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AUTHORITIES are now tracking the two inmates who escaped early Monday morning from the national penitentiary’s maximum-security compound, with the Bureau of Corrections describing the fugitives as “armed and dangerous” in a public advisory. READ:

The escapees, identified as Arwin Villeza and Drakilou Yosores Falcon, are convicted of murder and homicide, according to BuCor.

Another prisoner who attempted escape, Pacifico V. Adlawan, 49, was caught after a firefight with the Muntinlupa Police squad.Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra, in a Viber message to reporters, said he has directed the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the incident along with recent riots at the penitentiary known as New Bilibid Prison.

“I will also recommend to the office of the president that disciplinary action be taken against BuCor officials who may be found guilty of gross neglect of duty,” Mr. Gueverra said.

 

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