The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Saturday said masses were held in various prison farms for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who died while serving time.
The BuCor said its Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. also ordered his superintendents for the placement of one big wreath for the departed PDLs in their respective areas of jurisdiction “to symbolize unity and solidarity in remembering those who have passed away while in detention.”
“This reflected a sense of empathy and respect for the departed individuals under BuCor’s care,” said Catapang.
The BuCor chief’s directive included the lighting of candles during the mass celebrations, giving emphasis on the 20 PDLs whose bodies were not claimed by their relatives and recently buried by the bureau at the NBP Cemetery.
“Nakakaawa naman dahil may 20 PDLs na pinalibing natin kamakailan sa NBP Cemetery ang hindi na madadalaw ng kanilang pamilya kaya inatasan natin si NBP Superintendent, Chief Inspector, Roger Boncales na magtirik ng kandila sa puntod ng bawat isa sa kanila,“ said Catapang.
Information provided by the BuCor showed that there are a total of 384 unclaimed PDL cadavers buried at the NBP Cemetery from November 9, 2022 to date, including the 20 buried last October 24.
The BuCor said Catapang had also instructed the facilitation of supervised video calls for PDLs at the NBP in Muntinlupa City from November 1 to November 2.
This effort allowed the PDLs an opportunity to virtually connect with their families and pay tribute to their departed loved ones during the observance of these important days through electronic means, it said.
—VAL/ GMA Integrated News
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