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BJMP chief, 3 other jail officers hailed in PNPA alumni homecoming rites

Published Mar 9, 2024 05:21 am
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Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Director Ruel received the "Lakan Achievement Award" for his "excellent performance and exceptional contribution" in the jail service during the 44th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Alumni Homecoming in Silang, Cavite on Saturday, March 9.

The PNPA has recognized Rivera for being instrumental in crafting pioneering policies and programs to "digitalize major programs and services of the agency to decongest the jail and improve the living condition of persons deprived of liberty (PDL)."

Hailed as the "People’s General" in the BJMP, Rivera has spearheaded the transformative jail reform programs that have solidified the bureau’s role as a major key player in the field.

Aside from Rivera, BJMP Senior Supt. Rufino Santiago, Supt.  Xavier Solda, and Chief Inspector Catherine Cardaño were bestowed the Lakan Distinguished Awards.

Santiago, a member of the PNPA Kaagapay Class of 1996, is the current chief of the BJMP Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Center (PCVE/C). He is a seasoned officer whose wealth of experience in field operations and administrative functions helped laid the jail bureau’s blueprint on anti-terrorism and jail security efforts. 

He is also instrumental in forging numerous partnerships with various stakeholders of the agency, sustaining long time efforts on jail safekeeping and operations. 

Meanwhile, a member of the PNPA Masaligan Class of 2011, Cardaño was cited for her innovations in providing logistical support that led to results in her field of assignments.

She is also instrumental in the timely completion of at least 14 projects and acquisition of lot donations for BJMP in the Bicol Region.

On the other hand, Solda led a series of innovations and jail reform programs, promoting dignity and human rights in jails while pushing for efficient and citizen-centric service delivery to their clienteles. 

Rivera, a member of the PNPA Patnubay Class of 1995 and the youngest Lakan general of the academy, cited his three subordinates for their contributions to the jail service and in maintaining the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in the service.

“I implore you to continue taking the lead in ensuring the best kind of service to our clienteles especially to the persons deprived of liberty under our care," Rivera said.

“Let us continue to live with the Academy’s tenets of justice, integrity, and service at all times," he added. 

The PNPA Alumni Homecoming also recognized outstanding individuals from the police and fire service, marking another milestone for this distinguished institution that produced its first graduates with the pioneering Maharlika Class of 1980.

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