The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has directed all prisons nationwide to take precautionary measures ahead of the expected impact of Typhoon Tino.
BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said the agency has implemented proactive steps to ensure the safety and preparedness of correctional facilities.
He specifically ordered officials at the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Leyte Regional Prison, and Davao Prison and Penal Farm to remain alert and prioritize both safety and communication “to navigate through this potentially hazardous situation.”
Catapang stressed the need for readiness and contingency plans tailored to each facility’s specific needs, especially during severe weather events.
As of 2 p.m., Typhoon Tino was located 235 kilometers east-southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts of up to 155 km/h. It is moving west at 25 km/h and may make landfall over Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands by Monday night or Tuesday morning before crossing Visayas and northern Palawan.
