DOJ to study possible charges over unauthorized excavation in Bilibid

This file photo shows the New Bilibid Prison.

The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday that his department will be studying possible charges in connection with the excavation discovered at the New Bilibid Prison, which began under the watch of suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag.

Asked on DZBB if it is possible that someone might face charges over the unauthorized excavation — which Bantag said was for a diving pool — Remulla said it is possible.

In a previous DZBB interview, Bantag said the excavation was part of a development through a joint venture with Agua Tierra Mina Oro Development Corp. (Atom) — a deal that former Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra and acting BuCor chief Gregorio Catapang Jr. said they are clueless about.

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