ILOILO CITY – An inmate stabbed his tormentor to death at the Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Pototan, Iloilo on Friday, Oct. 7. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-6 identified the victim as Melvin Gemio, 39. Atty. Anthony Dogelio, BJMP-6 spokesperson, said that the suspect, Elbert...
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 Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has reported no untoward incident during the onslaught of typhoon "Karding". BJMP jail Director Allan Iral described the bureau’s jail facilities now to be in ‘normal situation’ as minor damages were immediately fixed. “Sa magdamag na...
A total of 40 paintings of the Marikina City Jail-Male Dormitory inmates are currently on display at the 22nd National Association of Dental Traders, Inc. (NADTI) Trade Exhibit at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Thursday,...
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) chief Director Allan Iral warned on Monday, Sept. 19, that he will not give a second chance to any of his men who would be involved in illegal drug trade in side jail facilities. “Walang puwang ang mga tiwali at mapang-abuso sa ating (BJMP) hanay....
CAMP MARCELO A ADDURU, Tuguegarao City – A member of Communist Terrorist Group who is the number one most wanted person in Nueva Vizcaya who carried a reward of P5.2 million has been found at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Angeles City, Pampanga on Thursday, Sept. 8....
Jail Management and Penology chief Director Allan Iral's idea of a perfect Christmas is for Filipinos to patronize handmade lanterns of the persons of disabilities (PDLs) under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). As such, he urged Filipinos to purchase them in support of the...
The chiefs and vice chiefs of government agencies in the security sector met Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, Sept. 5, in a command conference to discuss the country's peace and order and security situation. Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff (PHOTO BY AFP/FB) This,...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. graced the blessing ceremony of newly-acquired logistical supplies such as pistols, laptops, and service vehicles for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) at the new Quezon City Jail in...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. ordered a thorough investigation into the protest action of at least 100 inmates of the Iloilo District Jail in Pototan, Iloilo due to the alleged inedible food at the facility. Being an attached...
All inmates in the detention facilities manned by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), especially in areas hit by tropical storm "Florita" are safe, the bureau's top official said on Wednesday, Aug. 24. BJMP chief Director Allan Iral said the initial action they implemented is to...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. confirmed on Monday, Aug. 22, that more local government units (LGUs) had committed to a usufruct agreement in the construction of jail facilities to ease the congestion woes in the Bureau of Jail...
