Gerald Bantag | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Director-General of the Bureau of Corrections | |
| In office September 20, 2019 *On secondment from the BJMP until March 4, 2022 *Suspended since October 21, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Nicanor Faeldon |
| Succeeded by | Gregorio Pio Catapang (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald Quitaleg Bantag |
| Alma mater | Philippine National Police Academy |
| Correctional career | |
| Service |  BUCOR  BJMP |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service years | 1996–present |
| Rank | Jail Senior Superintendent |
Gerald Quitaleg Bantag is a former Filipino corrections officer and retired jail officer who served as Director-General of the Bureau of Corrections. As of July 2023, a manhunt is underway for his capture due to his alleged major role in the killing of Percy Lapid in 2022.[1]
A film based on his life titled Heneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera has been produced in 2023, starring Jason Abalos as Bantag, though it has yet to be given a release date.[2]
- ^ Cariaso, Bella (July 11, 2023). "Abalos: Manhunt for Bantag still on". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ De Guzman, Perry (May 21, 2023). "Heneral Bantag (Anak ng Cordillera)". Facebook. Facebook, Inc.
Written & Directed by Perry De Guzman