In total, they found 10 game fowls and 15 horses. Three pythons were later discovered at the basement of the director’s quarters, which Bantag used to occupy.
“And these animals were personal belongings, which cannot be utilized for the benefit of BuCor … The government is using taxpayers’ money to take care of these animals which are not property of BuCor. We are looking to file complaints against personnel who are involved in this issue,” Catapang said. “The NBP is a large area. What do you want your personnel to do, run after escaping inmates?” he said, noting that taking care of horses was much cheaper than buying and maintaining a vehicle.
NBP has its own “agro production area” where inmates, with the assistance of the DA, do not only grow fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants, but also raise goats, sheep and chicken for eggs and meat. He said it was funded by Agua Tierra Oro Mina Development Corp. under a joint venture agreement with BuCor. He did not disclose the project cost.Based on the deal signed in December last year, NBP facilities were to be transferred to a 234-hectare property in Barangay Pias, General Tinio town in Nueva Ecija, which was donated by Atom to BuCor.
Bantag, however, maintained that it was within his authority as BuCor head to enter into the partnership with the private firm.
That’s a nice place it’s like a good quality retirement home
Wala ba itong boss? Why is justice dept surprised? No visits at all?