PJ wants inmates database to aid decongestion of jails, transfer provincial jails to BJMP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu third district Representative and Deputy Speaker Pablo John Garcia has filed a bill in Congress seeking to establish a centralized system for the monitoring of inmates nationwide in aid of decongesting penitentiaries in the country. Garcia’s House Bill No. 7703 wants a digital network that will be the database of […] The post PJ wants inmates database to aid decongestion of jails, transfer provincial jails to BJMP appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Negros Occidental health office urges masking amid pertussis threat
The Negros Occidental provincial health office is campaigning for the use of face masks amid the threat of pertussis or ”whooping cough.”.....»»
Danao City ‘gun maker’ nabbed in raid
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 39-year-old man, who was accused of the illegal manufacture of guns, was arrested in a raid in his residence in Sitio Sapangdako, Barangay Matija, Danao City in northern Cebu, Tuesday dawn, March 26. In a report, the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) said that the raid was based on a.....»»
Filinvest Invests P16B in Ciudad BTO Project
The development of Ciudad will finally be realized after the Province of Cebu turned over Friday a parcel of the property to homegrown developer Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) through a build-transfer-operate (BTO) engagement. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Tristan Las Marias, FLI president and CEO, formally kicked off the project in simple ceremonies onsite on […].....»»
LCPO gets an acting city director
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has a new acting city director following the promotion and transfer of Police Colonel Elmer Lim to another region. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson for the LCPO. Torres stated that Police Colonel Noel Flores, the current Deputy Regional Director for.....»»
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers – report
The procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft Windows and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic options, a Financial Times report says.....»»
Locked in: UE star rookie Casiey Dongallo dispels transfer rumors after 6-game skid
UE super rookie Casiey Dongallo quickly shuts down fast-swirling rumors of her looming exit from the Lady Warriors despite going through a lengthy six-game losing streak.....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
500 Bilibid inmates moved to Davao prison
At least 500 prisoners from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa have been transferred to the Davao Prison and Penal Farm......»»
DAR proves unending government support to farmers
DAR Eastern Samar Provincial Office proved once again that delivery of government assistance is unending with the recent turnover of farm machineries and inputs to an agrarian reform beneficiaries organization (ARBO) in Hernani, Eastern Samar......»»
DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority
The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
Direk Jade Castro, 3 iba pa pinalaya na matapos makulong ng 40 araw
MAKALIPAS ang 40 araw, pinalaya na ang direktor na si Jade Castro at ang tatlo pa niyang kasamahan matapos kasuhan sa pagsunog umano ng isang modern jeepney sa Catanauan, Quezon noong January 28. Kagabi, March 11, nakalabas na sa Bureau of Jail Management Penology (BJMP) ng Catanauan si Direk Jade at sina Ernesto Orcine, Noel.....»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
Victorias BJMP rehab program draws community support
Victorias BJMP rehab program draws community support.....»»
74K ka binilanggo gibuhian sa BJMP
74K ka binilanggo gibuhian sa BJMP.....»»
BJMP decongests jails nationwide, releases over 74,000 inmates from January to October
BJMP decongests jails nationwide, releases over 74,000 inmates from January to October.....»»
Espinoza: A loss for BJMP and the CCPO?
Espinoza: A loss for BJMP and the CCPO?.....»»
SPD allows inmates to vote
The Pateros Municipal Police Station conducted voter education and voting simulation exercises for more or less 80 persons deprived of liberty in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting democracy and inclusivity. The activity, conducted in collaboration with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Department of Education was held at the BJMP Municipal Hall in Pateros and Polling Precinct Friday and witnessed the active participation of esteemed individuals committed to fostering civic engagement among the PDL community. Among the attendees were Armando Mallorca, Election Officer, representatives from DepEd, including the Electoral Board, and P/Col. Wilson Alicuman, Chief of Police, Pateros MPS, as well as Warden JSInspector Chrisvill O. Villamor. It was divided into two parts, the first segment focused on Voter’s Education tailored specifically for the PDLs. During the session, the PDLs were enlightened about the significance of their right to vote and the unique opportunity extended to them. The emphasis was on empowering them with knowledge, enabling them to make informed choices and actively participate in the democratic process. In the second part of the event, a comprehensive simulation of the voting procedure was conducted. The post SPD allows inmates to vote appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BJMP to allow 56,679 inmates to vote
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology has signed a memorandum of agreement that will allow 56,679 persons deprived of liberty to cast their votes in the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, a BJMP official said yesterday......»»
‘Bata-bata’ system could be blamed for jail mismanagement — ex-BJMP chief
This is how retired P/Maj Gen Aquilino Jacob, a former chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, described the penitentiary system. He criticized the personnel who were not qualified and only got their position through political connections and the 'bata-bata' system. In an exclusive interview with Daily Tribune, Jacob, an appointee of former President Joseph Estrada, expressed shock at the lack of necessary training among BJMP personnel, who were appointed based on political endorsements. He initially considered the agency leadership position less fulfilling but eventually accepted the challenge and committed to making improvements. According to Jacob, familiarity among jail guards and detainees is expected, but professionals who undergo training, have a deep dedication to their job and receive proper compensation can resist temptation. He added that wardens are in charge of jail facilities and are responsible for meeting the needs of detainees and guards. It's important to choose the right warden based on merit, rather than political connections, although this is difficult in the Filipino culture. “Mahirap mangyari ito na hindi pagbigyan ang mga VIP lalo na kung hinihirit nila ma-pwesto ang mga bata nila na kadalasan ay nagiging abusado at idagdag pa na siguro may pakinabang ang nasa itaas nila,” Jacob said. Jacob disclosed that during his time at the BJMP, he made a recommendation to integrate all jail management in the country into one single agency. He explained that there are several detention facilities that are being managed by different agencies like PNP, NBI, BI, NBP, and others. He described the situation as "fragmented". He suggested that having one agency in charge would prevent collusion between detainees and guards, while also making accountability easier. After retiring from PNP services in 1998, 91-year-old Jacob still enjoys serving as a public servant. He is currently a barangay kagawad in Brgy. Guadalupe Viejo, serving in a low-key and quiet position in his community. The post ‘Bata-bata’ system could be blamed for jail mismanagement — ex-BJMP chief appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Zambo BJMP facility remains drug-free
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted a “random drug test” on 157 personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, as well as 450 persons deprived of liberty inside the Zamboanga City Reformatory Center. ZCRC warden Supt. Xavier A. Solda reported yesterday that BJMP personnel and the PDLs underwent a random drug test conducted by PDEA inside ZCRC. Solda said the activity was aligned with the “Buhay Ingatan Droga Ayawan," or BIDA, program of the Department of Interior Local Government. Solda reported that no one from among the BJMP jail security personnel and PDLs tested positive for illegal drug use. “I am happy to report to the public that PDEA personnel have cleared all BJMP security personnel and our PDLs detained inside the jail facility from the influence of drugs,” Solda said. “Nobody among the 157 BJMP jail security personnel and 450 PDLs were found positive for using drugs,” Solda said. We have a solid stance against illegal drugs inside the jail facility, Solda emphasized. The post Zambo BJMP facility remains drug-free appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»