Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong)

Correctional Institution for Women
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Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong) is located in Metro Manila
Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong)
Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong) is located in Luzon
Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong)
Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong) is located in Philippines
Correctional Institution for Women (Mandaluyong)
LocationMandaluyong, Philippines
Coordinates14°34′55″N 121°02′18″E / 14.58197°N 121.03836°E / 14.58197; 121.03836
StatusOperational
Capacity2,925
Population3,196 (as of May 2019[1][2])
Opened1929
Managed byBureau of Corrections
CityMandaluyong
CountryPhilippines

The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) is a women's prison located in F. Martinez Avenue, Mauway, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The prison is operated by the Bureau of Corrections.[3][4]

History

The prison first opened on a 18-hectare (44-acre) property on February 14, 1931. Previously, women inmates used to be held at the Old Bilibid Prison.[3][4]

When the Philippines used to execute death penalty convicts, female inmates condemned to death were held at CIW.[5] Ron Gluckman of Asiaweek described the women's death row as appearing like a secondary school.[6][7]

Capacity

In January 2023, its population of inmates, at 3,297, exceeded the capacity, which was only 1,008.[8]

Planned closure

Before 2028, the now 15-hectare CIW will be closed and moved to a facility outside of Metro Manila, Gregorio Catapang Jr. announced on May 14, 2023.[8]

Facilities

The Correctional Institution for Women has three different camps namely the Maximum Security Compound which consists of the Old and New Building, the Medium Security Camp and Minimum Security Camp.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Request: correctional institution for women (Tracking no: #DOJ-315440544916)". Freedom of Information - Philippines (www.foi.gov.ph). Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines. May 21, 2019. Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "Request: correctional institution for women (Tracking no: #DOJ-315440544916)". Freedom of Information - Philippines (www.foi.gov.ph). Department of Justice - Republic of the Philippines. May 21, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Correctional Instiutiton for Women". www.bucor.gov.ph. Bureau of Corrections. 2012. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Correctional Institution for Women". bucor.gov.ph. Republic of the Philippines - Bureau of Corrections. June 18, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Araneta, Sandy (October 22, 2001). "1,020 death convicts await execution". The Philippine Star (www.philstar.com). Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  6. ^ Gluckman, Ron (July 23, 1999). "INSIDE STORY: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT". Asiaweek. Archived from the original on May 31, 2001. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Gluckman, Ron (July 23, 1999). "Waiting to Go (Death Row in the Philippines)". Ron Gluckman in Cyberspace (www.gluckman.com). Manila: Ron Gluckman. Archived from the original on August 20, 2000. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Torres-Tupas, Tetch (May 15, 2023). "Correctional Institution for Women to close in 5 years". INQUIRER.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.