The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has strengthened its workforce with the addition of 2,226 new jail officers, bringing its total personnel to 28,963 as it moves closer to its target of 46,984 officers. The new recruits, composed of 1,794 men and 432 women, took their oath on...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed on Wednesday, July 15, that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is now under its custody following the commitment order issued by the Third Division of the Sandiganbayan where he is facing a case of plunder. BJMP spokesperson Supt. Jayrex...
The new Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas is spacious and with modern designs compared to other detention facilities, the Bu reau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) assured on Sunday, July 12. And this new facility is ready to accommodate Sen. Rodante Marcoleta who is currently under...
Chief Supt. Efren Nemeño officially assumed his post as head of the Bureau of the Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) following his oath taking ceremony on Thursday, July 9, at the Quezon City Reception House. On July 1, President Ferdinand “Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. signed the appointment of...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)–Marikina City Jail received sewing machines, television sets, and hygiene kits from the Marikina City government in support of rehabilitation efforts and the welfare of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). On Friday, July 3, Mayor Marjorie Ann...
In celebration of Pride Month and to promote respect for diversity, the Mandaluyong City Jail Male Dormitory (MCJMD) held its Pride Month Culminating Activity, highlighting the talents and individuality of LGBTQIA+ Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The event, held on June 26 through the...
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) chief Director Ruel Rivera stepped down after more than three decades in government service, closing his 31-year career with a lasting legacy in bringing back the dignity of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In his retirement parade held at Camp...
A 33-year-old former Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) employee and his live-in partner were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, on Tuesday night, June 9, which resulted in the seizure of P374,000 worth of shabu. The suspects were collared on...
Vice President Sara Duterte visited her self-confessed "bagman" Ramil Madriaga and supporter former Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnie Teves at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City last year. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin...
Around P46.1 million worth of fresh, high-quality, and locally grown produce were directly procured by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) from farmers to ensure the delivery of healthier meals for its persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Department of the Interior and Local...
The congestion rate in all the jails supervised and managed by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) t is now down to 294 percent from 600 percent during the previous administration. In a press briefing, BJMP spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said the current congestion rate is...
As Cainta, Rizal Mayor Kit Nieto believes that people who are detained also deserve second chances, he has ensured that their well-being inside the jail is being taken care of, giving them a reason to rebuild their lives and start anew. On Thursday, Feb. 19, Nieto visited the Bureau of Jail...
