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BJMP: No money demanded in exchange for special treatment of PDLs at QC Jail

Published Apr 28, 2025 06:44 am

 

BJMP demands swift completion of facilities

 

The Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJD) said  it has neither collected money nor demanded any favors in exchange for extending special treatment or services to the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under its supervision.

The statement of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) came after a social media post, purportedly from jail personnel, is promising special; treatment for PDLs. 

The BJMP asked the public to immediately contact and report the incident to proper authorities in the event that scammers try to call and convince them to accept their offer.

In the event these incidents occur, the public may contact the nearest BJMP office or call its hotline number 09360514244.

Earlier, QCJMD warden Supt. Warren M. Geronimo warned that other scammers claiming to be BJMP personnel using the Facebook Account name ‘Dalaw Jail (Jail Visit)’ demand payment to ensure that appropriate services like medical treatment are provided to the PDLs.

“Kung mayroong tatawag sa inyo o magpapadala ng mensahe gamit ang pangalan ng QCJMD upang manghingi ng pera o pabor, nakatitiyak kayo na ito ay isang scam (If anybody contacts you or send messages using the QCJMD name asking for money or favors, this is a scam for sure),’’ Geronimo stressed.

The BJMP reiterated that appropriate measures like medical interventions and decongestion efforts are being undertaken free of charge to make the living conditions of the PDLs ‘less uncomfortable.’

With the measures in place, BJMP spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Bustinera noted that the initiatives help prevent the rise in the number of skin infectious diseases and other ailments in its jail facilities.

In ensuring the well-being of the PDLs, Bustinera cited the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Quezon City government in supporting the BJMP’s health and wellness cause with the conduct of the “mass treatment program’’ for the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory PDLs suffering from skin infectious diseases.

Citing the importance of the activity, the BJMP thanked the ICRC for providing the necessary medicines and medical supplies in the treatment of the infectious diseases of the PDLs.

The BJMP explained that skin ailments like scabies are prevalent in the jail facilities since infectious skin diseases spread easily in tight-faced areas like cages.

Upon the recommendation of the “Scabies Prevalence Survey,’’ the BJMP said “the initiative also includes the disinfection of tools and facilities within the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory.’’

The BJMP revealed that the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) survey stressed the need for immediate medical intervention to address the growing cases of scabies among PDL.

In the recent medical intervention activity, the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory said that all cells and tools were thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with the PDLs also treated with benzyl benzoate lotion, which was applied to the entire body. 

“There were also info sessions for PDL to better understand scabies: its symptoms, and how to treat and prevent it,’’ the QCJMD said.

Currently, the QCJMD pointed out that “it is the largest prison scabies mass treatment’’ administered nationwide, adding that “this is also the first of several jails that the survey has serious cases of scabies to be addressed by the BJMP.’’

“By making the right policies and response, we can prevent and contain scabies in jails. So, we can preserve the dignity and humane treatment of PDL,’’ the QCJMD continued.

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