordeficmncy shall be
i The senior inspector shall serve as alternate Officer of the I )m- shall request the property office or the a n duty jwho’ ]n tu^n>
and under the orders of the Superintendent, have supervision unserviceable or missing property. rmorer to replace the
over the zone inspector, keepers and guards on duty, amt of
the policing the prison and performing such other duties .m Keeper1:
may be assigned to him by the Superintendent. i. He shall be responsible for the locking of; • u- . . .
He shall keep a correct count of the in.b™ate® ™ h's bnghde.
n. The inspector-at-large shall inspect all guards entering uiiott cells and promptly report any absentee, fes “ bls brigade or
a tour of duty, and shall see to it that they are prope.iv
equipped, in the prescribed uniform, and that they connilf . or evening counts to the Chief OverSt, tound at the morning
strictly with such verbal instructions as are given to them fiv* report the same to the Superintendent,51-’ who shaJ1 in turn
the Superintendent and the Officer of the Day. ■■
11. He shall have the flooring of his brig
twice a week and that of the bottom lah5.e scrubbed at least
m. The inspector-at-large shall be responsible for the discii.iims '(ling, daily.
orderliness and sanitation of his zones within the prismt lU. He shall ensure that all cells are clean ^
compound and see to it that all prison rules and regulnnml:i bathrooms are thoroughly scrubbed aitri , a , e °dets and
are strictly enforced.. 4 cleaned everyday.
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* iv. He shall exercise utmost diligence in searching for contraband Ul. He shall open and close a gate or door as quietly as possible.
articles. Nothing must be overlooked nor taken for granted as IV. He shall keep a correct record of all persons who pass through
correct. the gate including the officers of the prison, and also a
V. He shall examine all belts, bars, locks and doors of the brigade record of all visitors and the period they remained inside the
and satisfy himself as to their security. compound.
vi. He abnll be under the direct supervision of the Chief Overseer V. He shall enter all articles received at the gate in the book
and the Officer of the Day and the Inspector on Duty. provided therefore and shall satisfy himself that no contraband
is allowed entry.
vii. He shall superintend the policing of brigades and parts of the
prison yard which are in the immediate vicinity of his brigade. vi. At the control gate, the front door shall never be opened while
the other door is open or vice versa.
viii. He shall enter in the book provided for the purpose any
breach of discipline by an inmate. If the violation is serious vii. He shall not allow an inmate, even one due for release, to pass
or repeated after the inmate had been warned, he shall through that gate unless authorized by the Officer of the Day.
immediately report the same to the Officer of the Day. VIU He shall not allow firearms of any kind to enter the prison.
ix. He shall make an hourly inspection of the brigade and cells Firearms of prison officers and employees, as well as visitors,
under his charge and shall not allow an inmate to remain shall be kept or deposited at the entrance gate.
therein during working hours unless assigned to work therein IX. He shall see to it that all inmates are properly searched in
as room orderlies or when directed to remain by proper going in or out of prison.
authority.
X. He shall see that all official visitors sign the visitor’s book.
X. He shall supervise the proper and equitable distribution of Should any visitor refuse to sign the visitor’s book, the visitor
food to the inmates in a brigade. shall not be allowed entry. He shall immediately report the
h. Yard Guard; incident to the Officer of the Day for disposition.
i. He shall see to it that the work assigned to inmates occupying j. Guards at the Main Gate or Outpost:
the yards is properly performed. i. He shall closely observe civilians entering the prison
u. He ghflil see to it that the yards are clean and in sanitary reservation, make inquiries as to the purpose of their visit.
condition, and that all conveniences and facihties are in order. ii. He shall see to it that all civilians coming in during visiting
111. He shall pay particular attention to yards occupied by days are thoroughly searched and that they are not armed. He
inmates under training, drilling or performing a special work shall seize and issue receipts for all contraband and prohibited
assignment. articles found in their possession.
IV. When necessary to unlock any yard gate or door, he must not iii. He shall enter in the log book the names of officers and
leave the gate or dbor until he has locked it again. employees going in and out of the reservation, and indicating
therein the exact time of their departure and arrival.
V. He shall keep the area under his charge free from any pieces
of iron or any scrap material that may be used as deadly iv. He shall check carefully all trip tickets of prison vehicles, as
weapons by inmates. well as the passes corresponding to the number of inmates
being brought out luider guard.
vi. He shall keep a close watch of inmates within his fine of
vision and promptly report any untoward event or suspicious % v.Gate officers may refuse entry to any vehicle if they belifeve
movement of inmates to the nearest officer. the occupants do not have a legitimate purpose in visiting the
t area or if the vehicle contains cargo that poses security risks.
Gate Guard:
k. Pointers for all Guards:
i. He shall always be mindful of the importance of his post and
strictly discharge his assigned duties. i. A guard shall observe the provisions of Republic Act No.6713,
otherwise known as the “Code of Conduct and Ethical
ii. He shall never open the gate until he has ascertained the
Standards for Public Officials and Employees’’ and its
identity of the person seeking admission and assures himself
implementing rules.
that the person has been authorized to enter.
 He shall familiarize himself with the provisions of this Manual SECTION 3. Administrative liability of guard. - A guard shall be liable to
11. administrative disciplinary action for acts punishable under the provisions of this Manual,
and shall conduct himself in accordance with its provisions
and precepts. He shall understand the limits of his authority the Civil Service Law and its implementing Rules and Regulations.
and responsibilities. In case of doubt, he shall consult his
immediate supervisor. PART III. CUSTODIAL AND SECURITY PROCEDURES
111.
A guard shall execute an appropriate hand salute and SECTION 1. Security conditions of confinement facility. - All doors, bars,
address as “Sir” the following officers of the Bureau; Director, windows and locks of security facilities shall be examined regularly to insure their integrity
Assistant Director, Assistants to the Director, Executive and good condition. All prison personnel, regardless of assignment, shall be responsible
Officer, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Ohiets for the security of prison facilities. They shall immediately report any sign of defect or
of Divisions, Inspectors and Sergeants of the guard. deterioration in the security system to their immediate supervisor.
IV.
He shall stand at attention and salute the National Colors or SECTION 2. Perimeter fences. - Maximum and medium security compounds
standards not cased, and when the national anthem is played. must maintain two parallel security barriers or perimeter fences provided with sufficient
V He shall be neat in appearance. If in uniform, the same shall lighting fixtures to prevent escapes or jail breaks. These shall be periodically inspected by
be neat, well-pressed, and worn smart. When performing his the general services division and the commander of the guards. Electrified fences shall be
duties outside the prison premises, he shall be m complete equipped with warning signs to avoid accidental injury to both custodial personnel and
and proper uniform and if traveling in uniform, shall display visitors.
utmost courtesy towards civilians. He shall have regulation SECTIONS. Vehicle control. - Privately-owned vehicles of employees and
haircut. residents of a prison reservations shall be provided with security tags or stickers for proper
vi. He shall read the prison bulletin board preferably before his identification and clearance at the entry and exit gates. All other transportation must be
tour of duty. checked for both passengers and cargo.
vii. He shall familiarize himself with the proper operation and SECTION 4. Vehicular access to prison compounds. - No privately-owned
maintenance of the firearm and instruments of restrain he vehicle shall be allowed access to a prison compound except upon prior written clearance
maybe called upon to use. from the Superintendent. All vehicles shall be checked at the inner and outer gates upon
entry and exit.
viii. He shall not lend the firearm issued to him to anyone or
borrow someone else’s firearm, except when authorized to do SECTION 5. Inmate head count. - A head count of inmates shall be conducted
so. four (4) times a day or as often as necessary to ensure that.all inmates are duly accounted
for.
IX.
While on duty, he shall bring with him thirty(30) rounds of
ammunition and must not expend them unless absolutely SECTION 6. Procedure for inmate count. - The procedure for conducting a
necessary, or with permission from higher authority. periodic physical head count of inmates shall be as follows;
x. He must avoid unnecessary firing of his firearm. a. During the count, the inmates shall not be allowed to move until
the count is completed.
xi. He shall immediately report to the armorer any loss or
expenditure of ammunition, loss or destruction of firearm or b. There must be a positive verification of an inmate’s presence.
its accessories, or any government property issued to him or Counting an inmate as present on the basis of seeing any part of
under-his charge. his clothing, his hair, or shoes shall not be made.
idi. He shall be at the point of assembly at least fiye(5) mmutes c. A written report on the results of each head count shall be
before the appointed time of assembly. If he is late m the submitted to the Chief Over.seer.
formation, he must report to the Officer-In-Charge upon d. If the inmate count does not tally with the list of inmates, the
arrival and again, after dismissal. matter shall be immediately reported to the Chief Overseer.
xiii. If he will be unable to report for duty, he shall report the same SECTION 7. Location of armory. - The prison armory shall be located outside o*f
to the sergeant or Inspector of the guard at least two(2) hours the main prison and the inmates’work / activity area.
before the time of assembly.
SECTION 8. Security measures while serving/delivering meals. - If meals
xiv. If the guard feels indisposed, he must immediately report to j «»'*’ served in a dinning room or similar facility, the following security measures shall be
the prison hospital for examination/treatment If he wiU not otiHcrved;
be able to attend to his duties on account of illness, he must
secure a medical certificate to that effect and present it to a. Inmates shall be marched in column of two’s along designated
proper authority at the first available opportunity. routes under the supervision of one or two guards. Other guards
may be stationed along the route to direct the orderly movement
of inmates to and from the mess hall.
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 b. A roving supervisor shsll be establish order in the dinning room SECTION 4. Procedure during riots and disturbances. - The following
area. procedures shaU be followed in the case of riots and other violent disturbances:
c. After meals, all eating and kitchen utensils of inmates shall be a. At the sound of the first alarm, all inmates shall be locked up
collected and accounted. inside their respective cells/quarters. An inmate work crew shall
be immediately returned to the prison compound or to previously
If meals are delivered inside the inmate’s cells / quarters, the ^guard shall not enter designated areas for accounting and confinement after a head
the ceUs / quarters to distribute food unless another guard is available to handle the keys count;
andTontrol the entrance door. If the food will be served by just one guard, the food shal be
served without unlocking the door if there is a danger of being overpowered by the mmates. b. If the disturbance occurs during visiting hours, all visitors shall
be immediately ushered out of prison compound or if this is not
If there is no danger, the door may be opened but the guard shall remam on alert.
possible, brought to a pre-determined area inside said compound.
SECTION 9. Visitor control; body search of visitors. - All visitors, including In the latter case, the visitors shall not be aUowed to leave said
orison personnel, shall be subjected to a thorough body search and their belongings / area or the compound until the disturbance has ceased and the
packages screened for contraband before entering the prison compound. inmates have been properly accounted for.
Women visitors shall be searched only by female guards or employees. c. At the same time, all guards who are not on duty shall be directed
to immediately report top the Desk Officer. All critical posts shall
SECTION 10. Filing of criminal/administrative charges. - Those found with be manned to prevent escapes. The most senior guard present
contraband hidden in their body or belonging shaU be barred from entering the prison shall take command of the custodial force and make assessment of
compound and in the proper cases, charged criminally / administratively. the situation.
SECTION 11. Bringing out of food and prison issue. - Visitors shall not allowed d. All telephone calls to and from the prison compound shall be
to bring out food or other articles issued for the consumption or use of inmates. controlled.
SECTION 12. Control of prison keys. - Only the following shall be authorized to e. The Armorer shall issue the necessary anti-riot equipment and
possess the keys of prison gates, cells, dormitories and hospital wards: firearms.
f. Based on his assessment of the prevailing conditions, the guard in
a. Gate officer;
command shall deploy the guards into the following groups:
b. Officer-of-the-Day or Shift Commander;
1st Group - This is the initial wave of anti-riot assault
c. Keeper; and contingent who shall be armed with wicker shields,
d. Custodial or Medical Officer designated by the Superintendent. protective head gear, gas masks and night sticks or
batons, when these are available. The objectives of
this group are to disperse the rioters and get their
PART IV. SECURITY PROCEDURES DURING EMERGIENCIES, leaders.
RIOTS, ESCAPES OR MAJOR DISTURBANCES 2nd Group - This is the back-up force of the l8t Group who shall
be equipped with tear gas guns and gas grenades.
: SECTION 1.' Emergency control center. - A prison shall establish a Control 3rd Group - This is composed of guards who are trained in the
Cf-nter to control, execute and monitor the proper and timely implementation of detailed proper handling and use of firearms. Under the
plans of action to cope with emergency situations caused by fires or conflagranons, riots direct command of the guard-in-charge, they shall
or^her violent disturbances, or escapes. The Control Center shaU be under the command provide covering fire to the first two groups.
of the Superintendent or, in his absence, the Assistant Supenntendent, and in the latter s g. When the three groups mentioned above are ready, the guard-in­
charge shall direct the inmates to cease and desist, to return
absence, the most senior prison guard present.
to their respective cells and warn them of the consequences if
SECTION 2. Riots and other prison disturbances. - In the event of riots or other mt. they do not obey. The known leaders, if known, shall be addressed
orison disturbances, all officials and employees of the prison where the incident occurs ^ directly.
shall be placed on twenty-four (24) - hour alert to perform such tasks as maybe necessary
h. If inmates fail or I’efuse to heed the order to return to their cells,
ito quell the disorder or normalize the situation. the guard-in-charge shall sound the 2nd alarm. Thereupon the lat
SECTION 3 Sounding of alarm. - Whenever a riot or escape alarm is sounded, Group shaU enter into the prison compound followed by the 2nd
either by siren, bell or gun fire, all inmates shaU be ordered to lie flat on the ground. Group at a discreet distance. The third group shall be in strategic
See down and with arms and legs spread out. On such occasions, when warmngs are position, ready to fire if the lives of the guards in the 1st and 2ni
disregarded, the guards shall use reasonable force to carry out the mstnictions. Groups are endangered by overt violent acts of the inmates.

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 The 1st Group shall be tasked with quelling the riot and getting e. All prison personnel who are not on duty shall report to the prison
the leaders of the rioting group. If they meet stiff resistance, the immediately and make themselves available for emergency
head of the group shall immediately order their withdrawal. deployment. The Armorer shall issue firearms to members of the
Thereafter, the guard-in-charge shall order the 2tti Group to fire custodial force who shall be immediately dispatched to strategic
tear gas on the inmates. When the area where the rioters are posts.
found is saturated with gas, the l5t Group shall attack using their d. A head count shall be made simultaneously in the different cells /
batons to force the rioters into their cells and to get the leaders. quarter of inmates to determine the identity of the escapee. Prison
The use of pressurized water from the fire truck, if any, may be personnel assigned to essential posts such as the powerhouse,
restored to. kitchen, hospitals, fire station, etc. shall also make a head count of
k. At the earliest opportunity, the guard-in-charge shall report the the inmates under their supervision and report the results thereof
prison disturbance to the nearest police station and to the Director to the Control Center.
who shall in turn inform the Secretary. If the identity of the escapee is established, his name and other
When the condition has become critical and the disturbance personal circumstances shall be immediately flashed to all units
has reached full intensity, the guard-in-charge shall cause the of the Philippine National Police in the vicinity.
sounding of the third alarm. At this instance, the Control Center Radio and television stations and other news media shall also be
shall notify all Police agencies nearby for assistance and then notified of the escape and, if possible, provided with photographs
all other plans in connection with prison uprisings shall then be of the escapee.
executed. Nearby hospitals shall also be notified if the situation
demands. g- A Recovery Team shall be formed by the Superintendent to proceed
to all known lairs, hangouts, residences and houses of immediate
m. As an extreme measure to prevent mass jail break or serious relatives and friends of the escapee.
assault upon the members of the prison administration, the
selected marksman of the 3rd Group maybe ordered by the guard- h. In case of mass jail breaks, all members of the custodial force shall
in-charge to fire warning shots at the rioters. If the rioters do not be immediately issued firearms and assigned to critical posts to
desist, the order to fire shall be given but only to maim designated seal off all possible escape routes while teams search the prison
targets belonging to the rioting group. premises. Faison personnel who are off-duty shall be required to
report for duty immediately.
n. After the riot or disturbance, the following procedures shall be
followed: i. If any prison officer or employee is held hostage by the
escapee, reasonable caution to insure safety shall be taken.
Administer first aid to the injured; If the Superintendent who is taken hostage, the Assistant
n. Conduct a head count; Superintendent shall assume command.
ni. Segregate ring leaders and agitators; j. If no hostage was taken and the escapee is unable to leave the
prison premises but refuses to surrender to the prison authorities,
w. Assess and determine the damage to the facilities; the basic plan for Riots or Disturbances shall be implemented.
V. Investigate the causes* of the riot and prosecute the ringleaders k. After the escape, the Superintendent shall conduct an
and other persons involved in the riot; investigation relative to the escape to determine the liability of
yi. Repair the damage; the officer / employee under whose custody the inmate escaped.
vii. Adopt measures to prevent repetition of similar incidents; and A review of security procedures and an ocular inspection of the
prison facilities shall also be made to determine the existence of
viii. Submit a report on the incident to the Secretary. any gaps or flaws. A report on the results of said review shall J>e
)N 5. Procedure during an escape or jailbreak. - The following submitted to the Secretary.
hall be followed in the case of escapes or jail breaks: SECTION 6. Emergency plans for calamities etc. - Subject to the available
a. When a jail break is in progress or has just occurred, the Control personnel and funding resources, a prison shall establish emergency plans in cases of power
Center shall immediately sound the alarm and the Superintendent failure and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and other calamities. The plans
or the Commander of the Guards shall be notified. shall cover the specific roles of prison personnel present, the alarm system to be used, the
emergency power units to be utilized and the kind of security to be provided and such other
b. At the first sound ofthe alarm, all inmates shall be locked in their matters as are necessary to insure the safety and security of prison personnel and inmates.
respective cells while those in work detail shall be marched in Likewise, the plans shall also include detailed procedures for the evacuation of inmates in
orderly manner to their cells. cases of floods, earthquakes and other calamities, if such evacuation is necessary.

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 7 Features of emergency plans. - Subject to the availability of funds
>nt, emergency plans shall contain the following basic elements or features;
f > ?„Efrl„ON Fire prevention - To prevent the occurrence of fire and to minimize
Its effects if such has occurred, the following rules shall be followed: mumize

a. Fire a. Inmates shall be cautioned against the hazards caused bv the

i. A fire crew shall be formed consisting of prison personnel careless handling of lit cigarettes, inflammable materials fuel
and inmates chosen according to their security classification welding equipment, etc. ’ ’
/ behavior, intelligence and aptitude. They shall man the b. Fire extinguishers shall be placed in close proximity to all housine
prison fire truck, if any. units and located in strategic places in buildings, and work areas8
ii. The inmates who are selected shall be housed separately from c. Empty drums and cans shall be filled with water/sand and nlnneH
the other inmates in close proximity to the Control Center in strategic places for ready use. P eCl
and/or the fire equipment and fire truck, if any. They may be d. Keys to emergency exits, cells, brigades and storage places of fire­
issued special uniforms for easy identification. fighting equipment shall have distinct markings or taes mnrVori
iii At the first sign of fire, the Control Center shall sound an and shall be accessible to the guards on duty. ’
fe alarm either by means of a siren or a bell, and at the same e. Portable floodlights shall, when available, be placed in the Control
time, notify the fire department, police headquarters and Center in case of nocturnal fires.
other units that may help in putting out the fire and/or
evacuating inmates. f. Government equipment shall be marked with tags or symbols for
I' iv. The person in-charge of the keys to the storage for fire-fighting easy identification and priority evacuation in case of a fire or other
emergency.
equipment, the emergency gates and gates of the different
cells/brigades, should distribute the keys to the responsible SECTION 9. Contingency plan. - In any major prison disturbance the
personnel concerned. Superintendent shall personally take immediate control and implement a stand"
contingency plan to repel the aggression and stabilize the situation. Drills shall be condueief
V The fire crew shall immediately respond to the scene to put from time to time to familiarize personnel with their duties under said plan.
out the fire while the other prison personnel shall station
themselves according to the plan,
vi. All inmates in the affected area shall be required to help in PART V. ESCORT PROCEDURES
putting out the fire.
SECTION 1. Primary duties of escort guards. - Escort guards shall exemicp
vii If there is a need to evacuate government records, supplies
extreme caution at all times and shall see to it that the inmate does not -
and equipment, they should be evacuated to a safe place
according to priority and placed under proper guard. a. Escape;
viii If there is a need to evacuate the inmates, they shall be b. Converse with unauthorized persons;
evacuated in an orderly manner, using secure motor vehicles,
c. Obtain forbidden articles, especially intoxicants or weapons-
if any or by any other means that will bring them to pre­
arranged buildings or detention centers for their confinement. d. Annoy passersby; and
If the inmates are evacuated outside the prison, they shall be e. Suffer harm or humiliation..
secured by handcuffs or other instrument of restraint.
SECTION 2. Distance of guard from inmates. - If escorting a gi’oup of innnte«5
ix. When the all-clear alarm is sounded, first aid shall be a guard shall keep a distance of not less than ten (10) paces from his charge. Upon a-nv-,1
administered to the injured inmates and a physical count at I he destination, he shall station himself at a vantage point where all inmates are wUh.V
of inmates shall be made. Security check of the prison to sight and can be properly controlled, ‘
determine the extent of the damage shall also be done.
X. If the security conditions allow, the evacuated inmates shall When on board a shipe or boat, the group of inmates shall be positioned in the mnst
be returned to the prison. Otherwise, they shall be retained i n fic.'urc part of the vessel and shall be required to sit down. The guard shall station himself
the detention place where they were evacuated or transfene<l 111 -.tnitegic points where they can effectively respond. An inmate shall not be allowed tn
to another penal establishment as the Governor may decide, «fai.d up or move about until the vessel is ready to dock, except when the guard needs tn
have a clear view of the port and starboard passages. 0
xi A thorough investigation of the causes of the fire shall be
conducted by the Superintendent and the report there(.)ii
submitted to the Governor and the local Fire Department.
 SECTION 3. Basic escort procedures. - An escort guard shall strictly observe the SECTION 12. Procedure during ouUide movement of inmate. — The following
instructions written at the back of the inmate’s pass and the purpose and destination of the security procedures shall be observed during the outside movement of an inmate:
escort mission. These include, but not limited, to the following: a. Before departure from prison
a. While in transit, the inmate shall not be allowed to stop at any
i. The written mission order issued by the Superintendent,
place or contact any person until the destination is reached.
the mittimus and other prison records of the inmate shall be
b. The inmate shall at all times be placed under proper restraint e.g. given to the escort guards. In case of a detainee, the records
handcuffs. However, the same shall be removed when the inmate shall include the written authorization of the appellate or
enters the courtroom. sentencing court for the outside movement of the detainee.
c. The inmate shall be returned to the prison facility immediately u. Whenever possible, the transfer shall be effected during the
after the purpose of the pass has been served. daylight hours.
d. The use of a privately-owned vehicle in transporting an inmate is in. The escort guards shall be given detailed instructions on
prohibited. their duties and responsibilities, to include the instruction
SECTION 4. Escort procedures for court appearance. - In escort duties for that they use the most direct travel route to their authorized
‘ court hearing, the Superintendent shall provide at least two (2) guards for every inmate. destination.
However, when two or more inmates are to be escorted, the number of guards may be iv. The inmate shall be thoroughly searched for contraband or
reduced proportionally without sacrificing security requirements. If an inmate is notorious deadly weapons or objects which may be used for escape or
or has a previous record of escape, additional escort guards shall be assigned. self-destruction.
SECTION 6. Appearance in Metro Manila Courts. - In conducting NBP or CIW V. Money found in the possession of the inmate shall be
inmates for appearances in Metro Manila courts, the escort detail shall be headed by a confiscated by the Desk Officer who shall issue a receipt
supervising guard or by a senior officer. If the court concerned is in the suburbs of Metro thereof and who shall return the money to the inmate upon
Manila e.g., Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Batangas, the escorts shall return their his return. If the inmate is to be confined and needs money for
wards to the NBP or CIW immediately after the hearing. medicines or food, the money therefore shall be turned over
SECTION 6. Turnover of inmate to local jail. - A guard assigned to escort an under receipt to the escort guard. All disbursements made by
inmate for court hearings who cannot return to the prison of origin on the same day shall the escort guard shall be properly receipted for.
request the court to issue an order turning over the inmate to the nearest provincial/city vi. The inmate shall be placed in handcuffs or other instrument of
jail or police detention cell. The escort guard shall not stay in a private dwelhng or hotel restraint. If there is more than one inmate to be transferred,
with the inmate. they shall be grouped in pairs and securely connected to one
SECTION 7. Acknowledgment of turnover of inmate. - Upon turning the another by a rope, ascertaining that the inmate does not have
inmate over to an authorized officer at the destination, the escort-in-charge shall secure an crippled, deformed or very small hands to allow him to slip
acknowledgment receipt for the custody of the inmate. This shall clearly bear the name of the handcuffs off.
the receiving officer, his designation and the date and time the inmate was received. vii. Handcuffs shall be properly adjusted for tightness before
SECTION 8. Postponement/resetting of hearing. - After the hearing or if the departure to avoid the need of adjusting the same while in
scheduled hearing is postponed/rest to another date, the inmate shall be returned to the transit.
prison of origin without delay. If feasible, the escort-in-charge shall secure from the court viii.The inmate shall stay inside the prison premises until the
an order committing the inmate to the provincial/city jail or other detention center. vehicle to be used in transporting him is ready for boarding.
SECTION 9. Procedure if escort guard becomes sick. - If the escort guard The inmate shall board a motor vehicle ahead of the guard.
becomes sick, he shall notify the Superintendent of the prison of origin thereof by the b. In Transit *
fastest means available so that a replacement can be sent to continue the mission.
i. The handcuffs or instruments of restraint shall not be
SECTION 10. Fake or spurious subpoena. - If the subpoena received by the prison removed while the inmates are in transit. An inmate shall
turns out to be spurious, or if, in spite of a valid subpoena, the scheduled trial is not held, not be handcuffed to any part of the vehicle during transit to
the inmate shall be immediately returned to the prison of origin. The escort-in-charge shall avoid his being trapped in case of a vehicular accident.
submit a written report to the Superintendent on the matter.
ii. If it is necessary to board public transportation such as a
SECTION 11. Certificate of appearance. - Immediately after the trial but before ship or airplane, the guards shall position themselves with
leaving the court premises, the escort-in-charge shall secure from the clerk of court a their inmates in an area that is cleared of civilians, or if not
certificate or other proof of appearance. possible, shall sit/position themselves between the civilians
and the inmate/s.
 iii. All inmates being escorted shall be under the supervision of a ' ii. If the inmate is to be confined in a hospital, the inmate may be
guard at all times, including going to the toilet or washroom. handcuffed to the bed if he is ambulatory and there is a risk
The guard shall always be close enough to the inmate to that he may escape,
respond to any untoward incident. b. Viewing the Remains
iv. If there is more than one inmate being escorted, there shall be i. The inmate shall not be allowed more than three (3) hours
a head count of the inmates every turnover of guarding shift. from the time of arrival at the wake to the time of departure
The team leader of the escort guard detail shall conduct an from the place where the remains lie in state.
inspection during all guarding shifts.
ii. The remains to be viewed must be in a place within the radius
v. An inmate shall not be allowed to tinker with his handcuffs or of thirty (30) kilometers from the place of confinement. Where
other instrument of restraint. the distance is more than thirty (30) kilometers, the privilege
vi. A guard shall always walk behind and not in front of the may be enjoyed if the inmate can leave and return to his place
inmate being escorted. of confinement during the daylight hours of the same day.
vii. If armed, the guard shall not sit, stand or walk beside the
m SECTION U. Outside work detail of medium security inmates. - In case a
inmate, or in any case, allow the inmate to reach his firearm. medium security inmate is detailed to work outside the immediate vicinity of the prison
viii. The guard shall not pass any unauthorized place while in
transit.
■ compound, the following security procedures shall be observed:
a. In no case shall an inmate be allowed to work outside the prison
compound without an escort guard.
c. Arrival at Destination
b. Security shall be on a one inmate to one guard ratio.
i. Upon arrival at the authorized destination, the guards and
their inmate/s shall stay in the public transportation until c. The inmate shall be bodily searched before and after his work
the same is cleared of the other passengers. They shall only detail.
disembarked after the inmate and his personal belongings
have been searched/inspected and the transportation that PART VI. EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY
will bring them finally to« their final destination is ready for
boarding. SECTION 1. Death penalty, how executed. - The death penalty shall be executed
under the authority of the Director by lethal injection. As used herein, lethal injection refers
ii. The handcuffs or instrument of restraint may be removed at to sodium thiopenthotal, pancuronium bromide, potassium chloride and such other lethal
the authorized destination if there is no danger of escape. substances as may be specified by the Director that will be administered intravenously into
iii. The guard shall return the inmate to the prison of origin as the body of a comict until said convict is pronounced dead.
soon as the purpose of the outside movement has been served. SECTION 2, Policy. - In the execution of the death penalty, the Director shall
d. After-Minion Report - After completing the mission, the endeavor so far as the proceedings to mitigate the suffering of the death convict during the
leader of the guard detail shall submit a written report to ; actual execution as well as the proceedings prior thereto. He shall take steps to ensure that
.the Superintendent, together with copies of the transmittal the lethal injection to be administered is sufficient to cause the instantaneous death of the
T' ' letter and certificate of appearance. In case of an inmate being convict.
transferred to another prison or jail institution or competent SECTION 3. Services and privileges given to a death convict. - A death convict
, authority, the responsibility for said inmate shall remain with shall enjoy the same services and privileges accorded to other convicts unle.ss othcrwiKo
the custodian until formally received by another custodian, provided under this manual.
SECTION 13. Other security procedures. - The following security procedures shall SECTION 4. Holding cell. - Whenever practicable, the death convict shall, twelve
also be observed in case of an inmate subject of a medical referral or who is allowed to view (12) hours prior to the scheduled time of execution, be confined in an individual cell in a
the remains of a deceased relative; maximum security level facility. The convict shall be provided therein with a bunk, a steel/
a. Medical Referrals - wooden bedor mat, a pillow, a blanket and a mosquito net.
i. The inmate who is brought to an outside hospital for medical , SECTION 5. Death watch. - Four (4) guards shall keep a close watch over u death
treatment/examination shall be provided with at least two (2) ; convict confined in the holding cell. Said guards shall keep a detailed log book of tboir
- escort guards and returned to the prison of origin during the watch.
- daylight hours after treatment is completed. Upon said return, • SECTION 6. Religious service - Subject to security conditions, a death convict
~ the Department shall be furnished copies of the inmate’s maybe visited by a priest or minister of faith and given such available religious matoriala
‘ ' medical certificate, diagnosis and plan of management. tiwhich he may require.
 SECTION 7. Exercise. - A death convict shall be allowed to enjoy regular exercise ^uantity and safekeeping of drug purchased. - The exact
periods under the supervision of a prison guard. k r nS0 the dmgs needed. for an execution of a death penalty shaU be purchased
cierTTON 8 Meal services. - Meals shall, whenever piacfable, be served hpfnro /Kt®r P“rsuant to existing rules and regulations not earlier than ten(lO) days
indSaUy to death convicts inside the cells. Mess utensils shall be maie of plastic. After j Uied date of execution- The drugs shall kept securely at the office of the
each meal, the utensils shall be collected and accounted. oupennrendcntrfihB prison where the death sentence is to be executed. All unused drugs
e inventoried and disposed of properly under the direct supervision of the Director.
SECTION 9. Visitation. - A death convict shall be allowed to be visM by his
immediate family and reputable Mends at regular internals and durwdes.gnated hours a V ddministorirtg of lethal drugs. - The injection of the lethal drugs to
nonvict shall be made by a person designated by the Director.
subject to security procedures.
Subiect to the approval of the Superintendent, a death convict M, seven (7) days identify ofrelatives ofdeath convict and ofperson administering
before scheduled date of execution, be allowed daily visits by bis authorized visitors identity of the relatives of the death convict and the person who
sgnated to administer the lethal injection shaU be kept secret.
and attorney of record.
After the death convict is moved to the holding cell, he may only hvisM by members 19'. Per80na who may witness execution. - The execution of a death
of the clergy and other individuals granted visiting privileges by theftrector. ramrfln f .beJWltnessed ').y the Priest or minister assisting the offender, his lawyers of
so dP’ir° gtW0 ®in num^er> by bis relatives, not exceeding four(4), if the convict
cpf'TTON 10 Telephone privileges. - The death convict shall not enjoy telephone ®s; l)yt'ie Pdson physician and necessary prison personnel, and by such persons as
privUeges after his transfer to the holding cell. The Director maypve the convict said the Director may authorize which may include the -
privilege in meritorious cases.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his representative;
SECTION 11. Logbook for mail of death convict. - The thir|(30) days prior to
the execution date, the Superintendent shaU instruct the mail i-oora officer to foward aU Secretary of Justice or his representative;
Se incoming mad of the death convict to the Commander of the Guards for ccmship A Superintendent;
separate logbook shall also be kept for mail matters of the death convict, noting therein the
Chief, NBP Hospital;
date and time of their receipt and disposition.
SECTION 12 Notification and execution of the sentence ondassislance to the Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Crime or their
convict - The court shall designate a working day for the executiooo the dea h penalty representatives;
but not the hour thereof. Such designation shall only be communicated to the coniact f. Chairmen of the House and Senate Committee on Peace and
after sunrise of the day of execution, and the execution shall not t^^lace until after the Order or their representatives.
fxnkSn of at least eight (8) hours following the notification, but tore sunset, During
the interval between the notification and execution, the convict shal as far as ^ssible, be Undersecretary of Justice in-charge of Corrections.
furnished such assistance as he may request in order to be attonddmhis last moments Chairman, Commission on Human Rights or representative.
bvTnriest or minister of the religion he professes and to consult his lawyers, as well as
Police chief of the locality where the crime was committed.
in order to make a will and confer with members of his family or oi persons m charge of
the management of his business of the admimstration of his property or of the care of his ]• Ten(lO) media witnesses.
^personbelow eighteen (18) years of age shaU not be allowed to witness the execution.
descendants. »
SECTION 13. Suspension of execution of the death sentence. - Execution by ®c^cct*on and composition of media witness. - The media
lethal injection shaU not be inflicted upon a woman within one year alter dehv^, nor upon 5 shall be drawn from the following sectors :
any person over seventy(70) years of age. In this last case, the death sentence be wnimuted
to the penalty of reclusion perpetua with the accessory penalty pnmded in article 40 of two(2) from newsprint(broadsheet);
the Revised Penal Code. two(2) from newsprint (tabloid);
SECTION 14 Place of execution. - The execution by lethal inj^on shall take two(2) from TV; * flli
place in the prison estabhshment and space thereat as maybe designated by the Director.
two(2) from radio: and
Said place shall be closed to public view.
SECTION 15 Execution procedure. - Details of the procedureprior to,during and two(2) from foreign press. ;i
after administering the lethal injection shall be set forth iri a manujto beprepared by
the Director and submitted to the Secretary for review and approval The mal shall
.■ Jofaiia of among others, the sequence of events before and after the execution,
^ the VlleletWdiugs; ,he
pronouncement of death; and the removal of the mtravenous system.
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SECTION 21. Expulsion of witness. - Any person who makes unnecessary noise
or displays rude or improper behavior during an execution shall be expelled from the lethal
injection chamber.
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SECTION 22, Non-recording of execution. - The Director shall not allow the
visual, sound or other recording of the actual execution by media or any private person or
group.
SECTION 23. Time for burial. - The burial of a death convict shall be held
immediately after execution in a common graveyard for inmates. In case the cadaver of the
convict is claimed by his relatives, his burial shall held not later than three(3) days after
his body was released.

PART VII. FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. Repealing clause. - any or all rules or parts thereof which are
inconsistent with the provisions of this manual are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 2. Separability clause.-The provisions of this manual
are hereby declared to be separate. If one or more of its provisions are held invalid, the
validity of the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This manual shall become effective fifteen (15)
days after its publication in a newspaper of general publication. mi.

Done in the City of Muntinlupa this 30,h day of March 2000.

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'EDRO G. SISTOZA
PEDR
Director
PROVED;:

PEMIO f. TUQUERO
Secretary 'I
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