BuCor moves to charge CIW officials over P6M fund shortage

MANILA—The Bureau of Corrections has approved charges against two officials and five other staff members at the Correctional Institution for Women in connection with more than P6 million in unaccounted funds and administrative violations. Bureau Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. authorized the filing of administrative cases following an investigation into the financial discrepancies at the women's facility. The charges stem from irregularities in the handling of inmate trust funds and related accounting procedures at the institution. Officials did not immediately disclose the specific positions of those facing charges or elaborate on the nature of the administrative violations. The action represents the latest disciplinary measure taken by BuCor as it seeks to address accountability issues within its operations and restore public confidence in the bureau's management of correctional facilities.