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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the University of the Philippines have signed an agreement granting each other access to land in Laguna and Palawan.
The agreement was signed on Friday, July 31, at the Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman in Quezon City, which the BuCor described as “a significant land exchange agreement, signaling a new era of strategic land use and expanded educational opportunities.”
Under the reciprocal arrangement, BuCor will gain access to 500 hectares of UP’s Laguna-Quezon land grant to establish a Regional Prison Facility (RPF) in Laguna. In exchange, UP will receive 500 hectares of BuCor's land in Iwahig, Puerto Princesa City.
"This partnership addresses logistical needs, such as the establishment of a regional prison facility as we prepare for the closure of the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City come 2028," Catapang said.
He added that this agreement could serve as a model for future collaborations aimed at enhancing public service and educational initiatives across the country.
Education Access and PDL workforce development. According to the bureau, a partnership on education access and workforce development was also signed between the agency and UP.
Under this agreement, UP- Open University (UPOU) will facilitate access to its massive open online courses, including those relevant to workforce development and professional growth, for both BuCor personnel and Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
The UP Alumni Association will coordinate with UPOU and BuCor regarding informational materials, PDL inquiries, enrollment, participation and guidance during program implementation.
The UPAA will also make the services of its job placement office available for PDLs who successfully graduate from UPOU under this program and are due for release from BuCor.
