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Kapatid spox banned from entering CIW due to alleged repeated violations —BuCor
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday defended the banning of Fides Lim, the spokesperson of political prisoner group Kapatid, from entering the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), saying it did so due to repeated violations and unruly behavior.
In a letter sent to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla dated July 12, BuCor Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. said Lim has been banned since April 29 after a thorough investigation.
The bureau said it found alleged repeated instances of 'defiance, arrogance, and disruptive conduct towards corrections officers, including high-ranking officials, during visits at the New Bilibid Prison' from February 2024 to October 2024.
'There are procedures to follow when visiting a PDL, and we treat everyone the same. No special treatment; all are equal,' Catapang said in a statement.
'We have to maintain order and adhere to security protocols within the correctional system to ensure a safe environment for both staff and PDLs,' he added.
This came after Lim asked the Department of Justice to investigate why she was denied entry while delivering food to a person deprived of liberty (PDL) last week.
GMA News Online has asked Lim for comment but has yet to receive a response as of posting time. —KG, GMA Integrated News
