The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said Friday, Dec. 16, that it has conducted surprise inspections in its 39 jail facilities to ensure no illegal contrabands are in possession of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) who are qualified to participate in the upcoming Barangay and...
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa...
Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte lauded the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) for its support for the national education agenda during the recent 2022 Partners Appreciation ceremony held in Mandaluyong City. “We are humbled by the recognition...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) urged the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to register for next year’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). BJMP Director Allan Iral made the call as the voter registration resumes on Dec. 12 after the previously scheduled BSKE...
After more than two years, persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will finally enjoy personal visits in time for the Christmas season. This, after BJMP chief Director Allan Iral allowed face-to-face visit which was deprived to PDLs since March...
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the General Trias City Jail will experience a festive Holiday season spirit with granted requests from the "PDL Christmas Wish Tree." General Trias City Jail warden Chief Insp. Williamere Villaester said that the ‘PDL Christmas Wish Tree’ was designed to...
CEBU CITY – Visitation at the Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory in Barangay Kalunasan here is set to resume. To ensure a smooth flow of the visitation’s return, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-run facility will hold a dry run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3. Jail Officer 3 Blanche Aliño, the...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) vowed on Monday, Nov. 28, to implement stricter measures against the entry of illegal drugs entry in its facilities while ensuring that counseling and rehabilitation will be provided to the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). BJMP chief Director...
As the countdown to Christmas Day begins, the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service (PJPS) launched a new project for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). Philippine Jesuit Prison Service (Facebook) “Give joy on Christmas. Christmas is a time where love is more felt and experienced. We call to mind...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. lauded the illegal drugs reformation program of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), saying it establishes self-respect in a move to give a new lease of life to those detained for illegal...
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. today supported Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla's move to regionalize jails to uphold the rights of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). Abalos said regionalization would solve many problems involving PDLs,...
The Quezon City government announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that persons deprived of liberty (PDLS) in the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJMD) may continue their basic education through the first senior high school program to be offered by its Schools Division Office (SDO). “Karapatan ng...
