THERE IS NO way a butcher can escape the New Bilibid Prison facility, especially with deteriorating health and age catching up on him, says Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr.
In a statement, Catapang categorically denied reports that retired Army general Jovito Palparan is ‘missing,’ even as he claimed that the ‘butcher’ remains detained at the NBP facility in Muntinlupa City.
Catapang made the remark following a recent manifestation filed by private complainants Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeño, who expressed concerns that Palparan might no longer be detained at the NBP facility.
According to Catapang, Palparan continues to serve his sentence within the NBP premises, adding that any transfer of inmates, especially high-profile individuals like Palparan, follows strict protocols and proper documentation.
Citing BuCor data, none of which reflects in its records. He also reassured the public and the concerned parties that the BuCor maintains transparency and accountability in managing the custody of all inmates.
“Any future developments or changes in his detention status will be communicated through official channels to maintain clarity and public trust,” he added.
Palparan was convicted by a Bulacan court in 2018 for kidnapping and serious illegal detention in connection with the disappearance of University of the Philippines (UP) students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño.
