QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 568)
To authorize the transfer of the New Bilibid Prison from its current site in Barangay Poblacion, Muntinlupa City to Barangay Cuyambay, Municipality of Tanay, Province of Rizal.
It cites the objective of instituting an improved national prison system conducive to the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates so they can return to mainstream society as useful citizens.
It was established in 1935 as one of the seven (7) penal institutions run by the Bureau of Corrections of the Department of Justice.
For the practical purposes of improving, expanding, and upgrading facilities, and relocating due to the growing number of residential communities around the prison and planned higher/developmental use of the current site.
Proclamation No. 1158, series of 2006 reserved a parcel of land in Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal with an area of 270 hectares.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is authorized and directed to carry out or cause the transfer.
Preparation of technical plans for the new site, procurement of works and services, and development and management of the new correctional facility.
The DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and other concerned government agencies.
The funding requirements and arrangements are to be determined jointly by the DOJ, DBM, and DPWH.
It implies DBM and DPWH are joint decision-makers with DOJ regarding funding sources and requirements for the transfer of prison facilities.
Within six (6) months from the date of issue of the Executive Order.
It repeals, amends, or modifies all executive issuances, rules, regulations, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with EO No. 568.
It takes effect immediately.
It shows executive action can both authorize an agency to act (DOJ) and mandate planning, procurement, coordination, funding determination, and an implementation timeline.
The DOJ coordinates with DPWH for works and services and jointly determines funding arrangements with DPWH, indicating DPWH’s involvement in infrastructure and related public works components.