Stabbing at New Bilibid Prison leaves one dead and two injured

A stabbing incident at the New Bilibid Prison in the Philippines resulted in one death and two injuries on January 2. The attack occurred at 7:15 a.m. in the Maximum Security Compound. The Bureau of Corrections is withholding the names of those involved until their families are notified. They emphasized the importance of maintaining dignity for the affected families. In response to the incident, the Bureau has instructed prison superintendents to implement precautionary measures to prevent retaliation and ensure the safety of inmates and staff during the investigation.