Plans are afoot for the construction of a maximum security prison facility for 2,000 inmates convicted of heinous crimes, “who should not be within the reach of other people.” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said as much during the DOJ’s budget hearing at the Senate. Boying Remulla said the Department of Justice is in talks with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to finalize the details of building the prison facility in Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental next year. Media dub it a “supermax prison.” Let’s hope DPWH contractors and engineers construct an escape-proof facility….