Ball game in New Bilibid turns into a riot

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Two rival gangs engage in a brawl in the middle of a volleyball game

RIOT. A file photo of the New Bilibid Prison building facade by Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – At least two inmates were left dead and another wounded in a ball-game-turned-riot at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City on Monday, March 17, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima said.

De Lima said Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Franklin Jesus Bucayu confirmed the Monday incident to her through a text message. The BuCor is an agency under the DOJ.

In an interview with reporters, De Lima said two rival gangs – “Batang City Jail (BCJ)” and “Sputnik” – engaged in a violent brawl in the middle of a volleyball game between inmates.

BCJ and Sputnik have always been caught in bloody fights in NBP.

Details on what triggered the Monday riot are currently under investigation. De Lima said an official report on the incident is likely to be released by NBP authorities on Tuesday, March 18, during her visit to the penitentiary.

So they are investigating… That’s perenial, yung gang, yung ganyang incidents. Pina-paano [imbestiga] ko pa what exactly triggered that – doon ba sa game o something else,” de Lima said. (So they are investigating… That’s perennial, the gang, incidents like that. I have ordered the investigation on exactly what triggered that – whether it’s due to the game or something else.)

De Lima is set to visit the NBP on Tuesday to speak at the graduation rites of new prison guards. 

“Right after that event, I will be meeting with NBP officials. Pag-uusapan din naman yan. Howcome meron na knives o sharp objects? Although most of these, I understand, are improvised objects. So that wil be part of my inquiry tomorrow,” she said. (Right after that event, I will be meeting with NBP officials. We will talk about that. Howcome there are knives or sharp objects? Although most of these, I understand, are improvised objects. So that wil be part of my inquiry tomorrow.)

The NBP is the country’s main penitentiary.  – Rappler.com

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