Audit: 341 of 488 jails ‘congested’
The Commission on Audit reports that 341 Philippine jail facilities were critically overcrowded in 2025, with Consolacion Municipal Jail in Cebu recording a…
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BJMP destroys 232 confiscated phones in Northern Mindanao
The BJMP in Northern Mindanao has destroyed 232 confiscated mobile phones, including smartphones and keypad devices, to enhance security in detention…
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BJMP honors 57 personnel, 13 jail units in CALABARZON
Gawad Penolohiya recognizes outstanding service and humane care for persons deprived of liberty
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PhilHealth services reach 80,000 PDLs
Both agencies aim to strengthen healthcare delivery in jail facilities.
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BJMP Bicol adopts revised ALS curriculum for inmate education
Discover how BJMP Bicol is transforming inmate rehabilitation with a revised Alternative Learning System curriculum, empowering detainees through education and…
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80,000 inmates covered by PhilHealth
More than 80,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities will gain access to PhilHealth coverage under a…
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BJMP Bicol issues 50 pistols to personnel after firearms training
BJMP Bicol issues 50 Taurus TX9 pistols to personnel after firearms proficiency training in Albay to strengthen jail security and promote responsible firearm…
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Over 80,000 inmates gain PhilHealth coverage
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PhilHealth covers BJMP detainees
‘They will also be issued identification cards and Member Data Records, enrolled in the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), and given access to health…
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PhilHealth, BJMP partner to expand healthcare access for over 80,000 detainees
PhilHealth and the BJMP signed an agreement to expand healthcare access and insurance coverage for more than 80,000 persons deprived of liberty across 28 jail…
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PhilHealth to enroll BJMP detainees in health coverage
PhilHealth partners with BJMP to enroll detainees as indigent members, ensuring access to healthcare services through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program. Learn how…
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New Baguio jail seen improving inmate rehabilitation
Discover how Baguio City's new detention facility aims to improve rehabilitation programs, reduce overcrowding, and help inmates reintegrate into society with…
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BJMP, PhilHealth boost PDL health care
He said the agreement reinforces the shared responsibility of the two agencies in addressing the health needs of PDLs, ensuring continuity of care and…
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BJMP, PhilHealth sign deal to expand health care for PDLs
BJMP and PhilHealth join forces to enhance health care access for persons deprived of liberty, ensuring inclusive services and promoting universal health care…
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Sandiganbayan transfers Romualdez’s custody to BJMP
The Sandiganbayan ordered Martin Romualdez committed to the Quezon City Jail but allowed him to remain at Cardinal Santos Medical Center pending a ruling on…
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BJMP Baguio seeks new facility to ease jail congestion
BJMP Baguio is pushing for a modern jail facility to ease severe congestion at the city’s aging detention center, where PDLs far exceed capacity. Learn how the…
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Meth ‘smuggler’ at Valenzuela jail collared
Jail guards arrest a 46-year-old woman accused of attempting to smuggle 0.41 grams of suspected shabu into Valenzuela City Jail for her detained partner.
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