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...
A 10,000 liter water tanker was sent by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to Cabuyao City Jail as aid for over 70 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) suffering from diarrhea. Philippine Red Cross The organization said that the water tanker was dispatched on Tuesday night, Sept. 20 after PRC Chairman...
Two artist inmates of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) San Juan continue to give new meaning and color to their fellow persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) with their acrylic paintings after the facility introduced a program that will give inmates an honest and noble way of living...
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...
Various arts and handmade products crafted by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are displayed at the five-day anniversary trade fair of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 3 that started on Friday, Aug. 12, at SM City Marilao. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)...
At least 93 percent of the inamtes under the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have already been vaccinated against the Covid-19. JMP spokesperson Supt. Xavier Solda said the figure translates to a total of 122,777 out of the 131,708 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr. said on Wednesday, Aug. 10, that he will initiate random drug testing in all the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities. And if any of the BJMP personnel or persons deprived of...
CAGAYAN -- Bayong Fashion Bag created by persons deprived of liberty (PDL) is gaining popularity. In fact, there is a high demand for the native bags as manifested by numerous orders in Ballesteros town. Photo via Liezle Inigo The Ballesteros District Jail Bayong Fashion Bags or BDJ Bayong Bags...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos warned wardens of jails under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to shape up, saying surprise visits will be part of his routine within his 100 days in office. An attached agency of the...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Eduardo Año made his last command visit on Monday, June 13, at the National Headquarters of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Quezon City. BJMP photo In his message, Año commended the BJMP personnel for their sacrifices...
