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One of the DVDs found was a copy of the popular
TV series Prison Break.


'Like a motel'

Congressman Magtanggol Gunigundo found a DVD stash that included a sexy DVD, some Nazi DVDs and a DVD of the hit TV show about life behind bars, "Prison Break.”

One kubol was full of mirrors, prompting one of the mediamen to quip, “Parang motel ah.”

The temperature inside the buildings with the kubols is very humid.

Some kubols have 2nd floors or are on split levels.

The inmates were lined up outside as lawmakers from the justice committee did an ocular inspection of the place.

The lawmakers were accompanied by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Officials.

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Dismantle kubols

Biazon called for the dismantling of the kubols, an order De Lima promptly gave.

Biazon recalled how he saw the kubol of one Chinese inmate who is a drug lord. “Can you imagine an inmate having control and locking of cells? Gwardya di makapasok!"

NBP Supt. Ramon Reyes said it’s a practice he just found when he assumed office.

Reyes confirmed his predecessor, Diokno, had already ordered these dismantled, but the place where the affected inmates will be transferred is still due for repair for a month.

Reyes confirmed there is a double standard on who gets to avail of the kubols. Those with resources can avail of those. Those without, can’t.

De Lima promptly ordered the dismantling of the kubols discussed. She also wants NBP officials to come up with an action plan on how to dismantle the rest of the kubols.

Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo asked Reyes to monitor the DVDs and CDs allowed inside as part of the entertainment.

Illegal drugs problem

Inmate Nonito Arele, for his part, told lawmakers that 2-3 weeks ago, they apprehended some illegal drugs. They could not give more details, but Reyes assured that charges have been filed. He was ordered by the committee to furnish them a copy of the charge.

Aside from illegal drugs, another issue that came up was prostitution inside Bilibid. Apparently, sex workers are allowed in.

Few details were given as the lawmakers decided to take it up in executive session.

The committee has decided to do an ocular inspection of all of the country’s penitentiaries.

After the hearing, De Lima was surprised to find out that 3 prison guards were charged for illegal demolition and malicious mischief over the demolition of the kubols in the past. She will look into their cases.

Short, medium, long-term plans

Also, during the hearing, De Lima revealed that the short-term solution for prison congestion which President Aquino is considering is shipping some inmates to the Iwahig Penal Colony in Palawan.

The medium-term solution is shipping inmates to other prison facilities nationwide.

The long-term solution is the regionalization of the prisons or the creation of the so-called Bilibid Estate in another location. -- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/

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