Old Bilibid Prison

Then known as “Correctional Jail and Military Prison” occupied in the heart of Manila. The old prison was established by the Spanish colonial government 1865 via royal decree. 600 inmates; and the Presidio, which could hold 527 prisoners.

Due to increasing crime, the Philippine Government enacted Commonwealth Act No. 67 and a new prison was built in Muntinlupa. Construction began in 1936.

1941, the new facility was officially named “The New Bilibid Prison”.