Five-star jail
A satirical column alleges that influential inmates at Metro Manila’s biggest jail receive special privileges, including personal aides, private cooking…
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BJMP seeks Manila City Jail declared as historical site
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology is renewing efforts to have the Manila City Jail complex, formerly known as Old Bilibid Prison and built in 1865,…
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Remulla to conduct ‘personal, surprise visits’ to QC Jail
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announces surprise inspections at Quezon City Jail to address claims of special treatment for detainees, vowing strict action…
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BJMP denies ex-Speaker’s special treatment in jail
Malacañang and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology have denied claims that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez secretly left the Quezon City Jail Male…
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Sandiganbayan summons jail officials over Romualdez exit allegations
The Sandiganbayan summons BJMP officials over allegations of unauthorized movements by former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is detained on a…
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BJMP denies special treatment for Romualdez at QC jail
BJMP refutes claims of special treatment for Martin Romualdez at Quezon City Jail, emphasizing equal custodial rules for all detainees amid ongoing…
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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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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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Grease is the word
The grease has apparently trickled down from the warden to select jail guards, to include the delicious food the big guy desires.
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SC eyes house arrest, other alternatives to jail
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said the Supreme Court is considering house arrest, medical confinement and community-supervised release to help reduce jail…
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Despite summits, jail congestion stays high
Jail congestion in the Philippines has improved from 292 percent to 281 percent despite two national decongestion summits and government efforts to address…
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Romualdez’s jail cell awaits
We don’t have the authority to intercept them before an arrest warrant is issued, so it is always telegraphed.
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QC Jail cell ready for Romualdez
Quezon City Jail prepares a detention cell for former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as he remains in hospital following an arrest warrant.…
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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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Shabu falls from Ormoc jail officer’s pocket, leads to arrest
An Ormoc City Jail officer was arrested after a sachet containing 2.34 grams of suspected shabu fell from his pocket, prompting a facility-wide search and drug…
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BJMP: Estrada did not slip in jail, suffered knee pain while walking
BJMP says Senator Jinggoy Estrada did not slip in the New Quezon City Jail but suffered severe knee pain while preparing for a court-ordered hospital check-up.
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