BJMP to provide assistance to 3 inmates who won BSKE

Faith Argosino 11/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Three inmates who won the October 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) will receive assistance from officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in performing their duties while in detention,…

BJMP, police support proposed ordinance regulating use of unmanned aerial vehicles, drones

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Rey Gealon proposed an ordinance regulating the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft, or drones, within Cebu City. Gealon said in a public hearing on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, that…

2 criminal cases vs. Jay Sonza junked but broadcaster stays in jail

Zacarian Gavin Sarao 08/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) provisionally dismissed two criminal cases filed against broadcaster Jay Sonza on Thursday. His release was directed “unless held for some lawful other causes.” In an order by…

Pregnant woman in Mandaue nabbed for sneaking illegal drugs into prison

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A pregnant woman was apprehended by personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mandaue City for trying to sneak illegal drugs into the facility while visiting her live-in partner…

Probe begins on PDL jumping off jail building

Paul Lauro 05/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An investigation is now being conducted to shed light as to why a person deprived of liberty (PDL) died after allegedly jumping off a building inside the Cebu City Jail on Tuesday, May…

Mandaue City Jail transfers to new facility

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/29/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Jail will be transferred to its new facility in Dungguan, Barangay Basak in the city this June. Jail Superintendent Atty. Jonathan Baltar said that they have already transferred over 700…

Dalaw sa Pasko: At least 500 visit PDLs at Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Shortly after sunrise on Sunday, people started to line up outside of the male dormitory of the Cebu City Jail in Barangay Kalunsan, eager to finally spend Christmas Day with their jailed loved ones.…

Mandaue BJMP to inmates’ family: Wait for schedule of in-person visitation

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/21/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines—The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mandaue City is advising the family of the inmates to wait for the schedule of in-person visitation of each inmate this Christmas and New Year. Lawyer…

Greyhound operation conducted in Lapu-Lapu City Jail male dormitory; contrabands found, seized

Futch Anthony Inso 11/25/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Several contrabands were confiscated from prison cells in the male dormitory of Lapu-Lapu City Jail during greyhound operation conducted on Friday morning, Nov. 25, 2022. These included nails, cable wires, hand saw, improvised…

Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory launches dancing inmates program

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 10/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Persons Deprived of Liberty, who are now detained at the male dormitory of the Cebu City Jail, showcased their talent in dancing during the celebration of the National Correctional Consciousness Week 2022 on…

Mandaue City to give additional allowance to members of PNP, BFP and BJMP

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/04/2022

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Members of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire and Protection, and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology assigned in Mandaue City may receive an additional allowance from the city government soon.…

129 Cebu City Jail Female Dorm inmates graduate from ALS

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 08/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One hundred twenty nine Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) of the Cebu City Jail Female Dorm graduate from Alternative Learning System (ALS) on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Of the 129 graduates, 49 graduated…

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