80355-2000-Bureau of Corrections Operating Manual

March 30, 2000
BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS OPERATING MANUAL
WHEREAS, under Section 36, Chapter 6, Book IV of Executive Order No. 292, "The
Administrative Code of 1987", the head of a bureau or o ce is authorized to issue rules
and regulations to secure the harmonious and e cient administration of his bureau or
office and to carry into full effect the laws relating to matters within his jurisdiction; HIACEa
WHEREAS, there is a need to integrate existing laws, rules and regulations that
govern the safekeeping and treatment of inmates con ned in national penal
establishment;
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 I
General Provisions
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. De nition 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 Iwahig Prison and Penal Farms;
b. "Competent authority" shall refer to the Supreme Court, Court of
Appeals, Regional Trial Court, Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial
Court, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Sandiganbayan, Military Courts,
House of Representatives, Senate, Commission on Elections, Bureau
of Immigration and the Board of Pardons and Parole;
c. "Inmate" refers to a national prisoner or one sentenced by a court to
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serve a maximum term of imprisonment of more than three (3) years
or to a ne of more than one thousand pesos (P1,000.00); or
regardless of the length of the sentence imposed by the court, to one
sentenced for violation of the customs law or other laws within the
jurisdiction of the Bureau of Customs or enforceable by it, or for
violation of immigration and elections laws; or to one sentenced to
serve two (2) or more prison sentences in the aggregate exceeding
the period of three (3) years, whether or not he has appealed. It shall
also include a person committed to the Bureau by a court or
competent authority for safekeeping or similar purpose. Unless
otherwise indicated, "inmate" shall also refer to a "detainee".
d. "Detainee" is a person who is con ned in prison pending preliminary
investigation, trial or appeal; or upon legal process issued by
competent authority;
e. "Death convict" refers to an inmate whose death penalty imposed by a
Regional Trial Court is affirmed by the Supreme Court en banc;
f. "Bureau" refers to the Bureau of Corrections;
g. "Director" refers to the Director of the Bureau;
h. "Department" refers to the Department of Justice;
i. "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Justice;
j. "Superintendent" refers to the one in charge of a prison;
k. "Guard" refers to a member of the custodial force of a prison;
l. "Board" refers to the Board of Pardons and Parole;
m. "Carpeta" refers to the institutional record of an inmate which
consists of his mittimus/commitment order, the prosecutor's
information and the decision of the trial court, including that the
appellate court, if any;
n. "Prison record" refers to information concerning an inmate's personal
circumstances, the offense he committed, the sentence imposed, the
criminal case numbers in the trial and appellate courts, the date he
commenced service of his sentence, the date he was received for
con nement, the place of con nement, the date of expiration of his
sentence, the number of previous convictions, if any, and his behavior
or conduct while in prison.
SECTION 4. Status of Inmate as Affected by Appeal. — Pending an appeal,
the status of an inmate shall not be changed. Whenever upon appeal, the sentence of an
inmate is reduced to a maximum term of imprisonment of less than three (3) years or
to a ne that does not exceed one thousand pesos (P1,000.00), the inmate shall be
transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or to the
Provincial Government concerned for service of sentence. In such a case, the
maintenance of the convict shall be transferred to the appropriate jail institution from
the date of judgment of the higher court and shall not be retroactive.
SECTION 5. Status of Inmate as Affected by Parole, Allowance of Good
Behavior, etc . — The provisions of law relative to parole, conditional pardon and the
diminution of sentences for good behavior shall not be construed to change the status
of an inmate or to affect the liability for his maintenance. EcDTIH
PART II
Admission and Confinement of Inmates
CHAPTER 1
Reception and Diagnostic Center
SECTION 1. Reception and Diagnostic Center; Functions. — There shall be a
Reception and Diagnostic Center in every prison which shall receive, study and classify
inmates and detainees committed to the Bureau.
SECTION 2. Quarantine. — Upon admission in the Reception and Diagnostic
Center, an inmate shall be placed in quarantine for at least ve (5) days during which he
shall be —
a. given a physical examination to determine any physical illness or
handicap or mental ailment and to segregate those suspected of
having an infectious or contagious disease. If found sick, the inmate
shall be immediately confined in the prison hospital;
b. oriented with prison rules; and
c. interviewed by a counselor, social worker or other program staff
officers. The interview shall be conducted in private.
SECTION 3. Assignment of Inmate. — After the quarantine period, the inmate
shall remain in the Reception and Diagnostic Center for a period not exceeding fty- ve
(55) days where he shall undergo psychiatric, psychological, sociological, vocational,
educational and religious and other examinations. The results of said examinations
shall be the basis for the inmate's individualized treatment program. Thereafter, he shall
be assigned to a prison facility as may be recommended by the Chief of the Reception
and Diagnostic Center.
SECTION 4. Inmate Record. — The Reception and Diagnostic Center shall
keep a complete record of an inmate which shall include the inmate's personal
circumstances; a brief personal, social and occupational history; the result of the intake
interview; and initial security classification.
CHAPTER 2
Admission of Inmates
SECTION 1. Admission. — An inmate shall be admitted in the Reception and
Diagnostic Center of a prison upon presentation of the following documents:
a. Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court;
b. Information and Court decision in the case;
c. Certification of detention, if any; and
d. Certification that the case of the inmate is not on appeal.
A female inmate shall be received only at the CIW.
SECTION 2. Form of Mittimus/Commitment Order. — The
mittimus/commitment order shall be under the signature of the judge and shall bear
the seal of the court attested by the clerk of court thereof.
SECTION 3. Registration Book. — A prison shall keep a bound registration
book wherein all commitments shall be recorded chronologically. The register shall
contain the following entries:
a. Name of the inmate;
b. Reason for commitment and the authority therefor;
c. Sentence;
d. Date and hour of admission; and
e. Date and hour of discharge or transfer and basis therefor.
SECTION 4. Admission Process. — After registration, the inmate shall be
photographed, front and side view, ngerprinted and assigned a permanent prison
number. The male inmate shall then be given a regulation haircut and his
beard/mustache, if any, shall be shaven off.
SECTION 5. Hairpieces. — An inmate may not wear a wig or arti cial
hairpiece, unless medical authorization to do so is approved by the Superintendent.
SECTION 6. Place for Admission. — The admission of an inmate shall be
made in an area that is physically separated from the general prison population.
SECTION 7. Body Search of Inmate; Personal Effects. — Upon admission, the
inmate shall be searched thoroughly. He shall be allowed to retain in his possession
only such articles as are authorized hereunder. A 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. All articles taken from the inmate shall be returned to him upon his discharge
unless previously disposed of at the inmate's request or ordered condemned by the
Superintendent after a lapse of two (2) years.
If the inmate brings in any drug or medicine, the medical o cer on duty shall
decide on its disposition.
SECTION 8. Confiscation of Contraband. — Narcotics and all other prohibited
drugs or substances, the possession and/or use of which are punishable under our
laws, all types of weapons, substances or chemicals that may cause injury to persons,
and items or articles which an inmate is not allowed to possess under prison rules shall
be considered contraband items and confiscated.
SECTION 9. Issuance of Uniforms etc. — The newly-admitted inmate shall be
issued two (2) regulation uniforms/suits and two (2) t-shirts. Whenever practicable, he
shall also be issued the following items:
a. One (1) blanket;
b. One (1) mat; ICAcHE
c. One (1) pillow with pillow case;

d. One (1) mosquito net;
e. One (1) set, mess kit; and
f. One (1) pair, slippers.
The inmate shall be held responsible and accountable for the items issued to
him.
SECTION 10. Personal Effects of Inmate. — In addition to the articles
supplied by the prison, the inmate may bring clothes and other items essential to his
well-being, provided the quantity, nature and dimension thereof will not interfere with
the safety and living conditions of the other inmates. The Superintendent may allow the
inmate to bring in electrical equipment like television sets, radio cassettes, video
players, electric fans and similar items provided the same is for common use with other
inmates.
In no case shall an inmate be allowed to bring in luxurious items such as air
conditioners, carpets, sofas, beds, sleeping mattresses, washing machines and the like.
SECTION 11. Wearing of Jewelry. — An inmate may not wear jewelry items.
He may, however, be allowed to wear an inexpensive watch
CHAPTER 3
Classification of Inmates
SECTION 1. Classi cation Board . — Every prison shall have a Classi cation
Board that shall classify inmates in accordance with this Chapter. The Board shall be
composed of the following:
Chairman Superintendent
Vice-chairman Chief, Reception and Diagnostic Center
Members Medical Officer
Chief, Education Section
Chief, Agro-Industries Section
Secretary Chief Overseer
SECTION 2. Inmates; How Classi ed . — Inmates shall be classi ed as to
security status and as to entitlement to prison privileges.
SECTION 3. Classi cation of Inmates as to Security Risk . — An inmate shall
be assigned to any of the following security groups:
a. Maximum security — This shall include highly dangerous or high
security risk inmates as determined by the Classi cation Board who
require a high degree of control and supervision. Under this category
are —
i. those sentenced to death;
ii. those whose minimum sentence is twenty (20) years
imprisonment;
iii. remand inmates or detainees whose sentence is twenty (20)
years and above and those whose sentences are under review
by the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals;
iv. those with pending cases;
v. recidivists, habitual delinquents and escapees;
vi. those confined at the Reception and Diagnostic center;
vii. those under disciplinary punishment or safekeeping; and

viii. those who are criminally insane or those with severe
personality or emotional disorders that make them dangerous
to fellow inmates or the prison staff.
b. Medium security — This shall include those who cannot be trusted in
less-secured areas and those whose conduct or behavior require
minimum supervision. Under this category are —
i. those whose minimum sentence is less than twenty (20) years
imprisonment;
ii. remand inmates or detainees whose sentences are below
twenty (20) years;
iii. those who are eighteen (18) years of age and below,
regardless of the case and sentence;
iv. those who have two (2) or more records of escapes. They can
be classi ed as medium security inmates if they have served
eight (8) years since they were recommitted. Those with one
(1) record of escape must serve five (5) years; and
v. rst offenders sentenced to life imprisonment. They may be
classi ed as medium security if they have served ve (5) years
in a maximum security prison or less, upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent. Those who were
detained in a city and/or provincial jail shall not be entitled to
said classification.
c. Minimum security — This shall include those who can be reasonably
trusted to serve their sentences under less restricted conditions.
Under this category are —
i. those with a severe physical handicap as certi ed by the chief
medical officer of the prison;
ii. those who are sixty- ve (65) years old and above, without
pending case and whose convictions are not on appeal; HaDEIc
iii. those who have served one-half (1/2) of their minimum

sentence or one-third (1/3) of their maximum sentence,
excluding Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) as provided in
Chapter 4, Part III hereof; and
iv. Those who have only six (6) months more to serve before the
expiration of their maximum sentence.
SECTION 4. Color of Uniform as to Security Classi cation . — The color of the
uniform of an inmate shall be based on his security classification, as follows:
a. Maximum security — tangerine
b. Medium security — blue
c. Minimum security — brown

d. Detainee — gray.
SECTION 5. Classi cation of Inmates as to Entitlement to Privileges . —
Inmates shall be classi ed as follows to determine their entitlement to prison
privileges:
a. Detainee;
b. Third Class inmate — one who has either been previously committed
for three (3) or more times as a sentenced inmate, except those
imprisoned for non-payment of a ne and those who had been
reduced from a higher class;
c. Second Class inmate — a newly arrived inmate; an inmate demoted
from first class; or one promoted from the third class;
d. First Class inmate — one whose known character and credit for work
while in detention earned assignment to this class upon
commencement of sentence; or one who has been promoted from
the second class;
e. Colonist.
SECTION 6. Colonist. — The Director may, upon the recommendation of the
Classi cation Board, classify an inmate who has the following quali cations as a
colonist:
a. be at least a rst class inmate and has served one (1) year
immediately preceding the completion of the period speci ed in the
following qualifications;
b. has served imprisonment with good conduct for a period equivalent
to one fth (1/5) of the maximum term of his prison sentence, or
seven (7) years in the case of a life sentence.
SECTION 7. Privileges of a Colonist. — A colonist shall have the following
privileges:
a. credit of an additional GCTA of ve (5) days for each calendar month
while he retains said classi cation aside from the regular GCTA
authorized under Article 97 of the Revised Penal Code;
b. automatic reduction of the life sentence imposed on the colonist to a
sentence of thirty (30) years;
c. subject to the approval of the Director, to have his wife and children,
or the woman he desires to marry, live with him in the prison and penal
farm. Transportation expenses of the family going to and the
discharge of the colonist from the prison and penal farm shall be for
the account of the government. The family may avail of all prison
facilities such as hospital, church and school free of charge. All the
members of the family of a colonist shall be subject to the rules
governing the prison and penal farm;
d. as a special reward to a deserving colonist, the issuance of a
reasonable amount of clothing and ordinarily household supplies
from the government commissary in addition to free subsistence; 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
allowed to serve their sentence together in a prison and penal farm as soon as both are
classified as colonists.
SECTION 9. Revocation of Colonist Status. — The grant of colonist status
may, for cause, be revoked at any time by the Superintendent with the approval of the
Director.
CHAPTER 4
Confinement and Accommodations of Inmate
SECTION 1. Place of Con nement . — An inmate shall only be con ned in a
place declared by the President of the Philippines by Executive Order to be a place of
con nement of national inmates or by speci c direction of the court, provided that a
male inmate shall be committed directly to and shall be con ned in a prison nearest his
actual place of residence. A prison may also be used as a place of detention for other
classes of inmates or for the temporary safekeeping of any person detained upon legal
process.
SECTION 2. Security Compounds. — A prison shall, whenever possible, have
separate prison compounds for the segregation of inmates according to their security
classi cation. Each compound shall be under a Superintendent who is assisted by an
Assistant Superintendent.
SECTION 3. Separate Facilities. — Where facilities permit, there shall be
separate dormitories to house inmates under the following categories:
a. Finally sentenced inmates;
b. Death Convicts;
c. Inmates who, by reason of their criminal record, are likely to exercise a
negative influence on other inmates;
d. Detainees; TCDHaE
e. Youth Offenders or those below eighteen years of age;

f. First Offenders;
g. Habitual delinquents, recidivists, escapees;
h. In rm, aged, invalids and other nally convicted inmates whose
physical condition seriously impairs their mobility;
i. Those suffering from mental disease or abnormality, including sexual
deviates;
j. Female offenders;
k. Drug dependents;
l. Foreign nationals; and

m. Members of cultural minorities.
SECTION 4. Prison Accommodation Standards. —
a. All accommodations for the use of inmates shall meet requirements
of sanitation and hygiene with emphasis on adequate ventilation,
living space and lighting.
b. Bathrooms and washing areas shall be provided in every prison
facility.
c. All areas regularly used by inmates shall be properly maintained and
kept clean at all times.
d. Beds and clothing shall be neatly made up in a uniform manner at all
times. Beds and buildings occupied by inmates shall be thoroughly
disinfected at least once a month.
e. Cleanliness shall be maintained at all times in all dormitories or cells
specially toilet and baths.
f. As often as it is necessary, an inmate shall send his dirty clothes to the
laundry.
g. Every Sunday and holiday, if weather permits, inmates will expose
their clothes, beds, bedding and so forth in the sunshine in an area
designated for the purpose. Cleanliness of the premises of the
dormitories and their surroundings shall be strictly enforced. Littering
is prohibited.
h. Inmates shall be served meals three (3) times a day. Breakfast shall
be served not more than fourteen (14) hours after the previous day's
dinner.
SECTION 5. Youth Camps . — The Bureau shall maintain agricultural and
forestry camps where youth offenders may serve their sentence in lieu of con nement
in a prison.
CHAPTER 5
Transfer of Inmates
SECTION 1. Transfer of Inmate to Another Prison . — An inmate may be
transferred by the Director upon the recommendation of the Superintendent concerned
to another prison facility to bring said inmate closer to his family or as part of his
rehabilitation program.
SECTION 2. Transfer of Insane Inmates . — An inmate who has been
con rmed to be mentally abnormal or insane may be transferred to a mental hospital
with the approval of the Director.
SECTION 3. Transfer of Inmate to a Stockade of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP). — The con nement of an inmate may be transferred to an AFP
stockade provided the inmate is certi ed as minimum security risk and does not
belong to any of the following categories:
a. Inmate serving a life term or sentenced to death;

b. Inmate with a previous record of escape;
c. Recidivist;
d. Inmate serving sentence for a crime involving moral turpitude;
e. Female inmate;
f. Inmate who had previously been transferred to an AFP stockade and
was returned to prison for cause;
g. Inmate who is more than fty (50) years old or who can no longer
perform manual work;
h. Inmate who is a permanent resident of a place within a radius of one
hundred (100) kilometers from the AFP stockade where he is being
transferred; or
i. Inmate with a pending case or who is a witness in any pending criminal
case.
SECTION 4. Transfer of Inmate Not Eligible to be a Colonist to a Prison and
Penal Farm. — Upon the recommendation of the Classi cation Board, the Director may
also transfer to a prison and penal farm an inmate who, although not eligible for
classification as a colonist, is:
a. physically and psychologically t to absorb the rehabilitative program
in the colony, or
b. that such an assignment is therapeutically indicated.
SECTION 5. Transfer of Inmates 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 national prison to a provincial jail, or vice versa. The expenses for such
transfers shall be borne by the Bureau except the cost of escort service which shall be
provided by the Philippine National Police. EcICSA
SECTION 6. Mental and Physical Examination of Inmate to be Transferred . —

The inmate shall be given a mental and physical examination prior to his transfer.
CHAPTER 6
Outside Movement of Inmates
SECTION 1. Movement of Inmate Outside Con nement Facility . — The
Superintendent of a prison may authorize an inmate to be taken out of prison in the
following instances:
a. to appear in court or other government agency as directed by
competent authority;
b. for medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an outside
clinic or hospital; or
c. to view the remains of a deceased relative.
SECTION 2. Approval by Secretary of Outside Movement. — The prior
approval of the Secretary shall be required for the outside movement of an NBP or CIW
inmate as provided in paragraphs b. and c. above.
SECTION 3. Outside Movement of Death Convict. — A death convict shall not
be allowed to leave his place of con nement except for the urgent treatment or
diagnosis of a life-threatening or serious ailment, if the diagnosis cannot be done or the
treatment provided in the prison hospital.
SECTION 4. Basis of Court Appearance. — The court appearance of an
inmate shall be based on a subpoena issued by the court as endorsed by the Director.
SECTION 5. Court Appearance of Life Termer or Death Convict . — No inmate
sentenced to death or life imprisonment con ned in the NBP shall be brought outside
said prison for appearance or attendance in any court except when the Supreme Court
authorizes the presiding judge of said court, upon proper application, to effect the
transfer of said inmate. The NBP Superintendent shall request the judge in Metro
Manila 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 such proceeding within the premises of the said prison.
SECTION 6. Application to View the Remains of a Deceased Relative;
Supporting Documents. — A minimum or medium security inmate may, upon written
application, be allowed by the Superintendent to view the remains of the following
relatives upon written application and submission of the original or certi ed true copies
of the death certificate, the burial permit and the documents specified hereunder:
a. Wife or husband (marriage certificate);
b. Child (birth certificate of child and marriage certificate of the inmate);
c. Brother/sister (birth certi cate of brother/sister and birth certi cate
of the inmate);
d. Father/mother (birth certificate of the inmate);
e. Grandchild (birth certi cate of grandchild and of the latter's parent
who may be son or daughter of the inmate);
f. Grandparent (birth certi cate of the inmate and of his/her parent who
is the son/daughter of the deceased grandparent).
SECTION 7. When to File Application. — The application to view the remains
of a deceased relative and all its supporting documents shall be led with the
Superintendent at least two (2) days before the enjoyment of the privilege sought.
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 Superintendent thereof and the Director, shall be forwarded to
the Secretary for nal action at least one (1) working day before the privilege is to be
enjoyed.
SECTION 8. Duration of Privilege. — The inmate may be allowed more or less
three (3) hours to view the deceased relative in the place where the remains lie in state
but shall not be allowed to pass any other place in transit, or to join the funeral cortege.
SECTION 9. Distance of Travel . — The privilege may be enjoyed only if the
deceased relative is in a place within a radius of thirty (30) kilometers by road from the
prison. Where the distance is more than thirty (30) kilometers, the privilege may be
extended if the inmate can leave and return to his place of con nement during the
daylight hours of the same day.
PART III
Rights and Privileges of an Inmate
CHAPTER 1
Rights of an Inmate
SECTION 1. Rights of an Inmate. — An inmate shall have the following basic
rights:
a. to receive compensation for labor he performs;
b. to be credited with time allowances for good conduct and loyalty;
c. to send and receive mail matter;
d. to practice his religion or observe his faith;
e. to receive authorized visitors; HTCESI
f. to ventilate his grievances through proper channels; and

g. to receive death benefits and pecuniary aid for injuries.
SECTION 2. Privileges of an Inmate. — The following privileges shall also be
extended to an inmate:
a. Attend or participate in any entertainment or athletic activity within the
prison reservation;
b. Read books and other reading materials in the library;
c. Smoke cigar and cigarettes, except in prohibited places;
d. Participate in civic, religious and other activities authorized by prison
authorities; and
e. Receive gifts and prepared food from visitors subject to inspection.
SECTION 3. Rights of a Detainee. — A detainee may, aside from the rights and
privileges enjoyed by a nally convicted inmate, wear civilian clothes and to grow his
hair in his customary style.
CHAPTER 2
Prison Labor
SECTION 1. Prison Labor of Finally Convicted Inmate. — A nally convicted
able-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 public works of the national government. In the interest of the service,
however, they may be required to work on excepted days.
SECTION 2. Prison Labor of Detainee. — A detainee may not be required to
work in prison. However, he may be made to police his cell and perform such other
labor as may be deemed necessary for hygienic or sanitary reasons.
SECTION 3. Agreement of Detainee to Abide by Rules Imposed on Finally
Convicted Inmates. — Upon his admission, the detainee shall be informed that he may
be credited in the service of his prison sentence with the full time during which he may
have undergone preventive imprisonment if he agrees in writing to abide by the same
disciplinary rules imposed on convicted inmates, provided the detainee is not a
recidivist or has been convicted previously twice or more times of any crime.
If the detainee agrees, he shall be asked to manifest his agreement in writing.
SECTION 4. Certi cation of Superintendent if Detainee Refuses to Abide by
Rules Imposed on Finally Convicted Inmates. — If the detainee does not agree to abide
by the same disciplinary rules as a nally convicted inmate, the Superintendent shall
issue a certi cation under oath to the effect that the detainee was apprised of his right
to be credited in the service of his prison sentence with the full time during which he
may have undergone preventive imprisonment and that the inmate refused to abide by
the rules imposed upon convicted inmates.
In such a case, the detainee shall be credited in the service of his sentence with
four-fifths (4/5) of the time during which he has undergone preventive imprisonment.
SECTION 5. Agreement or Certi cation as Part of Prison Record . — The
agreement or certi cation mentioned above shall form part of the prison record of the
detainee.
SECTION 6. Female Inmate. — A female inmate shall only be assigned to
work on jobs suitable to her age and physical condition. She shall be supervised only by
women officers.
SECTION 7. Old Inmate. — An inmate over sixty (60) years of age may be
excused from mandatory labor.
SECTION 8. Place of Work Assignment. — Only medium and minimum
security inmates may be assigned to work in agricultural eld projects within a prison
reservation. Maximum security inmates shall not be allowed to work outside the
maximum security compound.
SECTION 9. Work Programs. — Work programs shall be conducted in prison
to promote good work habits and self-esteem among inmates and not as a means to
exploit cheap prison labor or as a punishment for deviant behavior.
CHAPTER 3
Compensation Credits
SECTION 1. Inmate Compensation. — Six (6) months after being permanently
assigned to work in prison, an inmate may receive compensation credits at rates to be
prescribed by the Director, provided:
a. He maintains good conduct; and
b. He shows interest and a de nite degree of progress in the particular
work assigned to him.
SECTION 2. Compensation Credits. — Compensation credits shall be allowed
in the payment of those classi ed on workmanship as may be prescribed by the
Director.
SECTION 3. Keeping of Work Record of Inmate. — A record shall be kept of
inmates showing the workmanship classi cation of skilled and semi-skilled grades.
The credits accruing to each shall be made monthly in accordance with the approved
recommendation of the committee named for this purpose. A copy of the committee's
recommendation, duly approved by the Director or the Superintendent, shall be
furnished the Commission on Audit for his information in connection with his duty of
supervising the proper accountability of the fund created, the credits to which shall be
part of the inmate's Trust Fund.
SECTION 4. Compensation Earned, How Applied. — The whole or part of the
compensation credits earned by an inmate may be forfeited and applied to the
payment of supplies and equipment lost or damaged resulting from the inmate's
misconduct or willful negligence. One-half (1/2) of said earnings may be utilized by the
inmate to purchase some of his needs. The remainder shall be withheld, to be paid to
him upon release only. In exceptional cases, however, upon satisfactory showing of a
necessity for withdrawal, the Director or the Superintendent may authorize the
disbursement of any part of the amount retained. aSECAD
SECTION 5. Trust Fund . — Compensation credits earned by the inmate as

provided for in the preceding section and all monies received by him from any source
shall be deposited in the Trust Fund provided for the purpose.
SECTION 6. Withdrawal of Earnings. — The inmate may, at any time, withdraw
from his compensation earnings in an amount not exceeding one-half (1/2) of his total
earnings. However, in cases of urgent need and at the discretion of the Superintendent,
the whole of his earnings may be withdrawn. But he may, at any time, withdraw any part
or all monies received from other sources.
SECTION 7. Payment of Trust Deposit Amount to Released Inmate . — Upon
the inmate's discharge from prison he shall be given the full balance of his deposit.
CHAPTER 4
Time Allowance for Good Conduct and Loyalty
SECTION 1. Who May Grant Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) . — The
Director may grant GCTA to an inmate who displays good behavior and who has no
record of breach of discipline or violation of prison rules and regulations.
SECTION 2. Effects of GCTA . — The good conduct or behavior of an inmate
shall entitle him to the following deductions from the period of his sentence:
a. During the rst two (2) years of his imprisonment, he shall be allowed
a deduction of five (5) days for each month of good behavior;
b. During the third to the fth years, inclusive, of his imprisonment, he
shall be allowed a deduction of eight (8) days for each month of good
behavior;
c. During the following years until the tenth year, inclusive, of his
imprisonment, he shall be allowed a deduction of ten (10) days for
each month of good behavior; and
d. During the eleventh and successive years of his imprisonment, he
shall be allowed a deduction of fteen (15) days for each month of
good behavior.
SECTION 3. Computation of GCTA . — Calendar months and years are
considered reference to sentences and time served, while thirty (30) days constitute a
month in computing GCTA credits.
SECTION 4. GCTA of Detainee . — A detainee shall only be granted GCTA if he
voluntarily offers in writing to perform such labor as may be assigned to him. In such a
case, the credit he may receive shall be deducted from sentence as may be imposed
upon him if he is convicted.

SECTION 5. GCTA of Life Termer . — An inmate sentenced to life
imprisonment shall not be granted GCTA while his sentence is on appeal.
SECTION 6. Revocation of GCTA . — GCTA once granted shall not be revoked
without just cause. 3
SECTION 7. Restoration of GCTA. — The GCTA which an inmate is deprived of
because of misconduct may be restored at the discretion of the Director upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent. IDScTE
SECTION 8. Special Time Allowance for Loyalty. — A deduction of one- fth

(1/5) of the period of his sentence shall be granted to an inmate who, after evading the
service of his sentence on the occasion of a disorder resulting from a con agration,
earthquake, explosion, or similar catastrophe, or during a mutiny in which he has not
participated, gives himself up voluntarily to the authorities within forty-eight (48) hours
following the issuance of a proclamation announcing the passing away of such
calamity.
CHAPTER 5
Inmate Communication
SECTION 1. Right to Communicate. — An inmate shall have the right to
communicate or correspond with persons and organizations and to send and receive
letters, packages, books, periodicals and other materials that can be lawfully sent by
mail.
SECTION 2. Censorship of Mail Matter. — All letters sent or received by an
inmate, as well as magazines, books, periodicals and all reading matters, shall be
subject to censorship to prevent the entry of contraband and the entry or exit of
information that may adversely affect the security of the prison.
SECTION 3. Guidelines on Censorship of Mail Matter. — The sending and
receiving of mail by all inmates shall be governed by the following guidelines:
a. Inmate mail shall be secured until such time that the censors are
ready to examine them.
b. Inmate mail shall be opened and searched by quali ed, trained and
authorized personnel.
c. Greeting cards shall be carefully examined and llers of any kind
found therein shall be collected for laboratory examination.
d. Photographs shall be marked on the reverse side and replaced in the
envelope.
e. In censoring mail, prison slang, unusual nicknames and sentences
with double meaning shall be carefully studied and deciphered.
f. Letters passed by censors shall bear the censor's stamp at the top of
each page and on the envelope. The letter shall be replaced in the
same envelope and resealed.
g. The contents of an inmate's mail shall be con dential and shall not be
discussed with other prison personnel.
SECTION 4. What May be Censored. — All letters containing statements
concerning the security or reputation of the prison like escape attempts,
smuggling/tra cking of contraband or statements that may affect prison rules and
policies, shall be censored out. Any item or correspondence or enclosure that does not
conform with regulations or are detrimental to the security, good order and discipline
of the prison shall be confiscated and submitted to the Superintendent for disposition.
SECTION 5. Collection and Delivery of Mail. — The mail o cer shall collect
and deliver mail matters on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. An inmate shall be
advised to claim his mail if he fails to claim his letter within twenty-four (24) hours after
it is received in prison.
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.
SECTION 7. Sending of Money. — Inmates may receive or send money
through the prison postal service under the supervision and assistance of designated
prison o cers. The mail o cer 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
Section 6, Chapter 3 of these Rules. The original receipt signed by the mail o cer shall
be led with the Trust Fund O cer and the duplicate copy thereof shall be given to the
inmate.
SECTION 8. Mail Privilege of Inmate Under Punishment. — Inmates under
disciplinary punishment shall be allowed full mail privileges, unless his misconduct
involves a serious violation of mail regulations.
SECTION 9. Use of Telephone . — All offender who demonstrates good
behavior shall earn one telephone call to an authorized individual every ninety (90) days.
In such a case, the telephone call shall be monitored and shall have a duration not
exceeding ve (5) minutes. When making the call, the inmate shall identify himself as an
inmate.
SECTION 10. Foreign Inmates. — Inmates of a foreign nationality shall be
allowed to communicate with the diplomatic and consular representatives of the State
of which he or she is a national.
SECTION 11. Stateless Inmates. — A national of a state without diplomatic or
consular representation in the country and a refugee or stateless person shall also be
allowed to communicate with the diplomatic authorities of the state which takes
charge of his or her interests or any national or international authority tasked to protect
such person.
CHAPTER 6
Inmate Manuscripts
SECTION 1. De nition of Manuscript . — As used herein, "manuscript" means
ction, non ction, poetry, music and lyrics, drawings and cartoons, and other writings
of a similar nature.
SECTION 2. Manuscript Preparation. — An inmate may prepare a manuscript
for private use or for publication while in custody without prison staff approval. The
inmate may use only non-work time to prepare a manuscript.
SECTION 3. Mailing of Inmate Manuscripts. — An inmate may mail a
manuscript as general correspondence in accordance with existing rules. He may not,
however, circulate his manuscript inside the prison.
SECTION 4. Limitations on an Inmate's Accumulation of Manuscript Material .
— The Superintendent may limit, for housekeeping, re-prevention, or security reasons,
the amount of accumulated inmate manuscript material. SIDEaA

CHAPTER 7
Exercise of Religious Beliefs and Practices
SECTION 1. Religious Freedom. — The religious beliefs and moral precepts of
an inmate shall be respected.
SECTION 2. Proselytizing. — No prison o cial shall proselytize inmates
under his supervision or allow any inmate to do so without the consent of the inmate
concerned. Reasonable opportunity and access shall be provided to inmates
requesting information about the activities of any religion with whom they may not be
actually affiliated.
SECTION 3. Pastoral Visits. — An accredited priest, minister or pastor may
be allowed to hold regular service and to pay pastoral visits in private to inmates of his
religion at such hours as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.
SECTION 4. Worship Services. — Attendance by an inmate of worship
services and similar religious activities shall be on a voluntary basis.
SECTION 5. Sponsor in a Religious Rite. — A prison o cial, employee or
guard, or his wife and children, shall not act as sponsor or otherwise actively participate
in any religious rite or activity involving an inmate or a member of the immediate family
of an inmate.
SECTION 6. Privileged Communication. — All personal communications of an
inmate to a chaplain or priest either as a formal act of religion or as a matter of
conscience, shall be treated as a privileged communication. The chaplain or priest
concerned shall not be required to disclose said communications.
SECTION 7. Dietary Requirements. — Inmates observing religious feasts or
celebrations may be given raw rations or special diets in accordance with their beliefs.
The cost thereof shall be limited to the recommended daily per capita.
CHAPTER 8
Marriage of Inmates and Detainees
SECTION 1. Request to Marry. — An inmate or detainee who wants to get
married 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 the marriage exists, or where the proposed marriage presents a threat to
the security or good order of the prison, or to the protection of the public.
SECTION 2. Eligibility to Marry. — The request of an inmate or detainee to
marry shall be approved provided the inmate or detainee is legally eligible to marry and
is mentally competent; and the intended spouse has veri ed, in writing, an intention to
marry the inmate or detainee.
SECTION 3. Marriage Expenses. — All expenses of the marriage, e.g.,
marriage license, shall be paid by the inmate or detainee, the intended spouse, the
family of the inmate or detainee, or other appropriate source approved by the
Superintendent. The Superintendent shall not use Bureau funds for an inmate marriage.
SECTION 4. Request to Marry of a Detainee. — A request to marry which is
led by a detainee shall include an assessment of the legal effects of the marriage on
his pending criminal case.
SECTION 5. Marriage Ceremony, Where Solemnized . — The marriage
ceremony of an inmate or detainee shall be solemnized in prison.
SECTION 6. Solemnizing O cial . — Unless otherwise requested by the
inmate or detainee, the marriage ceremony shall be performed by a chaplain of the
Bureau.
SECTION 7. Presence of Media. — The Superintendent shall require that a
marriage ceremony at the prison be a private ceremony conducted without media
publicity.
SECTION 8. Prohibition Against Prison O cial Acting as Sponsor . — A prison
o cial, employee or guard, his wife or children, shall not act as sponsor or witness in
the wedding of an inmate.
CHAPTER 9
Visiting Rights
SECTION 1. Visiting Rights. — An inmate shall have the right to be visited by
his family and reputable friends at regular intervals.
SECTION 2. Visitors List. — The Superintendent shall compile and maintain a
list of persons named by the inmate who may visit the latter. The list may include the
members of the inmate's immediate family such as his parents, step parents, foster
parents, brothers and sisters, wife or husband and children. Upon the request of the
inmate, the list may include his grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins. Other
visitors may, after investigation, be included in the list if the inmate will bene t from
such contact.
SECTION 3. Visiting Days and Hours. — An inmate may be visited from
Sundays to Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m visitors shall not be allowed to stay
overnight in prison. There shall be no visits on Fridays and Saturdays.
SECTION 4. Limitation on Visiting Rights. — The Director may limit the length
or frequency of prison visits as well as the number of visitors to avoid overcrowding.
Exceptions may be granted after taking into account special circumstances, such as
the distance of travel of the visitor and the frequency of the visits received by the
inmate.
SECTION 5. Visiting Room. — Whenever practicable, a prison shall have a
visiting room which shall be as comfortable and as pleasant as possible and equipped
to meet the needs of visitors, including children.
SECTION 6. Privacy of Visits. — Prison guards shall supervise the visiting
area in an unobtrusive manner. They shall not eavesdrop on conversations or otherwise
interfere with the privacy of the inmate and his visitor.
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SECTION 7. Conjugal Visits. — A male inmate may enjoy conjugal visits from
his spouse in prisons where there are facilities therefor under such conditions as may
be prescribed by the Director.
SECTION 8. Visit of Legal Counsel. — An inmate may be visited by his legal
counsel of record at reasonable hours of the day or night.
SECTION 9. Violation of Visiting Rules. — Any circumvention or violation of
visiting rules by the inmate or his visitor shall result in the suspension or deprivation of
visiting privileges and the initiation of disciplinary action against the erring inmate.
CHAPTER 10
Volunteer Community Service Projects
SECTION 1. Volunteer Community Service Projects, Concept. — The Director
may, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, authorize an inmate to
participate in a volunteer community service project. As used herein, a volunteer
community service project is one that is sponsored and developed by a local
government unit or by a nonpro t charitable organization; and is designed to provide
for the public good in keeping with the overall goals of the community, such as
community-wide beauti cation or public safety. The sponsoring organization shall
certify to the Bureau that its community service project will not displace regular
employees, supplant employment opportunities ordinarily available within the
sponsoring organization, or impair contracts for services.
SECTION 2. Nature of Volunteer Community Service Projects. — A volunteer
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 project.
SECTION 3. Request to Participate in Community Activity. — An inmate may
volunteer to participate in a community service project by submitting a written request
to the Superintendent. The inmate must have a minimum security classi cation and be
otherwise eligible for the conditions of the project. The decision of the Superintendent
to approve or disapprove an inmate's request shall be final.
CHAPTER 11
Inmate Grievance
SECTION 1. Inmate Complaint Center. — To extend prompt, e cient and
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 o ce of
the Superintendent. The Center shall act on all written complaints that are not palpably
frivolous, as well as requests for information and assistance of inmates, within seventy-
two (72) hours from receipt thereof.
SECTION 2. Inmate Council. — There shall be an Inmate Council composed of
nally convicted inmates in every prison which shall serve as an advisory body to the
Superintendent. The Superintendent shall provide a set of quali cations, rules and
regulations for membership in the Council.
SECTION 3. Role of Inmate-Representatives in the Inmate Council. — The
inmate representatives of the Inmate Council shall meet with the Superintendent or his
representative to discuss issues and matters affecting the prison population. The
inmate-representatives shall not be entitled to special privileges and shall not have any
authority over other inmates or participate in the imposition of disciplinary measures,
or otherwise interfere with prison administrative functions.
CHAPTER 12
Pecuniary Aid to Inmates
SECTION 1. Pecuniary Aid to Inmates Killed or Injured in the Performance of
Duty. — Pecuniary aid shall be paid to an inmate who is killed, injured or disabled while
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.
SECTION 2. Amount of Pecuniary Aid. — The amount of pecuniary aid shall be
fixed by the Director and approved by the Secretary.
SECTION 3. When Pecuniary Aid is Given. — The pecuniary aid shall be given
to the injured or disabled inmate at the time of his release or anytime during his
con nement if he so desires. If the inmate dies as a result of the injury sustained by
him, or from any other cause prior to his release, payment shall be made to his legal
heirs, provided they are not the offended parties or those who caused the
imprisonment.
PART IV
Discipline and Punishment of Inmates
CHAPTER 1
Discipline of Inmates
SECTION 1. Disciplinary Controls, Purpose. — Efforts shall be made to instill
in the minds of all inmates the concept that self-discipline is an essential characteristic
of a well-adjusted person.
SECTION 2. Guidelines on Disciplinary Control. — Disciplinary controls on
inmates shall be rm to ensure safety and good order in prison. Breaches of discipline
shall be handled objectively, and sanctions shall be executed with firmness and justice.
SECTION 3. Due Process Accorded to an Inmate. — Every breach of
discipline shall be reported to proper prison authorities. The erring inmate shall be
given due process before he is punished. Ignorance of prison rules shall not be
countenanced or considered an excuse for its non-observance.
SECTION 4. Prohibited Acts. — The following acts shall subject an inmate to
disciplinary action:
a. Participating in illegal sexual acts or placing himself in situations or
behavior that will encourage the commission of illegal sexual acts; CSEHcT
b. Openly or publicly displaying photographs, pictures, drawings, or

other pictorial representations of persons engaged in sexual acts,
actual or simulated, masturbation, excretory functions or lewd or
obscene exhibitions of the genitals;
c. Possessing articles which pose a threat to prison security or to the
safety and well-being of the inmates and staff;
d. Giving gifts, selling or engaging in barter with prison personnel;
e. Maligning or insulting any religious belief or group;
f. Rendering personal services to or requiring personal services from a
fellow inmate;
g. Gambling;
h. Exchanging his uniform with another inmate or wearing a uniform
other than those officially issued to him;
i. Using profane, vulgar or obscene language or making loud or unusual
noise of any kind;
j. Loitering in the prison compound or reservation;
k. Giving a gift or providing material or other assistance to fellow
inmates or to the prison administration in general;
l. Engaging in any private work for the bene t of a prison o cer or
employee;
m. Controlling the activities of other inmates except in organizations or
groups recognized by prison authorities;
n. Tattooing himself or allowing himself to be tattooed on any part of his
body. The removal or alteration of tattoos may only be performed by
a prison medical officer upon prior approval by the Superintendent;
o. Disobeying legal orders of prison authorities promptly and
courteously;
p. Threatening, orally or in writing, the life of any employee or prison
official;
q. Possessing any communication device like a cellular telephone, pager
or radio transceiver;
r. Constructing, renovating or repairing, with personal funds, a prison
building or structure;
s. Making frivolous or groundless complaints; and
t. In general, displaying any behavior which might lead to disorder or
violence, or such other actions that may endanger the facility, the
outside community or others.
SECTION 5. Business Activity of Inmate. — An inmate shall not engage in
business activities or profession except when authorized to do so in writing by the
Director or the Superintendent. An inmate who was engaged in a business or
profession prior to commitment is expected to assign authority for the operation of
such business or profession to a person in the community. For this purpose, a business
activity shall be used to mean any revenue-generating or profit-making endeavor.
CHAPTER 2
Punishment
SECTION 1. Board of Discipline; Composition. — The Director shall establish
a Board of Discipline in each prison to hear cases involving an inmate who violates
prison rules. It shall be presided over by the Assistant Superintendent.
SECTION 2. Procedure in Disciplinary Cases. — The procedure in handling
disciplinary cases shall be as follows:
a. The written complaint or report of an aggrieved inmate or any inmate
or prison personnel having knowledge of any breach of discipline by
an inmate shall be led with the o ce of the Superintendent. The
complaint or report shall be signed by the complainant and shall
describe the violation and the names of possible witnesses.
b. If the Superintendent, after initial investigation, nds that the
complaint or report is baseless, he shall order its dismissal.
Otherwise, he shall endorse the case to the Board of Discipline for
hearing.
c. The Board of Discipline shall hold sessions as often as necessary. It
shall decide cases referred to it within ve (5) working days after the
termination of hearings.
d. The hearing shall be summary in nature and shall not be bound by the
technical rules of evidence.
e. The inmate charged with the offense shall be allowed to present
evidence in the hearing.
f. The decision of the Board of Discipline shall be subject to review and
approval by the Superintendent.
g. A decision approved by the Superintendent shall be final.
SECTION 3. Protection of Inmate from Institutional Abuse. — An inmate shall
be treated with respect and fairness by prisons employees.
He shall be protected against the following:
a. the imposition of any cruel, unusual or degrading act as a form of
disciplinary punishment.
b. corporal punishment; TDEASC
c. the use of physical force by correctional o cers, except in cases

where the latter act in self-defense, to protect another person from
imminent physical attack, or to prevent a riot or escape;
d. deprivation of clothing, bed and bedding, light, ventilation, exercise,
food or hygienic facilities; and
e. forced labor.
SECTION 4. Imposable Punishment. — The Board of Discipline shall be
authorized to impose any of the following disciplinary measures on an errant inmate:
a. Caution or reprimand.
b. Cancellation of recreation, education, entertainment and visiting
privileges.
c. Deprivation of GCTA for a specific period.
d. Change of security status to the next higher category e.g., from
medium to maximum.
SECTION 5. Con nement in Disciplinary Cell . — If the above corrective
measures prove to be ineffective, an obstinate inmate may be punished by con nement
in a disciplinary cell from one (1) to two (2) months depending upon the gravity of the
offense committed. This punishment shall only be meted out if the prison medical
o cer, after examination, certi es that the inmate is t to undergo the same or will not
adversely affect his physical or mental health.
SECTION 6. Mitigation of Punishment. — For the rst disciplinary offense,
and if the inmate's conduct justi es it, the Superintendent may mitigate, suspend or
modify the penalty imposed on an inmate.
SECTION 7. Release from Disciplinary Cell. — The prison medical o cer shall
visit periodically the inmate in the disciplinary cell and shall advise the Superintendent if
the punishment should be terminated on grounds of physical or mental health.
SECTION 8. Use of Instruments of Restraint. — Instruments of restraint, such
as handcuffs and strait jackets, shall not be applied as punishment. They shall only be
used —
a. to prevent an escape during an inmate's transfer or movement; or
b. to prevent an inmate from harming himself or others, or from
destroying public or private property.
SECTION 9. Limitation on Punishment to be Imposed on Female Inmate. — A
female inmate shall not be subjected to disciplinary measures which might adversely
affect her unborn or nursing child.
SECTION 10. Disciplinary Punishment to Form Part of Record of an Inmate. —
The penalty imposed by the Board of Discipline shall form part of the carpeta and
prison record of an inmate.
CHAPTER 3
Inmate Interview
SECTION 1. Request for Inmate Interview. — A representative of the news
media may le a written request with the Superintendent for a personal interview of an
inmate. The request shall be filed at least three (3) days before the proposed interview.
SECTION 2. Noti cation and Consent of Inmate to be Interviewed . — The
Superintendent shall notify the inmate sought to be interviewed of the request, and shall
obtain from said inmate a written consent for the interview.
SECTION 3. Prerequisite to Approval of Request. — As a prerequisite to
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 made by the inmate in the interview and to release information to the news
media relative to the inmate's comments.
SECTION 4. Action on Request for Interview. — The Superintendent shall act
on the request for interview within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt thereof,
provided that a request to interview an NBP or CIW inmate shall require the favorable
recommendation of the Director and the approval of the Secretary.
SECTION 5. Denial of Request for Interview. — The Superintendent may deny
the request for interview in any of the following instances:
a. The media representative, or news organization making the request
does not agree to abide by the conditions prescribed under these
Rules or by the Superintendent for the conduct of the interview.
b. The inmate is physically or mentally unable to participle. This must be
supported by the prison medical o cer's statement (a psychologist
may be used to verify mental incapacity).
c. The inmate is below eighteen (18) years of age and written consent
has not been obtained from the inmate's parent or guardian.
d. The inmate is the accused or is otherwise involved in a pending
criminal case.
e. The interview, in the opinion of the Superintendent, will endanger the
health or safety of the interviewer, or would probably cause serious
unrest or disturb the good order of the prison.

SECTION 6. Interviews, Where and When Held. — The interviews of an inmate
shall be conducted during normal visiting hours in a place to be designated by the
Superintendent. aEIcHA
SECTION 7. Limitations on Media. — The Superintendent may limit the

number of audio, video and lm equipment or the number of media personnel entering
the prison if he finds that their entry will create a disruption inside the prison.
SECTION 8. Filming of Interview. — If photographs or lm or video footage
will be taken during the interview, the inmate concerned shall be in proper uniform and
no frontal shots of the inmate or interior shots of prison buildings and dormitories shall
be taken.
SECTION 9. Waiver of Liability. — Before an interview, the interviewer shall
execute a waiver exempting prison authorities from any liability arising from death or
any injury sustained while inside the prison.
SECTION 10. Non-Payment of Inmate who is Interviewed. — The inmate who
is interviewed may not receive monetary compensation or anything of value for media
interviews which he may give.
SECTION 11. Interview of Death Convict. — Television, radio and other media
interviews of a death convict is prohibited.
PART V
Rehabilitation and Treatment of Inmates
CHAPTER 1
Preliminary Provisions
SECTION 1. Conduct of Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs . — The
Bureau shall undertake rehabilitation and treatment programs to help an inmate lead a
responsible, law-abiding and productive life upon release. Efforts shall be made to
ensure an optimum balance between the security of the prison and the effectiveness of
treatment programs. Inmate and public safety, and the requirements for effective
custody, shall, however, take precedence over all other activities at all times and shall
not be compromised.
SECTION 2. Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs . — Rehabilitation and
treatment programs shall focus on providing services that will encourage and enhance
the inmate's self-respect, self-confidence, personal dignity and sense of responsibility.
SECTION 3. Guidelines for Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs . — The
following guidelines shall be observed in the establishment of rehabilitation and
treatment programs for inmates —
a. Corrective and rehabilitation services shall include religious guidance;
psychotherapy; socialization; health and sanitation; vocational
training; mental, physical and sports development; and value
formation and education.
b. Programs and activities for offenders with special needs shall be
placed under the supervision of a social welfare o cer in
coordination with other correctional o cers with special skills and
specialized training.
c. A regular calendar of activities shall be observed.

d. The Superintendent shall be periodically informed on the progress or
result of the rehabilitation and treatment programs being
implemented.
e. There shall be a special wing for neuro-psychiatric patients in a prison
hospital to be placed under the special supervision of a medical
o cer. The latter shall submit a weekly report on the patients therein
and may recommend the necessary transfer of a mental patient to a
better-equipped government hospital.
CHAPTER 2
Inmate Services
SECTION 1. Inmate Services. — As part of the prison rehabilitation and
treatment program, the inmate shall be guaranteed access to health, educational,
religious, and 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 prison shall have at least one qualified medical doctor and a dentist.
SECTION 3. Medical Consultation and Visiting Hours. — Medical consultation
and visiting hours shall be established by the Superintendent in consultation with the
medical staff.
SECTION 4. Basic Guidelines on Medical Consultations. — The following
guidelines shall be observed whenever an inmate visits a prison hospital/clinic for
consultation and/or treatment —
a. The inmate shall be in proper uniform during consultations.
b. He shall be attended to on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
c. The number of inmates allowed at the hospital/clinic for
consultation/treatment shall depend on the number of available
doctors.
d. An inmate shall be subjected to a body search upon entering and
leaving the prison hospital/clinic.
e. In emergency cases, only the medical staff and the patient shall be
allowed inside the emergency room.
f. An inmate shall not loiter in the hospital/clinic or leave the same
without permission from the medical staff.
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 prison medical staff.
h. Children below twelve (12) years of age shall not be allowed to stay
inside a hospital ward or treatment room.
i. Patients in the hospital shall not be required to stand for checking.
SECTION 5. Pregnant CIW Inmates. — In the CIW, there shall be special
accommodations for pregnant women. Whenever practicable, however, arrangements
shall be made for children to be born in a hospital outside the prison.
SECTION 6. Infant Born to a CIW Inmate. — An infant born while the mother is
serving sentence in the CIW may be allowed to stay with the mother for a period not
exceeding one (1) year. After the lapse of said period, if the mother of the infant fails to
place the child in a home of her own, the Superintendent shall make arrangements with
the Department of Social Welfare and Development or any other social welfare agency
for the infants'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 o cer 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 an inmate's mental or physical health has been or will be injuriously
affected by continued imprisonment or by any condition of confinement. DTEScI
SECTION 8. Notification of Kin of Sick or Dead Inmate. — Whenever an inmate

is critically ill or dies, the prison medical o cer shall report the matter to the
Superintendent who in turn shall notify the inmate's family by the fastest means of
communication available.
SECTION 9. Meals in Hospital/Clinic. — Meals shall be served in a prison
hospital/clinic at the same time that food is served to the other inmates, unless
directed otherwise by the prison medical o cer. Inmates assigned to work in the
hospital/clinic shall be provided with food rations coming from the General Kitchen.
SECTION 10. Referral of Inmate for Outside Medical Consultation/Treatment .
— An inmate who needs medical treatment or examination that cannot be provided in
the prison hospital may be referred to a hospital/clinic outside the prison for the
needed examination, treatment or hospitalization. The expenses for the outside medical
referral shall be borne by the inmate. During said referral, the inmate shall be
accompanied by a member of the prison's medical staff.
SECTION 11. Medical Certi cation . — The outside medical examination,
treatment or hospitalization of an inmate shall be supported by a certi cation of the
prison medical o cer or if there is none, by a government physician, which shall specify
the exact ailment of the inmate, the treatment or examination required, the duration of
the hospitalization that may be required, and shall certify that the ailment cannot be
properly attended to in the prison hospital, Provided, that in the case of an NBP or CIW
inmate, the request for outside medical referral shall be forwarded by the Director to
the Secretary for approval at least one (1) day before the proposed referral.
SECTION 12. Referral to Government Hospital. — Unless absolutely
necessary, an inmate shall be referred to a government clinic, hospital or institution for
the required examination, treatment or hospitalization. If the referral is made to private
institution, the expenses incident thereto shall be borne by the inmate.
SECTION 13. Outside Referral for Dental Work. — Except in emergency cases,
no dental work for an inmate shall be done outside the prison, and in cases of
restoration work, expenses shall be borne by the inmate.
SECTION 14. Donation of Human Organ; Form of Donation. — The Director
may authorize an inmate to donate to a licensed physician, surgeon, known scientist or
any medical or scienti c institution, including eye banks, and other similar institutions,
any organ, part or parts of his body and to utilize the same for medical, surgical or
scienti c purposes, or for the utilization for medical, surgical, or scienti c purposes, of
said organ, or body part or parts which, for a legitimate reason, would be detached
from the body of the grantor, subject to the following conditions:
a. the organ or body part or parts being donated shall be detached after
the death of the inmate;
b. the authorization to detach or use the organ or body part or parts
shall be in writing; specify the person or institution granted the
authorization, the organ, part or parts to be detached, the speci c use
or uses of the organ or body part or parts to be employed; and shall
be signed by the inmate and attested by two disinterested witnesses.
c. the donation is approved by the proper court.
SECTION 15. Disposition of Cadaver of Deceased Inmate. — Unless claimed
by his family, the body of an inmate who dies in prison may be turned over to an
institution of learning or any scienti c research center designated by the Secretary, for
the purpose 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 government expense, granting permission to the members of the family
and friends of the inmate to be present thereat. If the body is claimed by the family, all
expenses incident to the burial shall be at the expense of the family.
SECTION 16. Burial of Convict. — In no case shall the burial of a convict be
held with pomp.
SECTION 17. Adult Education. — All illiterate inmates shall attend adult
education classes. Literate inmates may attend classes corresponding to their
educational level.
SECTION 18. Educational Programs for Inmates. — A prison may offer any or
all of the following educational programs:
a. Elementary education;
b. Secondary education program to prepare students to successfully
pass the required tertiary level quali cation examination and to
receive a regular high school diploma. A student will have completed
the program when all the credits required for a regular high school
diploma from an accredited institution have been earned;
c. College education; and
d. Vocational training.
SECTION 19. Certi cate of Completion . — The inmate shall be issued a
certi cate/diploma upon successful completion of an educational program or course.
The certificate shall form part of his prison record.
SECTION 20. Recreational and Cultural Activities. — Recreational and cultural
activities shall be provided in all prisons for the bene t of the mental and physical
health of the inmate.
CHAPTER 3
Inmate Organizations
SECTION 1. Purpose and Scope. —The Bureau shall allow inmates to
participate in approved inmate organizations for recreational, social, civic, and
benevolent purposes.
SECTION 2. Application for Recognition of an Inmate Organization. — An
inmate may le a written request for recognition of a proposed inmate organization to
the Superintendent. IETCAS
SECTION 3. Approval of an Inmate Organization. — The Superintendent may

approve an inmate organization if he finds that —
a. The organization has a constitution and by-laws duly approved by its
members; the constitution and by-laws must include the
organization's purpose and objectives, the duties and responsibilities
of its o cer(s), and the requirements for activities reporting and
operational review; and
b. The organization does not operate in opposition to the security, good
order, or discipline of the prison.
SECTION 4. Supervision of Inmate Organization. — The Assistant
Superintendent shall be responsible for monitoring the activities of the prison's inmate
organizations.
SECTION 5. Dues. — The inmate organization may not collect dues from its
members.
SECTION 6. Organization Activities. — An o cer of the inmate organization
must submit a written request for approval of an activity to the Superintendent.
Activities include, but are not limited to, meetings, guest speakers, sports competitions,
banquets, or community programs. Activities may not include fund-raising projects. The
request must specifically include:
a. Name of the organization;
b. Nature or purpose of the activity;
c. Date, time, and estimated duration of the activity;
d. Estimated cost, if any;
e. Information concerning guest participation; and
f. Other pertinent information requested by the Superintendent.
SECTION 7. Approval of Activity. — The Superintendent may approve an
activity of an inmate organization if the same:
a. does not conflict with scheduled inmate work or program activities;
b. has confirmation of staff supervision;
c. can be appropriately funded when applicable; and
d. does not con ict with the security, good order, or discipline of the
prison.
SECTION 8. Use of Government Funds for Activity. — When an activity of an
inmate organization requires the expenditure of government funds, the Superintendent
ordinarily shall require reimbursement from non-inmate participants, including civilian
guests or members.
SECTION 9. Records of Inmate Organization. — Each inmate organization
shall be responsible for maintaining accurate records of its activities.
SECTION 10. Suspension of Activities of Inmate Organization. — The
activities of an inmate organization may be suspended temporarily by the
Superintendent due to non-compliance with Bureau rules and/or policies. The inmate
organization concerned shall be noti ed in writing of the proposed suspension
sanction and shall have the opportunity to respond to the Superintendent. Continued
noncompliance with Bureau rules and/or policies shall result in an increase in the
severity of the suspension sanction, and may include withdrawal of the approval
granted to the organization.
SECTION 11. Withdrawal of Approval of an Inmate Organization. — The
Superintendent may withdraw approval of an inmate organization for reasons of the
security, good order, and discipline of the prison, or for serious or continuous violation
of prison rules and/or policies.
SECTION 12. Funding of Activities. — The Bureau may fund approved
activities of inmate organizations or organization requests for purchase of equipment
or services for all inmates subject to the availability of funds.
PART VI
Release of Inmate
SECTION 1. Basis for Release of an Inmate. — An inmate may be released
from prison:
a. upon the expiration of his sentence;
b. by order of the Court or of competent authority; or
c. after being granted parole, pardon or amnesty.
SECTION 2. Who May Authorize Release. — The following are authorized to
order or approve the release of inmates:
a. the Supreme Court or lower courts, in cases of acquittal or grant of
bail;
b. the President of the Philippines, in cases of executive clemency or
amnesty;
c. the Board of Pardons and Parole, in parole cases; and
d. the Director, upon the expiration of the sentence of the inmate.
SECTION 3. Approval by Director of Release. — An inmate shall only be
released by the Superintendent with the approval of the Director
SECTION 4. Veri cation of Identity of Inmate to be Released . — Before an
inmate is released, he shall be properly identi ed. His ngerprints and other
identi cation marks shall be veri ed with those which were taken when he was
admitted in prison, and any change in his distinguishing marks since said admission. ECcaDT
SECTION 5. Documentary Basis for Release. — An inmate shall not be

released on the basis of authority relayed through telegram or telephone. Inmates to be
released by reason of acquittal, dismissal of the case, the ling of bond or the payment
of indemnity shall 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 shall bear the full name of the inmate, the crime charged, the
number of the case, and such other details as will enable the releasing o cer to
properly identify the inmate to be released.
SECTION 6. Prompt Release of Inmate. — An inmate shall be released
without delay. However, before releasing an inmate who is suffering from a
communicable disease 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 inmate in an appropriate government institution.
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
least thirty (30) days before the approximate date of release, the Director shall furnish
the Commissioner of Immigration with certi ed copies of the court decision in the case
of the alien inmate, a synopsis of his prison record, and the expected date of release.
SECTION 8. Release of Inmate with Pending Criminal 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
Director shall not order or allow an inmate to leave prison sixty (60) days before and
thirty (30) days after an election except for valid or legal reasons.
SECTION 10. Separation and Placement Center. — An inmate shall, thirty (30)
days before his scheduled date of release, be transferred to the Separation and
Placement Center to prepare him for reentry into free society, provided he is not under
punishment or an escape risk, and is cleared of his government property accountability.
SECTION 11. Pre-Release Seminar. — All inmates eligible for release shall
undergo a one-day seminar in preparation for his life outside prison.
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 cover the probable cost of subsistence en route, and if necessary, a suit of
clothes.
SECTION 13. Transmittal of Carpeta and Prison Records . — In executive
clemency and parole cases, the Director shall forward the carpeta and prison record of
an inmate to the Board within the following periods:
a. for commutation of sentence — at least one (1) month before the
expiration of one-third (1/3) of the minimum period of the inmate's
indeterminate sentence and in special cases, at least one (1) month
before the periods specified by the Board.
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 (1) month before the
periods as the board may specify.
c. for parole — at least one (1) month before the expiry date of his
minimum sentence.
BOOK II
Code of Orders
PART I
Organization of Bureau, Responsibilities and Duties of Corrections Officials
SECTION 1. Director and Assistant Director of the Bureau. — The Bureau is
headed by the Director of Corrections who is assisted by two (2) Assistant Directors,
one for Administration and Rehabilitation and one for Prisons and Security. The Director
and Assistant Directors of the Bureau shall be appointed by the President of the
Philippines upon recommendation of the Secretary.
SECTION 2. Functions of Director. — The Director shall have the following
functions:
a. Act as adviser of the Secretary on matters relating to the formulation
and execution of penal policies, plans, programs and projects;
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;
d. Recommend to the Board of Pardons and Parole inmates who are
quali ed for the grant of parole, pardon and other forms of executive
clemency;
e. Exercise supervision and control over the constituents units and
personnel of the Bureau; and
f. Issue directives and instructions in accordance with laws, rules and
regulations that will effectively and e ciently govern the activities of
the Bureau and its personnel.
SECTION 3. Functions of Assistant Director. — The Assistant Director shall
have the following functions:
a. Assist the Director in the formulation and implementation of the
Bureau's objectives and policies;
b. Coordinate and ensure the economical, e cient and effective
administration of the programs and projects of the Bureau; DAHEaT
c. Assume the duties of the Director in the latter's absence; and

d. Perform such other function as may be assigned by the Director.
SECTION 4. Organizational Structure of Bureau. — The Bureau shall carry out
its functions through the following prisons and administrative divisions:
a. Prisons
i. New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Muntinlupa City
ii. Correctional Institution for Women, Mandaluyong City
iii. Leyte Regional Prison, Abuyog, Leyte

iv. Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Panabo, Davao del Norte
v. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, Zamboanga City
vi. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm, Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental
vii. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
b. Staff Offices
i. Administrative Division
ii. Management Division
iii. General Services Division
iv. Accounting Division
v. Supply Division
vi. Budget and Finance Division
vii. Medical Coordinator's Office
viii. Legal Office
ix. Reception and Diagnostic Center.
SECTION 5. Medical O cer of a Prison and Penal/Regional Prison . — There
shall be a prison medical officer who shall inspect/supervise the following:
a. quantity, quality, preparation and serving of food rations of inmates;
b. hygiene and cleanliness of the prison and its surroundings;
c. sanitation, lighting and ventilation of the prison; and
d. observance of the rules concerning physical education and sports.
SECTION 6. Social Worker. — A prison shall have a licensed social worker
who shall conduct social case studies and referral services and engage in volunteer
resource development activities. He shall assist in the implementation of rehabilitation
programs of inmates and shall maintain updated information on the results of the
treatment program being implemented for individual inmates.
SECTION 7. Chaplaincy Service. — There shall be a prison chaplaincy service
which shall promote religious education, worship services, guidance and counseling as
well as the organization of religious volunteer groups. The Service shall, as far as
practicable, ensure compliance with the speci c requirements such as dietary
restrictions, medical treatment, work assignment and other ethical beliefs and
practices of a particular religion or faith.
SECTION 8. Duties of Chaplains. — All chaplains, regardless of their faith
orientation, shall minister as an effective pastoral team to an entire inmate population.
They shall, among others, have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Provide individual and personal counseling;
b. Lead worship and prayer gatherings of his or her own faith traditions;
c. Supervise religious inmate services and meetings; and
d. Respond to identified spiritual and religious needs of inmates.
SECTION 9. Recognition of Religious Group. — A religious group which has a
su cient number of members as determined by the Superintendent shall be allowed to
have a quali ed, appointed representative to the chaplaincy. Quali ed religious
representatives shall be encouraged and allowed to hold pastoral visits and services in
the prisons.
SECTION 10. Release of Information. — The Superintendent shall promptly
make announcements to media of unusual, newsworthy incidents such as escapes and
institution emergencies. Upon request, he may provide the following information about
an inmate:
a. Name;
b. Prison number;
c. Place of confinement;
d. Age;
e. Conviction and sentencing data: this includes the offense(s) for which
convicted, the court where convicted, the date of sentencing, the
length of sentence(s), the date of expiration of sentence, and previous
convictions.
SECTION 11. Press Pools. — The Superintendent may establish a press pool
whenever the frequency of requests for interviews reach a volume that warrants
limitations. In such a case, the Superintendent shall notify all news media
representatives who have requested interviews or visits that have not been conducted.
Selected media representatives may be admitted to prison as a pool to conduct the
interviews under the specific guidelines established by the Superintendent.
SECTION 12. Composition of Press Pool. — The members of the press pool
shall be selected by their peers and shall consist of not more than two (2)
representatives from each of the following groups:
a. The national and international news services;
b. The television and radio networks and outlets; and
c. The news magazines and newspapers.
If no interest is expressed by one or more of these groups, no representative
from such group need be selected.
All news material generated by a press pool shall be made available to media
without right of first publication or broadcast.
PART II
Duties of Members of Custodial Force
SECTION 1. Correctional Objectives. — In the performance of their duties,
prison officers and guards shall observe the following objectives:
a. The social reorientation of the inmates for successful participation in
modern community life after release; and
b. Their vocational rehabilitation in order that they may exist as self-
sustaining members of the community where they may reside,
whatever limiting factors their status as ex-inmates may be.
SECTION 2. Duties of Custodial O cers . — To carry out the objectives
mentioned above, custodial officials and guards shall perform the following duties:
a. Superintendent —
i. He is charged with the supervision of the entire prison.
ii. He shall strictly enforce all laws and rules and regulations
relating to prisons.
iii. He shall be responsible to the Director for the management of
the prison, the safe custody of inmates, the proper care of all
prison buildings and other properties, and the economical and
proper expenditure and use of prison funds and materials.
iv. He shall utilize the labor of all the inmates to serve the best
interest of the public service. He shall promote the useful
employment and industrial training of inmates.
v. He shall report promptly in writing to the Director any escape, or
any attempt or preparation to escape, the discovery or
con scation of dangerous tools from an inmate, res,
accidents, or any important occurrence.
vi. He shall observe the conduct of the prison o cers and guards
and require faithful execution of their duties.
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vii. He shall immediately report to the Director any irregularity or

misconduct of a prison o cial or guard and if warranted,
investigate and proceed administratively against an errant
o cial or guard in accordance with Civil Service law, rules and
regulations.
viii. He shall look after the health and well-being of prison o cers
and guards.
ix. He shall reside in the quarters assigned to him and shall not
stay out overnight unless the Assistant Superintendent is
present.
x. He shall receive all reports and complaints of prison o cials,
guards and inmates and forward the same without delay to the
Director with his comments and recommendations.
xi. He shall maintain at all times control over the inmates, and to
permit no disobedience. He shall comport himself so as to
maintain a positive in uence over them, which, whenever the
occasion may require, he shall exert by his personal presence.
xii. He shall see to it that all inmates are treated with strict
impartiality.
xiii. He shall allow visits to inmates in accordance with prison
rules and regulations and general orders and shall ensure that
proper entries concerning the visitors are made in the
prescribed book.
xiv. He shall give all necessary directions for the reception and
release of inmates.
xv. He shall pay attention to the illumination ventilation, drainage,
water supply and sanitary condition of the prison and take such
measures as may be necessary for their being maintained in
perfect order.
b. The Assistant Superintendent
i. He is the o cer next in authority to the Superintendent and shall
be responsible to the Superintendent for the discipline and
cleanliness of his division.
ii. He shall discharge the duties of the Superintendent during the
absence of the latter.
iii. He shall see to it that prison regulations and orders are carried
out and that due order and discipline are enforced.
iv. He shall act as Chairman of the Board of O cers in the hearing
of administrative cases against prison employees and guards.
v. He shall ensure that guards are properly dressed and armed
before going to their posts.
vi. He shall give constant attention to the security of the prison.
vii. He shall see to it that subordinate officials and guards perform
their respective duties and that they are acquainted with the
special orders pertaining to each post. He shall visit frequently
all parts of the prison and see to it that the inmates are orderly
and industrious.
viii. He shall detail any o cer or guard on a post to perform any
other duty which may be required from time to time.
ix. He shall supervise the search for contraband and assure
himself that the prison is secure.
x. He shall visit all inmates under observation or locked up for
punishment at least twice a day and make sure that any special
instruction in regard to said inmates is carried out fully.
xi. He shall investigate any report or complaint made to him by a
keeper or a guard or an inmate and report the matter
immediately to the Superintendent.
xii. He shall inform the Superintendent of all matters relating to
the prison if he has dealt with them himself. Nothing shall
considered as trivial.
xiii. He shall instruct, when necessary, all custodial o cers and
guards in any post on their duties.
xiv. He shall be the medium of communication between the
custodial o cers and guards and the Superintendent and shall
bring the attention of the Medical O cer to any inmate whom
he consider to be sick or of unsound mind.
c. Chief Overseer
i. He shall supervise keepers in their respective departments, and
inspect all prison wards and cells under his supervision,
ascertaining and requiring of the keepers, at all times, to
comply strictly with their assigned duties. He shall promptly
report in writing to the Superintendent any observed
delinquency or instance of neglect on the part of a keeper.
ii. He shall keep a record of inmates assigned to the different
departments, showing the brigade or cell in which each is
con ned, the shop or place where the inmate is working, the
date of entrance into prison for con nement, the sentence, the
date of sentence, the crime and such other information as he
may be directed by the Superintendent to secure. TDcAaH
iii. He shall see to it that the morning and evening counts of

inmates by the keepers are promptly and correctly made.
iv. He shall see to it that all keepers, upon their entrance into the
prison for duty, are in the prescribed uniform.
v. He shall keep a record of the assignment of inmates in
confinement.
vi. He shall record all breaches of discipline committed by an
inmate.
vii. In the NBP, he shall select quali ed inmates for assignment to
a prison and penal farm or regional prison as the
Superintendent may direct.
viii. He shall supervise the requisition and issue of clothing or
equipment to inmates.
ix. He shall attend to the basic needs of inmates.
x. He shall supervise the work of the Mailing Section and the
censorship of letters and other mail matters of inmates.
d. Commander of the Guards
i. He shall be in charge of the prison custodial force and execute
orders and instructions of the Director and the Superintendent.

ii. He shall train and instruct new guards on their duties, and shall
be responsible for the discipline and behavior of the guards
under him.
iii. He shall supervise the duty assignments of personnel under
him and shall act as the secretary of the Board of O cers in
hearing administrative cases against any prison employee or
guard.
iv. The protection, peace and order of the prison compound and
of the prison reservation shall be his concern.
v. He shall help conduct preliminary investigations and make
reports of all untoward incidents inside the prison reservation,
and perform such other assignments that may be given to him
by the Superintendent.
vi. He shall act as prison ordnance o cer and shall be held
responsible for the safekeeping and maintenance of all
firearms and ammunition in the prison armory.
vii. He shall look into the welfare of the guards as a whole.
e. Inspector of the Guard
i. The Senior Inspector shall serve as alternate O cer of the Day
and under the orders of the Superintendent, have supervision
over the zone inspector, keepers and guards on duty, and of the
policing the prison and performing such other duties as may be
assigned to him by the Superintendent.
ii. The Inspector-at-large shall inspect all guards entering upon a
tour of duty, and shall see to it that they are properly equipped,
in the prescribed uniform, and that they comply strictly with
such verbal instructions as are given to them by the
Superintendent and the Officer of the Day
iii. The Inspector-at-large shall be responsible for the discipline,
orderliness and sanitation of his zones within the prison
compound and see to it that all prison rules and regulations are
strictly enforced.
iv. All inspectors shall conduct an hourly inspection of all buildings
in the prison compound where there may be any danger from
re at night, and as often during the day as may consistent with
their duties.
f. Guard
i. A guard shall live in the quarters within the prison reservation to
which he is assigned, unless special permission is granted by
the Director or the Superintendent to reside elsewhere. He shall
occupy the quarters assigned for his use and that of his family,
and it shall be their duty to see that their quarters are kept in a
clean orderly condition. Unmarried guards or bachelors shall
reside in the guards' quarters.
ii. No one shall be allowed to enter the guards' quarters unless his
duties require him to do so and those entering the same shall
conduct themselves so as not to disturb the guards therein.
iii. A Guard shall be a.) vigilant; b.) comply strictly with his orders;
and c.) perform his duties promptly. Failure to observe these
requisites shall be cause for disciplinary measures.
iv. There shall be three (3) shifts for guards with each guard
having a tour of duty of eight (8) hours. One-third (1/3) of the
guards in each shift shall be detailed on reserve duty for a
period of eight (8) hours prior to entrance to duty. The guard on
reserve shall stay in the Administration Building ready for any
call.
v. He shall be responsible for the serviceable condition of the
equipment in his possession as well as for all government
property belonging to the post. Firearms shall be kept clean,
well-oiled and in perfect condition.SEACTH
vi. A list of all properties for which guards are responsible shall be
placed in the tower posts. A relief guard upon entering into duty
shall check if all such properties are being turned over and that
they are serviceable. Any de ciency shall be immediately
reported to the inspector on duty who, in turn, shall request the
property o ce or the armorer to replace the unserviceable or
missing property.
g. Keeper
i. He shall be responsible for the locking of inmates in his brigade.
He shall keep a correct count of the inmates in his brigade or
cells and promptly report any absentees found at the morning
or evening counts to the Chief Overseer, who shall in turn report
the same to the Superintendent.
ii. He shall have the ooring of his brigade scrubbed at least twice
a week and that of the bottom landing, daily.
iii. He shall ensure that all cells are clean and that the toilets and
bathrooms are thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned everyday.
iv. He shall exercise utmost diligence in searching for contraband
articles. Nothing must be overlooked nor taken for granted as
correct.
v. He shall examine all belts, bars, locks and doors of the brigade
and satisfy himself as to their security.
vi. He shall be under the direct supervision of the Chief Overseer
and the Officer of the Day and the Inspector on Duty.
vii. He shall superintend the policing of brigades and parts of the
prison yard which are in the immediate vicinity of his brigade.
viii. He shall enter in the book provided for the purpose any breach
of discipline by an inmate. If the violation is serious or repeated
after the inmate had been warned, he shall immediately report
the same to the Officer of the Day.
ix. He shall make an hourly inspection of the brigade and cells
under his charge and shall not allow an inmate to remain therein
during working hours unless assigned to work therein as room
orderlies or when directed to remain by proper authority.
x. He shall supervise the proper and equitable distribution of food
to the inmates in a brigade.
h. Yard Guard
i. He shall see to it that the work assigned to inmates occupying
the yards is properly performed.
ii. He shall see to it that the yards are clean and in sanitary
condition, and that all conveniences and facilities are in order.
iii. He shall pay particular attention to yards occupied by inmates
under training, drilling or performing a special work
assignment.
iv. When necessary to unlock any yard gate or door, he must not
leave the gate or door until he has locked it again.
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 weapons
by inmates.
vi. He shall keep a close watch of inmates within his line of vision
and promptly report any untoward event or suspicious
movement of inmates to the nearest officer.
i. Gate Guard
i. He shall always be mindful of the importance of his post and
strictly discharge his assigned duties.
ii. He shall never open the gate until he has ascertained the
identity of the person seeking admission and assures himself
that the person has been authorized to enter.
iii. He shall open and close a gate or door as quietly as possible.
iv. He shall keep a correct record of all persons who pass through
the gate including the o cers of the prison, and also a record
of all visitors and the period they remained inside the
compound.
v. He shall enter all articles received at the gate in the book
provided therefor and shall satisfy himself that no contraband
is allowed entry.
vi. At the control gate, the front door shall never be opened while
the other door is open or vice versa.
vii. He shall not allow an inmate, even one due for release, to pass
through that gate unless authorized by the Officer of the Day.
viii. He shall not allow rearms of any kind to enter the prison.
Firearms of prison o cers and employees, as well as visitors,
shall be kept or deposited at the entrance gate. TEcADS
ix. He shall see to it that all inmates are properly searched in going
in or out of the prison.
x. He shall see that all o cial visitors sign the visitor's book.
Should any visitor refuse to sign the visitor's book, the visitor
shall not be allowed entry. He shall immediately report the
incident to the Officer of the Day for disposition.
j. Guards at the Main Gate or Outpost
i. He shall closely observe civilians entering the prison reservation,
make inquiries as to the purpose of their visit.
ii. He shall see to it that all civilians coming in during visiting days
are thoroughly searched and that they are not armed. He shall
seize and issue receipts for all contraband and prohibited
articles found in their possession.
iii. He shall enter in the log book the names of o cers and
employees going in and out of the reservation, and indicating
therein the exact time of their departure and arrival.
iv. He shall check carefully all trip tickets of prison vehicles, as
well as the passes corresponding to the number of inmates
being brought out under guard.
v. Gate o cers may refuse entry to any vehicle if they believe the
occupants do not have a legitimate purpose in visiting the area
or if the vehicle contains cargo that pose security risks.
k. Pointers for All Guards
i. A guard shall observe the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713,
otherwise known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public O cials and Employees" and its
implementing rules.
ii. He shall familiarize himself with the provisions of this Manual
and shall conduct himself in accordance with its provisions and
precepts. He shall understand the limits of his authority and
responsibilities. In case of doubt, he shall consult his
immediate supervisor.
iii. A guard shall execute an appropriate hand salute and address
as "Sir" the following o cers of the Bureau: Director, Assistant
Director, assistants to the Director, Executive O cer,
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Chiefs of
Divisions, Inspectors and Sergeants of the guard.
iv. He shall stand at attention and salute the National Colors or
standards not cased, and when the national anthem is played.
v. He shall be neat in his appearance. If in uniform, the same shall
be neat, well-pressed, and worn smartly. When performing his
duties outside the prison premises, he shall be in complete and
proper uniform and if traveling in uniform, shall display utmost
courtesy towards civilians. He shall have regulation hair cut.
vi. He shall read the prison bulletin board preferably before his
tour of duty.
vii. He shall familiarize himself with the proper operation and
maintenance of the rearm and instruments of restraint he may
be called upon to use.
viii. He shall not lend the rearm issued to him to anyone or
borrow someone else's rearm, except when authorized to do
so.
ix. While on duty, he shall bring with him thirty (30) rounds of
ammunition and must not expend them unless absolutely
necessary, or with permission from higher authority.
x. He must avoid unnecessary firing of his firearm.
xi. He shall immediately report to the armorer any loss or
expenditure of ammunition, loss or destruction of rearm or its
accessories, or any government property issued to him or
under his charge.
xii. He shall be at the point of assembly at least ve (5) minutes
before the appointed time of assembly. If he is late in the
formation, he must report to the O cer-In-Charge upon arrival
and again, after dismissal.
xiii. If he will be unable to report for duty, he shall report the same
to the Sergeant or Inspector of the Guard at least two (2) hours
before the time of assembly.
xiv. If the guard feels indisposed, he must immediately report to
the prison hospital for examination/treatment. If he will not be
able to attend to his duties on account of illness, he must
secure a medical certi cate to that effect and present it to the
proper authority at the first available opportunity.
SECTION 3. Administrative Liability of Guard. — A guard shall be liable to
administrative disciplinary action for acts punishable under the provisions of this
Manual, the Civil Service Law and its implementing Rules and Regulations. cEISAD
PART III
Custodial and Security Procedures
SECTION 1. Security Conditions of Con nement Facility . — All doors, bars,
windows and locks of security facilities shall be examined regularly to insure their
integrity and good condition. All prison personnel, regardless of assignment, shall be
responsible for the security of prison facilities. They shall immediately report any sign
of defector deterioration in the security system to their immediate supervisor.
SECTION 2. Perimeter Fences. — Maximum and medium security compounds
must maintain two parallel security barriers or perimeter fences provided with
su cient lighting xtures to prevent escapes or jail breaks. These shall be periodically
inspected by the general services division and the commander of the guards. Electrified
fences shall be equipped with warning signs to avoid accidental injury to both custodial
personnel and visitors.
SECTION 3. Vehicle Control. — Privately-owned vehicles of employees and
residents of a prison reservations shall be provided with security tags or stickers for
proper identi cation and clearance at the entry and exit gates. All other transportation
must be checked for both passengers and cargo.
SECTION 4. Vehicular Access to Prison Compounds. — No privately-owned
vehicle shall be allowed access to a prison compound except upon prior written
clearance from the Superintendent. All vehicles shall be checked at the inner and outer
gates upon entry and exit.
SECTION 5. Inmate Head Count. — A head count of inmates shall be
conducted four (4) times a day or as often as necessary to ensure that all inmates are
duly accounted for.
SECTION 6. Procedure for Inmate Count. — The procedure for conducting a
periodic physical head count of inmates shall be as follows:
a. During the count, the inmates shall not be allowed to move until the
count is completed.
b. There must be a positive veri cation of an inmate's presence.
Counting an inmate as present on the basis of seeing any part of his
clothing, his hair, or shoes shall not be made.
c. A written report on the results of each head count shall be submitted
to the Chief Overseer.
d. If the inmate count does not tally with the list of inmates, the matter
shall be immediately reported to the Chief Overseer.
SECTION 7. Location of Armory. — The prison armory shall be located
outside of the main prison and the inmates's work/activity area.
SECTION 8. Security Measures While Serving/Delivering Meals. — If meals are
served in a dining room or similar facility, the following security measures shall be
observed:
a. Inmates shall be marched in columns of two's along designated
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.
b. A roving supervisor shall establish order in the dining room area.
c. After meals, all eating and kitchen utensils of inmates shall be
collected and accounted.
If meals are delivered inside the inmate's cells/quarters, the guard shall not enter
the cells/quarters to distribute food unless another guard is available to handle the
keys and control the entrance door. If the food will be served by just one guard, the
food shall be served without unlocking the door if there is a danger of being
overpowered by the inmates. If there is no danger, the door may be opened but the
guard shall remain on alert.
SECTION 9. Visitor Control; Body Search of Visitors. — All visitors, including
prison personnel, shall be subjected to a thorough body search and their
belongings/packages screened for contraband before entering the prison compound.
Women visitors shall be searched only by female guards or employees.
SECTION 10. Filing of Criminal/Administrative Charges. — Those found with
contraband hidden in their body or belongings shall be barred from entering the prison
compound and in the proper cases, charged criminally/administratively.
SECTION 11. Bringing Out Food and Prison Issue. — Visitors shall not be
allowed to bring out food or other articles issued for the consumption or use of
inmates.
SECTION 12. Control of Prison Keys. — Only the following shall be authorized
to possess the keys of prison gates, cells, dormitories and hospital wards:
a. Gate officer;
b. Officer-of-the-Day or Shift Commander;
c. Keeper; and
d. Custodial or Medical Officer designated by the Superintendent.
PART IV
Security Procedures During Emergencies, Riots, Escapes or Major Disturbances
SECTION 1. Emergency Control Center. — A prison shall establish a Control
Center to control, execute and monitor the proper and timely implementation of
detailed plans of action to cope with emergency situations caused by res or
con agrations, riots or other violent disturbances, or escapes. The Control Center shall
be under the command of the Superintendent or, in his absence, the Assistant
Superintendent, and in the latter's absence, the most senior prison guard present. ESDHCa
SECTION 2. Riots and Other Prison Disturbances. — In the event of riots or

other prison disturbances, all o cials and employees of the prison where the incident
occurs shall be placed on twenty-four (24)-hour alert to perform such tasks as may be
necessary to quell the disorder or normalize the situation.
SECTION 3. Sounding of Alarm. — Whenever a riot or escape alarm is
sounded, either by siren, bell or gun re, all inmates shall be ordered to lie at on the
ground, face down and with arms and legs spread out. On such occasions, when
warnings are disregarded, the guards shall use reasonable force to carry out the
instructions.
SECTION 4. Procedure During Riots and Disturbances. — The following
procedures shall be followed in the case of riots and other violent disturbances:

a. At the sound of the rst alarm, all inmates shall be locked up inside
their respective cells/quarters. An inmate work crew shall be
immediately returned to the prison compound or to previously
designated areas for accounting and confinement after a head count;
b. If the disturbance occurs during visiting hours, all visitors shall be
immediately ushered out of prison compound or if this is not
possible, brought to a pre-determined area inside said compound. In
the latter case, the visitors shall not be allowed to leave said area or
the compound until the disturbance has ceased and the inmates have
been properly accounted for.
c. At the same time, all guards who are not on duty shall be directed to
immediately report to the Desk O cer. All critical posts shall be
manned to prevent escapes. The most senior guard present shall take
command of the custodial force and make assessment of the
situation.
d. All telephone calls to and from the prison compound shall be
controlled.
e. The Armorer shall issue the necessary anti-riot equipment and
firearms.
f. Based on his assessment of the prevailing conditions, the guard in
command shall deploy the guards into the following groups:
1st Group —This is the initial wave of anti-riot assault contingent who
shall be armed with wicker shields, protective headgear,
gas masks and night sticks or batons, when these are
available. The objectives of this group are to disperse the
rioters and get their leaders.
2nd Group— This is the back-up force of the 1st Group who shall be
equipped with tear gas guns and gas grenades.
3rd Group —This is composed of guards who are trained in the proper
handling and use of rearms. Under the direct command
of the guard-in-charge, they shall provide covering re to
the first two groups.
g. When the three groups mentioned above are ready, the guard-in-
charge shall direct the inmates to cease and desist, to return to their
respective cells and warn them of the consequences if they do not
obey. The known leaders, if known, shall be addressed directly.
h. If the inmates fail or refuse to heed the order to return to their cells,
the guard-in-charge shall sound the 2nd alarm. Thereupon, the 1st
Group shall enter into the prison compound followed by the second
group at a discreet distance. The third group shall be in strategic
position, ready to re if the lives of the guards in the 1st and 2nd
Groups are endangered by overt violent acts of the inmates.
i. The 1st Group shall be tasked with quelling the riot and getting the
leaders of the rioting group. If they meet stiff resistance, the head of
the Group shall immediately order their withdrawal.
j. Thereafter, the guard-in charge shall order the 2nd Group to re tear
gas on the inmates. When the area where the rioters are found is
saturated with gas, the 1st Group shall attack using their batons to
force the rioters into their cells and to get the leaders. The use of
pressurized water from the fire truck, it any, may be resorted to.
k. At the earliest opportunity, the guard-in-charge shall report the prison
disturbance to the nearest police station and to the Director who shall
in turn inform the Secretary.
l. When the condition has become critical and the disturbance has
reached full intensity, the guard-in-charge shall cause the sounding of
the third alarm. At this instance, the Control Center shall notify all
Police agencies nearby for assistance and then all other plans in
connection with prison uprisings shall then be executed. Nearby
hospitals shall also be notified if the situation demands.
m. As an extreme measure to prevent mass jail break or serious assault
upon the members of the prison administration, the selected
marksman of the 3rd Group may be ordered by the guard-in-charge to
re warning shots at the rioters. If the rioters do not desist, the order
to re shall be given but only to maim designated targets belonging
to the rioting group.
n. After the riot or disturbance, the following procedures shall be
followed:
i. Administer first aid to the injured;
ii. Conduct a head count;
iii. Segregate ring leaders and agitators;
iv. Assess and determine the damage to the facilities; ADEaHT
v. Investigate the causes of the riot and prosecute the ringleaders

and other persons involved in the riot;
vi. Repair the damage;
vii. Adopt measures to prevent repetition of similar incidents; and
viii. Submit a report on the incident to the Secretary.
SECTION 5. Procedure During an Escape or Jailbreak. — The following
procedures shall be followed in the case of escapes or jail breaks:
a. When a jail break is in progress or has just occurred, the Control
Center shall immediately sound the alarm and the Superintendent or
the Commander of the Guards shall be notified.
b. At the rst sound of the alarm, all inmates shall be locked in their
respective cells while those in work detail shall be marched in orderly
manner to their cells.
c. All prison personnel who are not on duty shall report to the prison
immediately and make themselves available for emergency
deployment. The Armorer shall issue rearms to members of the
custodial force who shall be immediately dispatched to strategic
posts.
d. A head count shall be made simultaneously in the different
cells/quarter of inmates to determine the identity of the escapee.
Prison personnel assigned to essential posts such as the
powerhouse, kitchen, hospitals, re station, etc. shall also make a
head count of the inmates under their supervision and report the
results thereof to the Control Center.
e. If the identity of the escapee is established, his name and other
personal circumstances shall be immediately ashed to all units of
the Philippine National Police in the vicinity.
f. Radio and television stations and other news media shall also be
noti ed of the escape and, if possible, provided with photographs of
the escapee.
g. A Recovery Team shall be formed by the Superintendent to proceed
to all known lairs, hangouts, residences and houses of immediate
relatives and friends of the escapee.
h. In case of mass jail breaks, all members of the custodial force shall
be immediately issued rearms and assigned to critical posts to seal
off all possible escape routes while teams search the prison
premises. Prison personnel who are off-duty shall be required to
report for duty immediately.
i. If any prison o cer or employee is held hostage by the escapee,
reasonable caution to insure safety shall be taken. If it is the
Superintendent who is taken as hostage, the Assistant Superintendent
shall assume command.
j. If no hostage was taken and the escapee is unable to leave the prison
premises but refuses to surrender to the prison authorities, the basic
plan for Riots or Disturbances shall be implemented.
k. After the escape, the Superintendent shall conduct an investigation
relative to the escape to determine the liability of the
o cer/employee under whose custody the inmate escaped. A review
of security procedures and an ocular inspection of the prison facilities
shall also be made to determine the existence of any gaps or aws. A
report on the results of said review shall be submitted to the
Secretary.
SECTION 6. Emergency Plans for Calamities etc. — Subject to the available
personnel and funding resources a prison shall establish emergency plans in cases of
power failure and natural disasters such as oods, earthquakes and other calamities,
The plans shall cover the speci c 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 matters as are necessary to insure the safety and security of
prison personnel and inmates. Likewise, the plans shall also include detailed
procedures for the evacuation of inmates in cases of oods, earthquakes and other
calamities, if such evacuation is necessary.
SECTION 7. Features of Emergency Plans. — Subject to the availability of
funds and equipment, emergency plans shall contain the following basic elements or
features:
a. Fire
i. A re crew shall be formed consisting of prison personnel and
inmates chosen according to their security
classi cation/behavior, intelligence and aptitude. They shall
man the prison fire truck, if any.
ii. The inmates who are selected shall be housed separately from
the other inmates in close proximity to the Control Center
and/or the re equipment and re truck, if any. They may be
issued special uniforms for easy identification.
iii. At the rst sign of re, the Control Center shall sound an alarm
either by means of a siren or a bell, and at the same time, notify
the re department, police headquarters and other units that
may help in putting out the fire and/or evacuating inmates.
iv. The person in-charge of the keys to the storage for re- ghting
equipment, the emergency gates and gates of the different
cells/brigades, should distribute the keys to the responsible
personnel concerned.
v. The re crew shall immediately respond to the scene to put out
the re while the other prison personnel shall station
themselves according to the plan. SHaIDE
vi. All inmates in the affected area shall be required to help in

putting out the fire.
vii. If there is a need to evacuate government records, supplies
and equipment, they should be evacuated to a safe place
according to priority and placed under proper guard.
viii. If there is a need to evacuate the inmates, they shall be
evacuated in an orderly manner, using secure motor vehicles, if
any or by any other means that will bring them to pre-arranged
buildings or detention centers for their con nement. If the
inmates are evacuated outside the prison, they shall be secured
by handcuffs or other instruments of restraint.
ix. When the all clear alarm is sounded, rst aid shall be
administered to the injured inmates and a physical count of
inmates shall be made. Security check of the prison to
determine the extent of the damage shall also be done.

x. If the security conditions allow, the evacuated inmates shall be
returned to the prison. Otherwise, they shall be retained in the
detention place where they were evacuated or transferred to
another penal establishment as the Governor may decide.
xi. A thorough investigation of the causes of the re shall be
conducted by the Superintendent and the report thereon
submitted to the Governor and the local Fire Department.
SECTION 8. Fire Prevention. — To prevent the occurrence of re and to
minimize its effects if such has occurred, the following rules shall be followed:
a. Inmates shall be cautioned against the hazards caused by the
careless handling of lit cigarettes, inflammable materials, fuel, welding
equipment, etc.
b. Fire extinguishers shall be placed in close proximity to all housing
units and located in strategic places in buildings, and work areas.
c. Empty drums and cans shall be lled with water/sand and placed in
strategic places for ready use.
d. Keys to emergency exits, cells, brigades and storage places of re-
ghting equipment shall have distinct markings or tags, marked and
shall be accessible to the guards on duty.
e. Portable oodlights shall, when available, be placed in the Control
Center in case of nocturnal fires.
f. Government equipment shall be marked with tags or symbols for easy
identi cation and priority evacuation in case of a re or other
emergency.
SECTION 9. Contingency Plan. — In any major prison disturbance, the
Superintendent shall personally take immediate control and implement a standing
contingency plan to repel the aggression and stabilize the situation. Drills shall be
conducted from time to time to familiarize personnel with their duties under said plan.
PART V
Escort Procedures
SECTION 1. Primary Duties of Escort Guards. — Escort guards shall exercise
extreme caution at all times and shall to see to it that the inmate does not —
a. Escape;
b. Converse with unauthorized persons;
c. Obtain forbidden articles, especially intoxicants or weapons;
d. Annoy passersby; and
e. Suffer harm or humiliation.
SECTION 2. Distance of Guard from Inmates. — If escorting a group of
inmates, a guard shall keep a distance of not less than ten (10) paces from his charge.
Upon arrival at the destination, he shall station himself at a vantage point where all the
inmates are within sight and can be properly controlled.
When on board a ship or boat, the group of inmates shall be positioned in the
most secure part of the vessel and shall be required to sit down. The guard shall station
himself at strategic points where they can effectively respond. An inmate shall not be
allowed to stand up or move about until the vessel is ready to dock, except when the
guard needs to have a clear view of the port and starboard passages.
SECTION 3. Basic Escort Procedures. — An escort guard shall strictly
observe the instructions written at the back of the inmate's pass and the purpose and
destination of the escort mission. These include, but not are limited, to the following:
a. While in transit, the inmate shall not be allowed to stop at any place or
contact any person until the destination is reached.
b. The inmate shall at all times be placed under proper restraint e.g.
handcuffs. However, the same shall be removed when the inmate
enters the courtroom.
c. The inmate shall be returned to the prison facility immediately after
the purpose of the pass has been served.
d. The use of a privately-owned vehicle in transporting an inmate is
prohibited. cSATDC
SECTION 4. Escort Procedures for Court Appearance. — In escort duties for

court hearing, the Superintendent shall provide at least two (2) guards for every inmate.
However, when two or more inmates are to be escorted, the number of guards may be
reduced proportionately without sacri cing security requirements. If an inmate is
notorious or has a previous record of escape, additional escort guards shall be
assigned.
SECTION 5. Appearance in Metro Manila Courts. — In conducting NBP or CIW
inmates for appearance in Metro Manila courts, the escort detail shall be headed by a
supervising guard or by a senior o cer. If the court concerned is in the suburbs of
Metro Manila e.g., Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Batangas, the escorts shall return
their wards to the NBP or CIW immediately after the hearing.
SECTION 6. Turnover of Inmate to Local Jail . — A guard assigned to escort
an inmate for court hearings who cannot return to the prison of origin on the same day
shall request the court to issue an order turning over the inmate to the nearest
provincial/city jail or police detention cell. The escort guard shall not stay in a private
dwelling or hotel with the inmate.
SECTION 7. Acknowledgment of Turnover of Inmate . — Upon turning the
inmate over to an authorized o cer at the destination, the escort-in-charge shall secure
an acknowledgment receipt for the custody of the inmate. This shall clearly bear the
name of the receiving o cer, his designation and the date and time the inmate was
received.
SECTION 8. Postponement/Resetting of Hearing. — After the hearing or if the
scheduled hearing is postponed/reset to another date, the inmate shall be returned to
the prison of origin without delay. If feasible, the escort-in-charge shall secure from the
court an order committing the inmate to the provincial/city jail or other detention
center.
SECTION 9. Procedure if Escort Guard Becomes Sick. — If the escort guard
becomes sick, he shall notify the Superintendent of the prison of origin thereof by the
fastest means available so that a replacement can be sent to continue the mission.
SECTION 10. Fake or Spurious Subpoena. — If the subpoena received by the
prison turns out to be spurious, or if, in spite of a valid subpoena, the scheduled trial is
not held, the inmate shall be immediately returned to the prison of origin. The escort-in-
charge shall submit a written report to the Superintendent on the matter.
SECTION 11. Certi cate of Appearance . — Immediately after the trial but
before leaving the court premises, the escort-in-charge shall secure from the clerk of
court a certificate or other proof of appearance.
SECTION 12. Procedure During Outside Movement of Inmate. — The
following security procedures shall be observed during the outside movement of an
inmate:
a. Before departure from prison
i. The written mission order issued by the Superintendent, the
mittimus and other prison records of the inmate shall be given
to the escort guards. In case of a detainee, the records shall
include the written authorization of the appellate or sentencing
court for the outside movement of the detainee.
ii. Whenever possible, the transfer shall be effected during
daylight hours.
iii. The escort guards shall be given detailed instructions on their
duties and responsibilities, to include the instruction that they
use the most direct travel route to their authorized destination.
iv. The inmate shall be thoroughly searched for contraband or
deadly weapons or objects which may be used for escape or
self-destruction.
v. Money found in the possession of the inmate shall be
con scated by the Desk O cer who shall issue a receipt
therefor and who shall return the money to the inmate upon his
return. If the inmate is to be con ned and needs money for
medicine or food, the money therefor shall be turned over under
receipt to the escort guard. All disbursements made by the
escort guard shall be properly receipted for.
vi. The inmate shall be placed in handcuffs or other instrument of
restraint. If there is more than one inmate to be transferred,
they shall be grouped in pairs and securely connected to one
another by a rope, ascertaining that the inmate does not have
crippled, deformed or very small hands to allow him to slip the
handcuffs off.
vii. Handcuffs shall be properly adjusted for tightness before
departure to avoid the need of adjusting the same while in
transit.
viii. The inmate shall stay inside the prison premises until the
vehicle to be used in transporting him is ready for boarding. The
inmate shall board a motor vehicle ahead of the guard.
b. In Transit
i. The handcuffs or instruments of restraint shall not be removed
while the inmates are in transit. An inmate shall not be
handcuffed to any part of the vehicle during transit to avoid his
being trapped in case of a vehicular accident.
ii. If it is necessary to board public transportation such as a ship
or airplane, the guards shall position themselves with their
inmates in an area that is cleared of civilians or if this is not
possible, shall sit/position themselves between the civilians
and the inmate/s.
iii. All inmates being escorted shall be under the supervision of a
guard at all times, including going to the toilet or washroom.
The guard shall always be close enough to the inmate to
respond to any untoward incident. aECTcA
iv. If there is more than one inmate being escorted, there shall be
a head count of the inmates every turnover of guarding shift.
The team leader of the escort guard detail shall conduct an
inspection during all guarding shifts.
v. An inmate shall not be allowed to tinker with his handcuffs or
other instrument of restraint.
vi. A guard shall always walk behind and not in front of the inmate
being escorted.
vii. If armed, the guard shall not sit, stand or walk beside the
inmate, or in any case, allow the inmate to reach his firearm.
viii. The guard shall not pass any unauthorized place while in transit.
c. Arrival at Destination
i. Upon arrival at the authorized destination, the guards and their
inmate/s shall stay in the public transportation until the same is
cleared of the other passengers. They shall only disembark
after the inmate and his personal belongings have been
searched/inspected and the transportation that will bring them
finally to their final destination is ready for boarding.
ii. The handcuffs or instrument of restraint may be removed at the
authorized destination if there is no danger of escape.
iii. The guard shall return the inmate to the prison of origin as
soon as the purpose of the outside movement has been served.
d. After-Mission Report — After completing the mission, the leader of
the guard detail shall submit a written report to the Superintendent,
together with copies of the transmittal letter and certi cate of
appearance. In case of an inmate being transferred to another prison
or jail institution or competent authority, the responsibility for said
inmate shall remain with the custodian until formally received by
another custodian.
SECTION 13. Other Security Procedures. — The following security
procedures shall also be observed in case of an inmate subject of a medical referral or
who is allowed to view the remains of a deceased relative:
a. Medical Referrals —
i. The inmate who is brought to an outside hospital for medical
treatment/examination shall be provided with at least two (2)
escort guards and returned to the prison of origin during the
daylight hours after the treatment is completed. Upon said
return, the Department shall be furnished copies of the inmate's
medical certificate, diagnosis and plan of management.
ii. If the inmate is to be con ned in a hospital, the inmate may be
handcuffed to the bed if he is ambulatory and there is a risk
that he may escape.
b. Viewing the Remains
i. The inmate shall not be allowed more than three (3) hours from
the time of arrival at the wake to the time of departure from the
place where the remains lie in state.
ii. The remains to be viewed must be in a place within a radius of
thirty (30) kilometers from the place of con nement. Where the
distance is more than thirty (30) kilometers, the privilege may
be enjoyed if the inmate can leave and return to his place of
confinement during the daylight hours of the same day.
SECTION 14. Outside Work Detail of Medium Security Inmates. — In case a
medium security inmate is detailed to work outside the immediate vicinity of the prison
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.
b. Security shall be on a one inmate to one guard ratio.
c. The inmate shall be bodily searched before and after his work detail.
PART VI
Execution of Death Penalty
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 to sodium thiopenthotal, pancuronium bromide, potassium chloride and
such other lethal substances as may be speci ed by the Director that will be
administered intravenously into the body of a convict until said convict is pronounced
dead.
SECTION 2. Policy. — In the execution of the death penalty, the Director shall
endeavor so far as possible to mitigate the suffering of the death convict during the
actual execution as well as the proceedings prior thereto. He shall take steps to ensure
that the lethal injection to be administered is su cient to cause the instantaneous
death of the convict.
SECTION 3. Services and Privileges Given to a Death Convict. — A death
convict shall enjoy the same services and privileges accorded to other convicts unless
otherwise provided under this Manual.
SECTION 4. Holding Cell. — Whenever practicable, the death convict shall,
twelve (12) hours prior to the scheduled time of execution, be con ned in an individual
cell in a maximum security level facility. The convict shall be provided therein with a
bunk, a steel/wooden bed or mat, a pillow, a blanket and a mosquito net. cCAIES
SECTION 5. Death Watch. — Four (4) guards shall keep a close watch over a
death convict con ned in the holding cell. Said guards shall keep a detailed log book of
their watch.
SECTION 6. Religious Service. — Subject to security conditions, a death
convict may be visited by a priest or minister of his faith and given such available
religious materials which he may require.
SECTION 7. Exercise. — A death convict shall be allowed to enjoy regular
exercise periods under the supervision of a prison guard.
SECTION 8. Meal Services. — Meals shall, whenever practicable, be served
individually to death convicts inside the cells. Mess utensils shall be made of plastic.
After each meal, the utensils shall be collected and accounted.
SECTION 9. Visitation. — A death convict shall be allowed to be visited by his
immediate family and reputable friends at regular intervals and during designated hours
subject to security procedures.
Subject to the approval of the Superintendent, a death convict shall, seven (7)
days before the scheduled date of execution, be allowed daily visits by his authorized
visitors and his attorney of record.
After the death convict is moved to the holding cell, he may only be visited by
members of the clergy and other individuals granted visiting privileges by the Director.
SECTION 10. Telephone privileges . — The death convict shall not enjoy
telephone privileges after his transfer to the holding cell. The Director may give the
convict said privilege in meritorious cases.
SECTION 11. Log Book for Mail of Death Convict. — Thirty (30) days prior to
the execution date, the Superintendent shall instruct the mail room o cer to forward all
the incoming mail of the death convict to the Commander of the Guards for censorship.
A separate log book shall also be kept for mail matters of the death convict, noting
therein the date and time of their receipt and disposition.
SECTION 12. Noti cation and Execution of the Sentence and Assistance to
the Convict. — The court shall designate a working day for the execution of the death
penalty but not the hour thereof. Such designation shall only be communicated to the
convict after sunrise of the day of the execution, and the execution shall not take place
until after the expiration of at least eight (8) hours following the noti cation, but before
sunset. During the interval between the noti cation and execution, the convict shall, as
far as possible, be furnished such assistance as he may request in order to be attended
in his last moments by a priest or minister of the religion he professes and to consult
his lawyers, as well as in order to make a will and confer with members of his family or
of persons in charge of the management of his business, of the administration of his
property, or of the care of his descendants.
SECTION 13. Suspension of Execution of the Death Sentence. — Execution by
lethal injection shall not be in icted upon a woman within one year after delivery, nor
upon any person over seventy (70) years of age. In this last case, the death sentence
shall be commuted to the penalty of reclusion perpetua with the accessory penalty
provided in article 40 of the Revised Penal Code.
SECTION 14. Place of Execution. — The execution by lethal injection shall
take place in the prison establishment and space thereat as may be designated by the
Director. Said place shall be closed to public view.
SECTION 15. Execution Procedure. — Details of the procedure prior to, during
and after administering the lethal injection shall be set forth in a manual to be prepared
by the Director and submitted to the Secretary for review and approval. The manual
shall contain details of, among others, the sequence of events before and after the
execution; procedures in setting up the intravenous line; the administration of the lethal
drugs; the pronouncement of death; and the removal of the intravenous system.
SECTION 16. Quantity and Safekeeping of Drugs Purchased. — The exact
quantities of the drugs needed for an execution of a death penalty shall be purchased
by the Director pursuant to existing rules and regulations not earlier than ten (10) days
before the scheduled date of execution. The drugs shall be kept securely at the o ce
of the Superintendent of the prison where the death sentence is to be executed. All
unused drugs shall be inventoried and disposed of properly under the direct
supervision of the Director.
SECTION 17. Administering of Lethal Drugs. — The injection of the lethal
drugs to a death convict shall be made by a person designated by the Director.
SECTION 18. Identity of Relatives of Death Convict and of Person
Administering Lethal Injection. — The identity of the relatives of the death convict and
the person who were designated to administer the lethal injection shall be kept secret.
SECTION 19. Persons Who May Witness Execution. — The execution of a
death convict shall be witnessed by the priest or minister assisting the offender, his
lawyers of record not exceeding two (2) in number, by his relatives, not exceeding four,
if the convict so desires, by the prison physician and necessary prison personnel, and
by such persons as the Director may authorize which may include the —
a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his representative;
b. Secretary of Justice or his representative;
c. Superintendent;
d. Chief, NBP Hospital;
e. Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Crime or their
representatives;
f. Chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Peace and Order or
their representatives.
g. Undersecretary of Justice in-charge of corrections.
h. Chairman, Commission on Human Rights or his representative.
i. Police chief of the locality where the crime was committed. CIAHaT

j. Ten (10) media witnesses.
A person below eighteen (18) years of age shall not be allowed to witness an
execution.
SECTION 20. Selection and Composition of Media Witnesses. — The media
witnesses shall be selected from among those present two (2) hours before the
scheduled execution and shall be drawn from the following sectors:
a. two (2) from newsprint (broadsheet);
b. two (2) from newsprint (tabloid);
c. two (2) from TV;
d. two (2) from radio; and
e. two (2) from foreign press.
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.
SECTION 22. Non-Recording of Execution. — The Director shall not allow the
visual, sound or other recording of the actual execution by media or by 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 modi ed
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 fteen (15)
days after its publication in a newspaper of general publication.
DONE in the City of Muntinlupa, this 30th day of March, 2000.
(SGD.) PEDRO G. SISTOZA

Director
APPROVED:
(SGD.) ARTEMIO G. TUQUERO

Secretary

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iii. those who have served one-half (1/2) of their minimum

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e. Youth Offenders or those below eighteen years of age;

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SECTION 6. Mental and Physical Examination of Inmate to be Transferred . —

f. to ventilate his grievances through proper channels; and

SECTION 5. Trust Fund . — Compensation credits earned by the inmate as

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SECTION 8. Special Time Allowance for Loyalty. — A deduction of one- fth

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b. Openly or publicly displaying photographs, pictures, drawings, or

c. the use of physical force by correctional o cers, except in cases

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SECTION 7. Limitations on Media. — The Superintendent may limit the

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SECTION 8. Notification of Kin of Sick or Dead Inmate. — Whenever an inmate

SECTION 3. Approval of an Inmate Organization. — The Superintendent may

SECTION 5. Documentary Basis for Release. — An inmate shall not be

c. Assume the duties of the Director in the latter's absence; and

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vii. He shall immediately report to the Director any irregularity or

iii. He shall see to it that the morning and evening counts of

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SECTION 2. Riots and Other Prison Disturbances. — In the event of riots or

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v. Investigate the causes of the riot and prosecute the ringleaders

vi. All inmates in the affected area shall be required to help in

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SECTION 4. Escort Procedures for Court Appearance. — In escort duties for

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(SGD.) ARTEMIO G. TUQUERO

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