OVERVIEW

As one of the five pillars of the Criminal Justice System, the BJMP was created
to address growing concern of jail management and penology problem. Primarily, its
clients are detainees accused before a court who are temporarily confined in such
jails while undergoing investigation, waiting final judgement and those who are
serving sentence promulgated by the court 3 years and below. As provided for
under R.A. No. 6975, the Jail Bureau is mandated to take operational and administrative
control over all city, district and municipal jails.

The Bureau has four major areas of rehabilitation program, namely:

Livelihood Projects, Educational and Vocational Training, Recreation and Sports,
and Religious/ Spiritual Activities.
These were continuously implemented to eliminate the offenders' pattern of criminal
behaviour and to reform them to become law-abiding and productive citizens. Although
the workplace of the Jail Bureau is confined inside the portals of jail to safeguard
inmates, nonetheless, the Bureau has an inherent function of informing the public of jail
operations and other matters concerning the corrections pillar of the Philippines.
Coincidentally, being a new and growing Bureau, BJMP aims to keep the public abreast
of information regarding jail management and penology.

HISTORY
On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was created thru
Republic Act 6975 as a line Bureau under the Department of Interior and Local
Government. The Jail Bureau is the upgraded version of its forerunner, the Office of Jail
Management and Penology of the defunct PC/INP last headed by BRIG GEN Arsenio
E. Concepcion. As mandated by law, the BJMP shall operate under the
reorganized Department of the Interior and Local Government. Starting from scratch
with 500 personnel in 1991 the BJMP weaned from its mother PC/INP as a mere
component, to become a full-fledge bureau. Director Charles S. Mondejar took
hisoath of office on July 1 of 1991 as the first Chief of the Bureau. The Bureau
of Jail Management and Penology supervises and controls all district, city and municipal
jails.

ORGANIZATION AND KEY POSITIONS

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, also referred to as the Jail Bureau, was
created pursuant to Section 60 to 65, Chapter V, RA No. 6975, and initially consisting of
uniformed officers and members of the Jail Management and Penology service
as constituted under Presidential Decree No. 765. RA 9263 provides that the Bureau
shall be headed by a Chief who is assisted by two (2) Deputy Chiefs, one (1) for
Administration and another for Operations, and one (1) Chief of Directorial Staff, all of
whom are appointed by the President upon there commendation of the DILG Secretary
from among the qualified officers with the rank of atleast Senior Superintendent in the
BJMP. The Chief of the BJMP carries the rank of Director and serves a tour of duty that
must not exceed four (4) years, unless extended by the President in times of war and
other national emergencies. Officers who have retired or are within six (6) months from
their compulsory retirement age are not qualified to be appointed as Jail Director or
designated as BJMP Chief.
The second officer in command of the BJMP is the Deputy Chief for Administration, the
third officer in command is the Deputy Chief for Operations, and the fourth officer in
command is The Chief of the Directorial Staff, all of whom carry the rank of Chief
Superintendent. They are assisted by the Directors of the Directorates in the National
Headquarters who carry the rank of at least Senior Superintendent. The BJMP operates
and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative regions of the country,
headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology, with the rank of
atleast Senior Superintendent. The Regional Director is assisted by an Assistant
Regional Director for Administration, Assistant Regional Director for Operations,
and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers with the rank of at least
Superintendent. The National Headquarters is the Command and Staff Office of the
BJMP, and is composed of the Command Group, Directorates and Management
Support Staff, namely:

COMMAND GROUP:
1) Chief, BJMP
2) Deputy Chief for Administration
3) Deputy Chief for Operation
4) Chief of Directorial Staff

DIIRECTORATES:
1) Directorate for Personnel and Records Management
2) Directorate for Human Resource Development
3) Directorate for Operations
4) Directorate for Inmates Welfare and Development
5) Directorate for Logistics
6) Directorate for Comptrollership
7) Directorate for Program Development
8) Directorate for Intelligence
9) Directorate for Investigation and Prosecution

SUPPORT SERVICES
1) Office of Program Management
2) Office of Legal Services
3) Office of General Services
4) Office of Accounting Services
5) Office of Finance Services
6) Office of Supply Accountable Officer
7) Office of Internal Audit
8) Office of Chaplaincy Services
9) Office of Community Relations Services
10) Office of Information & Communications Tech. Services
11) Office of Health Services
12) NESJO

REGIONAL OFFICE
The BJMP operates and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative
regions of the country, headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and
Penology, with the rank of atleast Senior Superintendent. The Regional Director is
assisted by an Assistant Regional Director for Administration, Assistant Regional
Director for Operations, and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers with
the rank of at least Superintendent.

JAIL PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE

In every province, the BJMP operates and maintains a Provincial Jail Administrator’s
Office
headed by a Provincial Administrator, to oversee the implementation of jail services of
all district, city and municipal jails within its territorial jurisdiction.

DISTRICT JAIL
Within large cities or a group of clustered municipalities, a District Jail headed by a
District Warden may be established.

CITY AND MUNICIPAL JAILS

The BJMP operates and maintains City and Municipal Jails, each headed by a City or
Municipal Warden, as the case may be.

MISSION
To enhance public safety by ensuring humane safekeeping and development
of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in all district, city, and municipal jails for their
integration to society.

VISION
A premier institution highly regarded by society for the secure and humane treatment of
Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) by its competent and motivated corps.

FUNCTION
In line with it's mission, the Jail Bureau endeavors to perform the following functions:
 Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and
municipal jails nationwide;
 Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates;
 Provide for the basic needs of inmates;
 Conduct activities for the development of inmates;
 Improve jail facilities; and,
 Promote the general welfare and development of personnel.

MANDATE
Bjmp is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all
district, city and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and
development of inmates.

CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCE

PRO.T.E.C.S.

PRO – Professionalism
T – Teamwork
E – Efficiency / Competence
C – Commitment
S – Self-Discipline

CORE COMPETENCE
 Continuous skills enhancement of personnel
 Ability to establish linkages and Partnerships
 Responsive Planning
 Timely decision-making
 Expedient implementation

MAJOR PROGRAM
There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of bjmp and they are
the following:
1. Inmate’s custody, security and control program
2. Inmate’s welfare and development program
3. Decongestion program
4. Good governance
CORE PROGRAMS

A. Provisions of Basic Needs

All PDL under custody are provided with three (3) meals (breakfast, lunch and supper).
Adequate supply of potable water is made available to them at all times. Likewise, upon
admission, each PDL is issued his or her PDL uniform consisting of the yellow shirt and
brown jogging pants. Hygiene kits are also distributed to the PDL on monthly or
quarterly basis. Occasionally, the provision of basic needs for the PDL is
supplemented by the food and non-food donations from local government units, non-
government organizations, business sector and private individuals.

B. Health Services

Health services for PDL consist of interventions towards the prevention, promotion,
treatment of illnesses and rehabilitation. All PDL undergo medical assessment upon
admission. During confinement, PDL are provided with health education and
counseling, medical consultations, regular health monitoring, and provided medicines
subject to availability. To maintain the physical health of PDL, they are allowed daily
sunning and physical exercises.

C. Educational Program

The educational program aims to provide opportunities for PDL to achieve mandatory
education. For this reason, BJMP adopted the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of
the Department of Education for the PDL to earn their elementary and high school
diplomas. Teachers in the jail-based ALS are BJMP Personnel who are professional
teachers and trained on the Instructional Method for ALS. In jails where there are no
personnel trained to handle ALS classes, the ALS teachers would be coming from the
Department of Education. All PDL enrolled in the ALS earn their respective Time
Allowance for Teaching, Studying and Mentoring (TASTM) pursuant to RA 10592.

D. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program

The objective of the skills training program is to equip the PDL with technical/vocational
skills which they can use in seeking employment or starting their own business after
release from confinement. To make the PDL as competitive as other potential job
seekers, the skills trainings preferred are those accredited by the Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so that the PDL will be able to earn National
Certifications. Thus, only the PDL who meet the eligibility requirements of the specific
skills training program being offered can participate.

E. Livelihood Program
The livelihood program presents income-generating activities to PDL during their
confinement where they are able to earn for their personal upkeep and for financial
support to their families. The capital for the livelihood project are either from BJMP for
BJMP-funded projects or from the common fund of a group of PDL for non-BJMP
funded projects. Examples of continuing and most popular livelihood projects of PDL
are bags and purses, bonsai made of beads, pastries, rugs, paper crafts, and wood
crafts. To help the PDL earn from these livelihood projects, the jail unit Welfare and
Development Officer (UWDO) facilitates the sale of the products in display centers or
livelihood caravans organized by the local government units and other service
providers. In addition, online or e-marketing of PDL products is also run by the jail unit
Welfare and Development Office.

F. Behavioral Management/ Modification Program

BJMP implements the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) to manage

and modify behaviors of PDL with the goal of positively changing their thinking and
behavior through structured group processes. The program endeavors to teach and
model positive thinking, pro-social values, good decision-making, and positive coping.
Through the program, PDL are trained on socially acceptable ways of behaving and
relating with their fellow PDL and with personnel and visitors thereby fostering a
therapeutic jail environment and maintaining a peaceful communal atmosphere.

G. Interfaith Program

PDL are provided with the opportunity to practice their faith while under custody without
discrimination, subject only to usual safety and security measures. The BJMP
chaplains and imams provide different religious services such as but not limited to mass
celebrations, communal prayers, spiritual counseling, catechism, and others. Religious
organizations and their respective ministers/pastors and leaders are accredited by
BJMP to facilitate their regular contact with PDL for the provision of religious services.

H. Cultural and Sports Program

The cultural program aims to promote camaraderie among PDL, encourage the
development of self-confidence and sharing of cultural talents as form of positive
entertainment. Cultural activities allowed in jails include dance, singing, theatre/drama,
and art workshops. Also, through this program, PDL experience some sense of social
normalcy through the communal celebrations of socio-cultural events like birthdays,
Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day, Christmas, Lent and Easter, Ramadan,
local festivals and other similar activities.

I. Paralegal Program

The main objective of the Paralegal Program is to address the overcrowding in jail
facilities. Through the paralegal program, PDL are assisted in availing of the different
early modes of release. Regional and jail paralegal officers conduct continuous
informative seminars/orientations to PDL on their rights, modes of early release, and
other paralegal/legal remedies which can be availed of by them. Other paralegal
services include paralegal counseling and case follow-up in the courts by the jail
paralegal officers.

J. E-Dalaw

The E-DALAW service is an alternative to the traditional face-to-face visitation between

PDL and respective families. This service enables the PDL to connect with his/her
family through a supervised video call and chat. The program is conceptualized
specifically to cater to PDL whose family members cannot go to the jail for actual visit
because of the long distance to the jail from the residence or workplace of the family
members. However, in case of jail lockdown by reason of public health emergency
where visitation is suspended, all PDL are allowed to use the e-dalaw to communicate
with their families on equitable rotation basis.

SUPPORT SERVICES

A. Human Rights Desks

Every jail facility operates a 24-hour Human Rights Desk handled by a designated
Human Rights Affairs Officer. The main function of the Human Rights Desk is to
receive complaints concerning human rights violations from PDL and visitors and to
report the complaints thru the appropriate reporting system to the concerned BJMP
offices and to the Commission on Human Rights for investigation and appropriate
action.

B. Help Desk

In line with the government’s policy of providing timely and speedy access to
government services, each jail facility has established its own Help Desk managed by a
designated Held Desk Officer. The Help Desk functions as a referral unit where PDL
and visitors can lodge their request for assistance concerning personal or family needs.
These requests are evaluated by the Help Desk Officer and all requests for assistance
that cannot be addressed by the jail are referred to the concerned government agencies
for appropriate action.

C. Referrals for Aftercare

Although BJMP recognizes the importance of aftercare program for PDL to be released
for them to start a new, it is limited only to providing welfare and developmental
programs to PDL while they are in custody. Nevertheless, to ensure continuity of care of
PDL upon release, the jail unit Welfare and Development Officer facilitate referrals to
different community resources. These referrals addressed to the local government units,
non-government organizations and the business sector usually include but not limited to
seeking immediate financial assistance for PDL’s repatriation, employment/livelihood
assistance, educational/vocational training scholarships, medical and psychological
interventions.

SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS

A. Services for Pregnant PDL

Pregnant PDL, by reason of their medical condition, are given special attention by the
jail nurses to ensure compliance to pre-natal and post-natal care, timely provision of
other pregnancy-related needs, and assistance for the care of the newborn until the
latter is endorsed to the immediate family or accredited child-caring agency.

B. Services for Senior Citizen PDL and PDL with Disabilities

In addition to implementing measures to protect the senior citizen PDL and PDL with
disabilities from discrimination and establishing functional priority lanes for them, the
primary policy is to link them to the local Office of Senior Citizen Affairs Office (OSCA)
and Person with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) for the acquisition of their respective
Identification Cards. The respective identification cards issued by the local government
unit are the PDL’s access key to the different services for senior citizens and persons
with disabilities mandated by the Senior Citizen’s Act and Magna Carta for Persons with
Disabilities.

C. Services for PDL with other Special Needs

PDL who are members of the LGBT community maybe segregated from the general
population in terms of housing to prevent potential mistreatments towards them by
reason of their gender expression and other vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, they receive
the same programs and services provided to the general population and they are
encouraged to participate fully in the socio-cultural activities of the jail.

D. Mental Health Services

In general, preventive mental health aimed at reducing incidence of mental health

disorders and developing positive coping mechanisms are provided to all PDL.
Preventive mental health interventions include informative seminars on stress
management, psycho-educational counseling and other supportive psychological group
activities. Likewise, psycho-social support services or stress debriefing to address
trauma are facilitated for PDL after the occurrence of untoward jail incidents or in the
aftermath of devastating calamities directly affecting the PDL.

E. Drug Counseling for PDL with Substance use Disorder

PDL with substance use disorder or have history of illegal drug use and who were
granted plea bargaining under A.M. No. 18-03-16 SC, are provided with drug counseling
using the Katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad (KKDK) approach. The KKDK is a
psycho-educational drug counseling program developed consisting of twenty-four (24)
modules: eighteen (18) modules to be completed by the PDL in a small group setting
with fellow PDL and six (6) family modules to be participated by the PDL’s family. The
drug counseling runs for maximum duration of four (4) months.

KEY OFFICIALS
J/CSUPT LEO P BALDON
Regional Director of the Jail Bureau

J/SSUPT JULIUS L ARRO

Assistant Regional Director for Administration

J/SSUPT MARLON M ROBLES

Assistant Regional Director for Operations

J/SSUPT ALDRIN P ALAAN

Regional Chaplain

J/SUPT ISRAEL R ARBOLEDA

Regional Chief of Staff

J/CINSP JAMES L LASMARIAS

Budget/Chief, Program Development Division

J/CINSP AL JOEY B NEMEÑO

OIC, Comptroller Division/Disbursing Officer

J/SINSP MAR LOUIE V SALCEDO

Chief, PRM/HRD Division

J/CINSP CORNELIO ERWIN B GRIÑO III

Chief, Regional Investigation and Prosecution Division

J/CINSP ALLAN B PAMA

Regional Accountant
J/SINSP RAYMOND D PEREZ
Chief, Legal Service/Regional Hearing Officer

J/SINSP MAR LOUIE V SALCEDO

Chief, Logistics Division

J/SINSP JOCELYN B ELISAN

Chief, Welfare Development Division

J/INSP ALVIN M BALLOGAN

Chief, HRD

J/INSP ROWENA G AUJERO

Chief, CRS Office

SJO3 Jose Rey S Pernia

OIC, RICTMD

SJO2 Datuwata C Sambuto

OIC, RID

SJO4 Harold M Cabrera

RESJO

JO3 Hannah P Lalas

Regional Accountable Officer

JAIL Units
J/SUPT REUBEN D OLIVO
Warden, General Santos City Jail Male Dormitory

J/CINSP JOE ANTHONY M GARGARITA

Warden, North Cotabato District Jail Male Dorm

J/CINSP CORNELIO ERWIN B GRIÑO III

Warden, Tacurong City District Jail Male Dorm
J/CINSP LUCKY MER P NATUEL
Warden, Isulan District Jail

J/SINSP DANILO P CASTILLON

Warden, Koronadal City District Jail

J/CINSP TEDDY G UCHI

Warden, Kidapawan City District Jail

J/SINSP CHARLES LOUIE N SELARIO

Warden, Alabel District Jail

J/SINSP ROMEO S GREGORIO JR

Warden, Kabacan District Jail

J/SINSP ABDULMIJAR U TAHIR

Warden, Pigcawayan District Jail

J/INSP ARIEL S GAMBOA

Warden, Makilala District Jail

J/INSP AILEEN A SANCHEZ

Warden, Tacurong City Dist Jail Female Dorm

J/INSP LOU A TEJANO

Warden, General Santos City Jail Female Dormitory

J/INSP REYNANTE P DELA CRUZ

Warden, Malapatan District Jail

J/INSP ROGELIO D LALAS JR

Warden, Polomolok Municipal Jail

SJO1 Irene A Tenchavez

OIC Warden, North Cotabato District Jail Female Dorm