𝗕𝘂𝗖𝗼𝗿, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | The Bureau of Corrections launched its first “Patriotic Ride” headed by BuCor Director General USEC Nicanor E. Faeldon. Pioneering this activity with the theme BAR DRUGS BEHIND BARS, it aims to promote unity on the Bureau’s silent existence and challenges in fighting illegal drug operations behind walls. -> more picures here
The event green-flagged at dawn of the 24th of April in front of the Administration Building, New Bilibid Prison (NBP), Muntinlupa City and make its way across different Operating Prison and Penal Farms (OPPFs), viz: Correctional Institution for Women, Mandaluyong City; Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm, Occidental Mindoro; San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm, Zamboanga City; Davao Prison and Penal Farm, Davao Del Norte; and Leyte Regional Prison, Leyte. In this initial run, sixty-four (64) participants (composed of BRC riders, CIW riders, Medical Staff and Drivers, ODG Staff and Security) joined the activity, thus livening up the sense of camaraderie.
From Point-A to Point-B and back, the participants completed the grueling 3,500km route within 11 days passing by Batangas Pier, Abra de Ilog, Port of Bulalacao, Caticlan Port, Iloilo Port, Bacolod Port, Simplicio Port, Negros Occidental, Dumaguete Port, Dapitan Port, Cotabato City, Lipata Port, Liloan Port, San Isidro Port, Matnog Port and Sipocot Camarines Sur via motorcycle, ferries (ro-ro) and other transportation. Capping it off back at the Director’s Quarters, NBP, Muntinlupa City on 4 May 2019, 0030H.
OPPF Superintendents’ CTCSupt Maria Fe Marquez of Correctional Institution for Women; CSupt Raul P. Levita of Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm; CSupt Robert Veneracion of San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm; CSSupt Melencio Faustino of Davao Prison and Penal Farm; and CCInsp Pedro Padilla of Leyte Regional Prison extended their warmest accommodations and support to the team.
For this noble mission, there were good Samaritans who, in their own way also extended their wholehearted support to the team. Our deepest appreciation to Mr. Cris Bulastig, Mr. Ramon Molejona and Mr. Rene Gendive for their indulgence and generosity.
Also, our sincerest thanks and snappiest salute is given to Motor Center Safety Enterprises-Revzone, Zamboanga City General Manager Mr. Emmanuel M. Diu, Ms. Evelyn L. Francisco and staff for taking good care and rendering excellent service on our team’s motor vehicles. Todo miembro del team ta Saluda conostedes y no puede olvida el ayuda ya dale canila.
Muchisimas gracias! Vaya con Dios!!!
In conclusion, an awarding ceremony was held on 6th of May at the Bureau of Corrections, National Headquarters. In attendance were USEC Nicanor E. Faeldon, Deputy Director General for Operations ASEC Melvin Ramon G. Buenafe, Directors of different Directorates and Superintendents of NBP. Also in attendance were representatives from Highway Patrol Group namely Atty. Gary de Castro, Atty. Hilario Paredes and Mr. Resty Ocampo.
The Patriotic Ride ignites the passion of Bureau of Corrections to set a benchmark in advocating public awareness against illegal drugs through one of its mandates that is to safekeep national inmates/Persons Deprived of Liberty (PsDL) by protecting the community in incapacitating these PsDL from further committing criminal acts and to totally cut them off from their criminal networks.
