MANILA, March 12 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Tuesday said it would implement its years-long deferred program requiring eligibility and educational requirements for its workers under Republic Act (RA) 10575 or the "Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013."

In a statement, the BuCor said the program would affect 275 personnel who failed to complete the required eligibility and educational requirements within the extended time frame.

The law provides for the professionalization and upgrading of qualification standards in the appointment of the BuCor personnel.

Its personnel were given five years from the date of the law's effectivity to obtain the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility.

Meanwhile, Bucor Director General...