Officials and prison guards at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) should not only be investigated, they should also undergo lifestyle checks to determine if they are living beyond their means, Sen. Francis Escudero said on Tuesday.

According to Escudero, a lifestyle check on prison officials and personnel is in order after a surprise raid conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that led to the discovery of contraband, including firearms and illegal drugs inside the penal facility.

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