Prison and Penal Farms: Brief History, Programs, Facilities and Sub-Colonies PDF

**PRISON AND PENAL FARMS: BRIEF HISTORY, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SUB-COLONIES** **JAILS: PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL, CITY AND DISTRICT** **Group 1** **Molina, Gherlyn** **Daysa, Novie** **Acbayaan, Jayson** **Amiten, Rico** **Uligan, Alester** **Schedule: MWF 9:30-10:30am** **Iwahig Prison and...

**PRISON AND PENAL FARMS: BRIEF HISTORY, PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SUB-COLONIES** **JAILS: PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL, CITY AND DISTRICT** **Group 1** **Molina, Gherlyn** **Daysa, Novie** **Acbayaan, Jayson** **Amiten, Rico** **Uligan, Alester** **Schedule: MWF 9:30-10:30am** **Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (BuCor)** **Brief History: *the prison without walls*** During the Spanish regime, Puerto Princesa was designated as a place where offenders sentenced to banishment were exiled. In November 16,1904, during the American occupation, Gov. Luke Wright suggested to Gov. Forbes the establishment of a penal colony in the province of Palawan. This penal settlement, which originally comprised an area of 22 acres, originally served as a depository for prisoners who could not be accommodated at the Bilibid Prison in Manila. The Philippine Commission of the United States Government passed Act No. 1723 in 1907 classifying the settlement as a penal institution. Superintendent Lt. George Wolfe was the first prison director while RJ Shields was the first American Superintendent. In 1921 the first Filipino Superintendent was appointed, in the name of Mr. Ramon Victorio. Sec. 1709 of Revised Administrative code of 1917 mandated the its creation. "Upon the Iwahig Reservation, in the Province of Palawan, there shall be maintained an institution subsidiary to the main prison, to be known as the Iwahig Penal Colony." **Programs** **Agricultural Activities:** Inmates are engaged in farming rice, abaca, coconut, corn, copra, vegetables, and fruits. They also participate in cattle farming, goat production, poultry and piggery, including tilapia fisheries and dairy productions. The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) represented by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), and its partner private companies signed a memorandum of agreement for the first agriculture hub under the Reformation Initiative for Sustainable Environment for Food Security (RISE) project at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on August 18, 2023. The 501-hectares of land of IPPF will be planted by the PDLs. As many as 200 minimum-security inmates are responsible for farming and office-related work, as well as for supervising the tasks of the medium-security inmates. Nearly 1,000 of the latter, who wear blue T-shirts, take care of the rice paddies, coconut plantations, corn fields and vegetable plots scattered across the prison grounds. **Vocational Training:** Provides training in carpentry, weaving, handicrafts, reflexology and furniture making in partnership with Technical Vocational Skills Development Authority (TESDA). These activities help inmates develop skills that are useful upon reintegration into society. **Vocational Training:** Provides training in carpentry, weaving, handicrafts, reflexology and furniture making in partnership with Technical Vocational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) **Educational Programs:** The education training program is one of the reformation programs that include Basic Literacy Programs, Lower Elementary, Advanced Elementary, and Junior High School through the ALS in coordination with the DepEd. **Spiritual and Recreational Programs:** Includes religious activities, spiritual counseling, sports, and other recreational activities. A cultural dance show often arranged by the inmates is a vibrant representation of Filipino traditions and serves as a form of entertainment and expression for the prisoners. During scheduled visits, tourists can watch these performances, which often feature folk dances and music reflective of the diverse Philippine culture. It is also an opportunity for the inmates to showcase their talents and engage with visitors in a positive, rehabilitative environment. Sports are an integral part of the rehabilitation program at Iwahig, and visitors can watch inmates engage in various athletic activities, including basketball games. **Livelihood Programs:** carpentry, handicraft, farming, selling snacks. A portion of their earnings must be kept in a trust account until inmates finish their terms so they have some savings after being released. **Tagumpay Settlement Program:** (Proclamation No. 97, s. 1954 by late Pres. Magsaysay) Owing to its vast land holdings, allocated 1000 hectares which were distributed to released inmates who want to settle in Palawan. Each released prisoner awardees are given a six hectares farm lots as homestead. **Facilities:** **Dormitories:** Separate housing facilities for minimum, medium, and maximum-security inmates. Every morning, nearly 1,000 of the medium-security inmates (those in blue shirts) plant or harvest rice, vegetables and other crops growing in fields scattered across the penal farm. Up to 200 minimum-security prisoners, distinguishable by their brown shirts, are responsible for office-based administration as well as for supervising the blue-shirted detainees. Aside from maximum-security inmates, who are kept isolated inside the prison, all convicts learn a trade outside their barracks. Maximum security prisoners include those incorrigibles and those who have newly arrived from the New Bilibid Prison, Manila. **Agricultural Fields:** Extensive farmland where inmates cultivate rice, vegetables, and other crops. **Workshops:** Facilities for carpentry, furniture-making, weaving, and handicraft production. **Recreation Areas:** Spaces for sports like basketball and volleyball, as well as other leisure activities. **Health Center:** Basic healthcare facilities providing medical services to inmates. **Chapel**: A facility for religious services and spiritual activities. **Sub-Colonies:** **Central Sub-Colony:** The main area where administrative offices and the central facilities are located (14,700 hectares). **Montible Sub-Colony:** A sub-colony focused primarily on agricultural activities (8,000 hectares). **Sta. Lucia Sub-Colony:** An area designated for high-risk inmates and additional agricultural work (9,685 hectares). **Inagawan:** Site for Tagumpay Settlement (13,000 hectares). **Davao Prison and Penal Farm (Davao Penal Colony)- (BuCor)** **Brief History: *biggest source of income of BuCor*** The Davao Penal Colony is the first penal settlement founded and organized under the Filipino administration led by Gen. Paulino Santos. The settlement, which originally had an area of approximately 30,000 hectares in the districts of Panabo and Tagum, Davao del Norte, was formally established on January 21, 1932 by virtue of Act No. 3732. It has a prison reservation of 8,000 hectares. Governor Dwight Davis signed Proclamation No. 414 on October 7, 1931, which reserved a site for the penal colony in Davao province in Mindanao. The site offered ideal conditions for agricultural activities. During World War II, the colony was converted into a concentration camp where more than 1,000 Japanese internees were committed by the Philippine-American Armed Forces. On December 20, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Forces attacked Davao and the colony was among the establishments taken over by the invading army. The entire settlement was thrown into confusion and a great number of prisoners escaped. **Programs:** **Agricultural Activities:** Inmates engage in the production of rice, corn, bananas, and other crops. The colony is also known for its abaca plantations, which have been a key economic activity. At the Davao Penal Colony, inmates work on the banana plantations of Tagum Development Company (TADECO) which has a joint venture agreement with BuCor. With all these, DAPECOL is considered as the highest income earner among the Philippine Correctional Institution. **Vocational Training:** Offers training in various trades such as carpentry, tailoring, handicraft production, and small-scale industrial activities through TESDA **Educational and Skills Training Programs:** Provides formal and non-formal education, including literacy programs and skills training to improve employability after release. **Therapeutic Community (TC) Programs:** Community of inmates working together to help themselves and each other, restoring self-confidence, and preparing them for their reintegration in the community **Sports and Recreation:** There are various indoor sports activities, programs, tournaments and leagues all year round, to include basketball, volleyball, billiards, table tennis and chess. **Tanglaw Settlement Program:** a settlement site for released prisoners who no longer wish to return to their homes but choose to remain in Davao as homesteaders. **Facilities:** **Dormitories:** Housing units for inmates based on their security classification (minimum, medium, maximum). **Agricultural Areas:** Large fields designated for crop cultivation, livestock raising, and abaca production. **Workshops**: Facilities for vocational training in carpentry, tailoring, and handicraft making. **Healthcare Center:** Provides basic medical care and services to inmates. **Recreation Areas:** Areas designated for sports and other recreational activities, such as basketball courts and open fields. The latest addition is the newly constructed indoor sports center/gymnasium at the Maximum Security Compound which boasts of a competition-standard flooring, sound system, locker rooms and bleachers. **Chapel and Worship Centers:** Spaces for religious activities, spiritual growth, and counseling. **Sub-Colonies:** **Panabo Sub-colony:** the site of the TADECO banana plantattion **Kapalong Sub-colony** **Leyte Regional Prison (BuCor)** **Brief History: youngest penal colony** The Leyte Regional Prison, located in Abuyog, Leyte, was established in January 21, 1973 through Proclamation No. 1101 to help decongest the overpopulated prisons in Metro Manila by transferring inmates from these facilities. It primarily serves the Visayas region and is one of the seven operating prisons under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) in the Philippines. **Programs:** **Vocational Training:** Offers courses in carpentry, tailoring, handicraft production, and small-scale industries like furniture making. **Agricultural Programs:** Includes farming activities like rice and vegetable farming, poultry, and livestock raising. **Educational Programs:** Provides literacy classes, non-formal education, and skills training to help inmates acquire new skills and prepare for reintegration. **Spiritual Programs:** Regular religious services, spiritual counseling, and fellowship activities. **Work and Livelihood Programs:** The Welfare and Development Officer (UWDO) facilitates the sale of the products in display centers or livelihood caravans organized by the LGU, in addition to online or e-marketing of PDL products. **Facilities:** **Dormitories:** Separate living areas for minimum, medium, and maximum-security inmates. **Agricultural Fields:** Land designated for crop cultivation, poultry, and livestock raising. **Workshops:** Areas for vocational training in carpentry, tailoring, and handicraft production. **Recreation Areas:** Spaces for sports and leisure activities. **Chapel and Education Center:** Facilities for spiritual programs and educational activities. **Pasalubong Center:** marketing center for crafts made by inmates as part of their livelihood program. **San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm (BuCor)** **Brief History*:first and oldest penal institution*** Established in 1869 by the Spanish colonial government, San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm is located in Zamboanga City. It originally served as a facility for political prisoners and rebels but later expanded to house common criminals. It is said that Dr. Jose Rizal was incarcerated in this penal colony. It is one of the oldest penal farms in the Philippines and was significantly developed during the American colonial period. According to historical accounts, the San Ramon Prison was established in Southern Zamboanga on August 21, 1870 through a royal decree promulgated in 1869. Established during the tenure of Governor General Ramon Blanco (whose patron saint the prison was named after), the facility was originally established for persons convicted of political crimes. Considered the oldest penal facility in the country, prisoners in San Ramon where required to do agricultural work. On November 1, 1905, Reorganization Act No. 1407 was approved creating the Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Commerce and Police, integrating the Old Bilibid Prison, San Ramon Penal Colony, and Iwahig Penal. The Philippine Coconut Authority took over the management of the coconut farm from San Ramon. On January 1, 1915, it was included under the Bureau of Prisons. In 1912, Gen. John Pershing, chief executive of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, classified the institution as a prison and penal colony and therein confined people sentenced by the courts under his jurisdiction. Under Pershing's supervision, several buildings with a capacity for 600 prisoners were constructed. After several years, the colony became practically self-supporting with 75,000 coconut trees, which were planted at the beginning of Pershing's administration, contributing to the colony's self-sufficiency. Aside from coconuts, rice, corn, papaya, and other crops were also cultivated. In 1995, Congresswoman Maria Clara Lobregat proposed the transfer of San Ramon Prison to Bongiao town, in the mountainous area of Zamboanga, to give way to a special economic zone. **Programs:** **Agricultural Activities:** Involves farming of coconuts, rice, and other crops; livestock raising (cattle, goats, chickens). **Vocational Training:** Includes training in carpentry, tailoring, furniture-making, and handicrafts. Recently, TESDA also conducted wellness and massage training for some PDLs in the facility. **Rehabilitation Programs:** Educational classes, spiritual counseling, and psychological support for inmate rehabilitation. **Health and Wellness Programs:** Basic healthcare services, sports, and recreational activities. **Facilities:** **Dormitories:** Separate living areas for minimum, medium, and maximum-security inmates. **Farming Facilities:** Large agricultural fields, livestock pens, and a coconut plantation. **Workshops:** Areas for carpentry, tailoring, and other vocational skills. **Healthcare Center:** Basic medical facilities for inmate healthcare. **Recreational Areas:** Sports fields and spaces for leisure activities. **Correctional Institution for Women (CIW)- (BuCor)** **Brief History** The Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) was established in 1931 in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, as the first and only penal facility dedicated exclusively to female inmates in the Philippines. It was designed to cater specifically to the needs of women prisoners and to separate them from male inmates. **Programs:** **Skills Development:** Offers vocational training in sewing, baking, cosmetology, handicrafts, and cooking. **Educational Programs:** Provides literacy classes, basic education, and alternative learning systems to help inmates continue their education. **Health and Wellness Programs**: Regular health check-ups, fitness programs, and access to psychological counseling. **Spiritual Development:** Includes religious services, spiritual counseling, and bible studies. **Facilities:** **Dormitories:** Multiple dormitories to accommodate inmates based on their security level and special needs (e.g.,elderly, pregnant women). **Workshops**: Dedicated areas for sewing, baking, handicrafts, and cosmetology training. **Healthcare Center**: A facility with medical and psychological services, including a small infirmary. **Recreation Areas:** Spaces for physical activities and social interaction. **Chapel:** A place for spiritual gatherings and religious services. **Sub-Colonies:** The CIW does not have formal sub-colonies, but the facility is organized into various dormitories and workshops based on the inmates' classification, skills, and rehabilitation needs. **Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (BuCor)** **Brief History** Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm (SPPF) is one of the oldest penal institutions in the Philippines. It was created pursuant to Proclamation No.72 and is a 16,000 heactares penal farm. It was established on September 26, 1954, in Sablayan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, as part of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) initiative to decentralize the country's penal system. The facility was created with a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates through agricultural work. The penal colony is designed for minimum security prisoners. **Programs** **1. Education Program** -they have formal education from grade 1-4 - ALS (Alternative Learning System) - TESDA on different fields. **2. Religious and Moral Program-** inmates are free to join their belief or exercise their religious affiliations guided by civilian religious volunteer. **3. Behavioral Modification Program**-deals with the changing of the prisoner's behavior specially those who are a drug dependent. - Therapeutic Community Program- can be compared to a rehabilitation center outside the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm. **4. Livelihood Program**- concerns about teaching the prisoners how to farm and do mechanic works. Prisoners are also being trained to make souvenir products that they can promote to other places. **5. Sports and Recreation Activities**- prisoners are being taught to engage in different kinds of sports and recreation activities. **6. Health and Welfare**-focuses on prisoners' good health and help them maintain it. **Sub-Colonies** Three sub-colonies were later organized. One is a reservation which this day remains part of a protected rainforest. Another is in a coastal area. The third was used by the national government as a relocation site for refugees from the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991. Recently 4 sub-colonies: \- **Central**: houses the majority of inmates and administrative offices \- **San Isidro**: formerly known as San Isidro Vicente de Prosperoso Prison : securing the reservation and enhancing the agricultural and fruit production -**Siburan**: established on December 8, 1991 under the supervision and management of 13 guards including COG and one civilian employee farm foreman - **Pasugui**: established on December 18, 1957 owned by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and became operational that was intended for political prisoners in 1972 : has a total land area of almost 50 hectares and prison compound area of 2.1 hectares **Facilities** The facilities at Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm include the following: **Prison Dormitories:** The facility has several dormitories for different classifications of inmates, including minimum and medium security prisoners. These dormitories are segregated based on the security risk posed by the inmates. **Administrative Offices:** Located centrally in the prison, the administrative offices manage the operations of the penal farm and handle all inmate records, security, and rehabilitation programs. **Farming Areas:** Vast agricultural lands are dedicated to the cultivation of crops such as rice, corn, and vegetables. There are also livestock pens for animal husbandry and fishponds for aquaculture. **Vocational Workshops:** Equipped for various vocational training activities such as carpentry, metalwork, and other technical skills, these workshops help inmates develop trades they can use after release. **Educational Facilities:** These include classrooms where inmates can attend literacy programs and educational courses, providing them with opportunities to continue their studies. **Health Facilities:** A medical clinic is available to provide basic healthcare to the inmates. There are programs aimed at ensuring the physical and mental well-being of the inmates, with regular check-ups and psychological services. **Religious Facilities:** Chapels and prayer rooms are available to cater to the religious needs of inmates, with regular services provided by religious groups. **San Jose Receiving Station:** It is a temporary holding area for new arrival prisoners. **Others**: colonists' dormitories, employees' quarters, guardhouse, recreation hall, and post exchange. **New Bilibid Prison (BuCor)** **Brief History** The New Bilibid Prison (NBP) is the largest and most prominent correctional facility in the Philippines. It is located in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, and serves as the national penitentiary. The NBP was established in 1940 to replace the old Bilibid Prison, which was built in 1865 in Manila during the Spanish colonial period. Due to overcrowding in the old facility, the new prison was constructed on a sprawling 551-hectare area in Muntinlupa, away from the capital's densely populated areas. The New Bilibid Prison is managed by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), under the Department of Justice (DOJ). It is the primary facility housing individuals convicted of serious offenses and those serving long-term sentences. The prison has evolved over the years, but it continues to face issues of overcrowding due to the growing number of inmates. **Programs** ***Major Programs*** There are four (4) major programs, they are the following: - Inmate custody, security and control program - Inmate welfare and development program - Decongestion program - Good governance ***Core Programs*** **Provisions of Basic Needs** Each PDL under custody is provided with three meals (breakfast, lunch and supper) and an adequate supply of potable water at all times. Upon admission PDL uniforms were issued and a monthly or quarterly basis of hygiene kits to PDL. The provision of basic needs is supplemented by food and non-food donations from LGU, NGO, business sector and private individuals. **Health Services** During confinement, PDL are provided with health education and counseling, medical consultations, regular health monitoring, and medicines subject to availability. To maintain the physical health of PDL, they are allowed daily sunning and physical exercises. All PDL undergoes medical assessment upon admission. **Educational Program** The educational program aims to provide opportunities for PDL to achieve mandatory education. PDLs enrolled in Alternative Learning System (ALS) earn their respective Time Allowance for Teaching, Studying and Mentoring (TASTM) in pursuant to RA 10592. ALS teachers are BJMP Personnel who are professional teachers and trained on the Instructional Method for ALS. **Skills Training/ Enhancement Program** The PDLs are being offered a skills training program to help them prepare for employment and start their own businesses after release from prison. The trainings preferred are those accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so that the PDL can earn National Certifications. Thus, only the PDL who meet the eligibility requirements of the specific skills training program being offered can participate. **Livelihood Program** The livelihood program presents income-generating activities to PDL during their confinement. 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. **Behavioral Management/ Modification Program** PDL are taught positive thinking, pro-social values, good decision-making, and positive coping. They 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. **Interfaith Program** PDL are provided with the opportunity to practice their faith while under custody without discrimination. The BJMP chaplains and imams provide different religious services such as 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. **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. **Paralegal Program** 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. **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. It is used especially in times of lockdown where visitation is suspended **Special Program for Vulnerable Groups Services for pregnant PDL** Pregnant PDLs are given special attention by the jail nurses to ensure compliance to pre-natal care, timely provision of other pregnancy-related needs, and assistance for the care of the newborn **Services for Senior Citizen PDL and PDL with Disabilities** There are respective identification cards (IDs) issued by the LGUs that can be used by the PDLs who are Senior Citizens and PWDs to have access to the different services mandated for them by the Senior Citizen's Act and Magna Carta for PWDs. Protection from discrimination and establishing functional priority lanes are some of the benefits. **Services for PDL with other Special Needs** Members of LGBT community maybe segregated from the other PDL in terms of housing to protect them from potential mistreatments and discrimination because of their gender expression. Nevertheless, they will still receive the same programs and services provided to other PDLs and they are encouraged to participate fully in the sociocultural activities of the jail. **Mental Health Services** There is preventive mental health intervention provided to all PDLs including informative seminars on stress management, psycho-educational counseling, and other supportive psychological group activities, it aimed to reduce incidence of mental health disorder and develop positive coping mechanisms. Likewise, after an untoward jail incident, devastating calamities and etc., there are psycho-social support services or stress debriefing facilitated to address their trauma. **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 PDLS's family. The drug counseling runs for maximum duration of four (4) months. **Facilities:** **Prison Dormitories:** The prison has dormitory-style housing for inmates, segregated by security levels (maximum, medium, and minimum). Overcrowding is a persistent issue, with dorms often holding more inmates than their capacity allows. **Security camps** **1. Maximum Security Compound** (NBP Compound): -for prisoners whose sentence are 20years and above, life termers or with capital punishment. -they can participate livelihood program(crafts making). **2. Medium Security Compound** (Camp Sampaguita): -for prisoners whose sentence are below 20 years and those classified for colony assignment. -activities includes production of handicrafts. -the facility provide education in elementary, high school, vocational training and adult literacy program. **3. Minimum Security Compound** (Camp Bukang Liwayway): -open camp with less restrictions and regimentations. -for prisoners 65 years old and above. -prisoners who have 6 months or less to serve. **Inmate Reception And Diagnostic Center** \- formerly known as Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC). \- entry point of all incoming prisoners. \- provides education and training of inmates at medium security compound. **Workshops and Vocational Areas:** The facility includes areas where inmates can work and receive vocational training, such as carpentry shops, tailoring shops, and metal workshops. **Educational Facilities:** Classrooms and educational centers within the prison provide spaces for inmates to attend literacy programs, take courses, and access educational materials. **Healthcare Facilities:** The NBP has a prison hospital, but its ability to provide adequate medical services is often stretched due to the large inmate population. It provides basic healthcare, with medical staff handling common illnesses and minor surgeries. **Recreational Facilities:** There are areas for sports and recreation, including basketball courts and open spaces where inmates can engage in physical activity. **Religious and Worship Areas:** Chapels and mosques are provided for the religious needs of the inmate population, with regular services and counseling offered by various religious groups. **Visitation Areas:** Visitation areas allow family members to meet with inmates during designated visitation times. These are critical for maintaining the social and emotional well-being of the prisoners. **Provincial Jail (Provincial Government -- Governor)** A provincial jail in the Philippines is a type of detention facility managed by the provincial government. These jails primarily house inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences, typically for less serious crimes with sentences of **three years or less**. Unlike national prisons managed by the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), provincial jails fall under the jurisdiction of the **provincial government,** specifically the **governor.** **BENGUET PROVINCIAL JAIL-LA TRINIDAD** Location: Justice Hill, Kesbeng, La Trinidad, Benguet Provincial Warden: Peter P. Tip-ac **VISION** The provincial jail envisions itself as a dynamic institution highly regarded for its humane safekeeping and development of inmates. **MISSION** The Provincial Jail Office aims to enhance public safety by providing humane safekeeping development and reformation of inmates in preparation for their eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release. 1\. Rehabilitation 2\. Reformation, Repentance, Regeneration 3\. Life Decision Program 4\. Great Love 5\. Hope 6\. Community **Functional Statement:** To take charge in the management, supervision and up keep of the Benguet Provincial Jail; Security and Control of the inmates/prisoners. **Objectives:** To provide maximum security of inmates/prisoners detained at the Benguet Provincial Jail, and properties of the province within the area of responsibility as well as government officials and employees seeking government protection. **Activities:** - Provide escorts of prisoners during court trials, investigations, approved court pass, medical check-ups or while in transit to other local or national reformatory centers; - Maintain the up-to-date procurement and distribution of prisoners' food supplies and other needs; - Provide spiritual needs and recreational activities of the prisoners; - Encourage prisoners to engage in constructive activities such as making picture frames, wall or table decorations, toys etc. which can be sold to the public in order to meet some of their personal needs. - Spearhead the Prison Deterrence Education Program in order to reduce incarceration and prevent commission of crimes; **Cell No. Population** 1. 18 2. 21 3. 20 4. 25 5. 21 6. 21 7. 22 8. 23 9. 21 10. 20 11. 23 12. 12 13. 19 14. 17 [Total 283] \*The cell \# 14 is not classified as a cell for inmates. It is used as their kitchen which the 17 inmates are the one who is preparing their foods. **Activities inside the Jail** 1. Christmas party Baptism (preaching) 2. Family Day 3. Sportfest - Volleyball Table tennis **Security** 2 (guard): 1 (inmate) Minimum Security Staff 40-42 including the warden 1 at the backyard **Inmates** Making some decoration for them to sell to get money and use it for their financial problem and/or do janitorial and cook their food for the whole inmate as well. They sunbath 30 minutes per cell. Inmates from the 13 municipalities of Benguet including La Union and Nueva Viscaya. Less than 20 persons caught per month All male Crimes: Drug use, rape, murder, theft Some of the inmates (drug users) surrendered when Pres. Duterte become President of the Philippines No record of violence **DISTRICT JAIL (BJMP)** A district jail in the Philippines is typically under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). These jails serve a wider area, often covering several municipalities or cities, and are designed to house inmates with minor offenses or those awaiting trial. **BRIEF 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 his oath 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.  **LA TRINIDAD DISTRICT JAIL- BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY (BJMP)** **Location**: Justice Hill, Kesbeng, La Trinidad, Benguet  On going case BSMP DILG No level security **Warden**: Police Chief Insp. Dornagon **Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)** **Difference of provincial and district jail** **Provincial** Undergraduate staff Plain guard No training needed for officers More capacity **District** Have their own priest More risk Higher salary Trained 6 months Higher positions of office Very limited area **Activities and Services** 1\. Rehabilitation 2\. Livelihood 3\. Sewing Sculptures 4\. Selling Handmade stuff such as walk clock, cabinets, displays, etc 5\. Religious activities 6\. Sun bathing Tuesday and Thursday for 20 minutes. 7\. Health Services 8\. Monthly medical mission    **Male Dorm** -- 96 Inmates  **Female Dorm** -- 47 Inmates **Issues inside BJMP District Jail** Septic Tank No emergency generator Jail is for 40 inmates but the jail has 180 inmates in the present. Overcrowded No separate area for activities CCTV not functioning well Security is not ideal, they should have better security **Facilities** 1\. Detention Cells/Dormitories The jail is divided into multiple dormitory-style cells, where inmates are housed based on their case status, gender, and other classifications. These cells are severely overcrowded, and inmates often lack enough space to sleep comfortably. Inmates sometimes sleep in shifts or even in hallways due to the overpopulation. 2\. Infirmary or Clinic The jail has an infirmary to provide basic medical services, including first aid and treatment for common illnesses. Due to overcrowding and limited resources, the medical facilities may struggle to meet the health needs of the inmate population. 3\. Kitchen and Dining Area The jail operates a kitchen to provide daily meals for the inmates. The quality and quantity of food are limited by budget constraints, but some inmates receive additional food from their families. Inmates often eat in their cells due to space limitations. 4\. Recreation and Activity Areas There is typically a designated area for recreation, such as sports or exercise, but overcrowding limits the use of these spaces. Some jails may have basketball courts or open areas where inmates can participate in physical activities or religious events. 5\. Visitation Area A dedicated visitation area allows family and friends to visit inmates. Visitation schedules are regulated, and security measures are enforced during visits. Due to space limitations, visits may be brief and occur under strict supervision. 6\. Rehabilitation Program Areas Facilities are provided for rehabilitation programs, including vocational training, livelihood projects, and education programs. Some of these programs include sewing, handicrafts, or small-scale agricultural projects, aimed at helping inmates develop skills for employment after release. 7\. Religious Worship Areas The Quezon City District Jail provides spaces for religious activities, which are often supported by visiting pastors, priests, or religious volunteers. Regular religious services are held for various faiths, and inmates can participate in prayer meetings, Bible studies, or other spiritual activities. 8\. Isolation or Segregation Cells These cells are used for inmates requiring separation from the general population, such as those involved in high-profile cases, those with disciplinary issues, or those needing protection. These cells are smaller and more isolated from the main population. 9\. Administrative Offices The jail has offices for administrative purposes, including the warden's office, record-keeping rooms, and other essential operational functions. These offices manage the day-to-day operations of the jail, including inmate records, program coordination, and visitor management. **MUNICIPAL JAIL(BJMP)** **Brief History** La Trinidad Municipal Jail, located in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, has a history shaped by local governance and the broader context of the Philippine justice system. The jail was established to serve the municipality\'s law enforcement needs, primarily detaining individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Over the years, the facility has faced challenges typical of many correctional institutions in the Philippines, including overcrowding and limited resources. These issues have prompted local authorities to seek improvements in conditions and inmate welfare. In recent years, there have been efforts to implement rehabilitation programs focusing on education and skills training, aligning with national reforms aimed at enhancing the justice system. These initiatives are intended to provide inmates with opportunities for personal development and successful reintegration into society. Overall, La Trinidad Municipal Jail reflects ongoing efforts to balance security, rehabilitation, and humane treatment within the correctional framework in the Philippines. A **fun fact** about La Trinidad Municipal Jail is that it is located near the famous Strawberry Fields of La Trinidad. This proximity allows the jail to benefit from community engagement activities, including local farmers bringing in fresh produce. Such interactions help promote a sense of community and support rehabilitation efforts by providing inmates with opportunities for vocational training related to agriculture and farming. This connection to the local culture and economy adds a unique dimension to the jail\'s operations! **Programs:** La Trinidad Municipal Jail offers several programs aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society. Some of these programs include: **Recreational Activities** La Trinidad Municipal Jail offers a variety of recreational activities aimed at promoting physical health, emotional well-being, and social interaction among inmates. Some of these activities include: These recreational activities are designed to support rehabilitation, reduce stress, and promote a sense of community within the jail. **Facilities ** IMG\_256  **Products** La Trinidad Municipal Jail produces various products primarily through its vocational training and livelihood programs. These products often include: These products not only help in rehabilitation but can also serve as a source of income for the jail, contributing to its sustainability and providing inmates with valuable skills for their future. **CITY JAIL: BAGUIO CITY JAIL** **By: BJMP** MALE AND FEMALE DORM HISTORY -The evolution of Baguio City Jail dates back during the Spanish Era. An outpost called \"LEANTO\" on the corner of what is known today as Abanao Street and Magsaysay Avenue where Maharlika Building now stands, served as holding area for offenders. Those charged with grave offenses were brought down to the lowlands before a justice of peace. It was then elevated as barracks area during the American Period for the Philippine Scouts formed to the Police occupied areas. The LEANTO was then expanded and used a Detention Center until 1945 when Baguio gained its City Charter. \- Upon the completion of the Baguio City Hall in 1918, the jail\'s home was then transferred to the north wing of the City Hall with five (5) male dorms, once (1) female dorm, a kitchen, and an office for the guards. It remained at City Hall until 1976 when it was transferred to the basement of the newly constructed Police Building along the corner of Abanao Street and Kayang Street, its home at present In front is the Baguio City Hall left of it is the Baguio City Fire Station (BFP) at the back of various business establishments and terminal of public utility vehicles and the right side are apartment buildings. \- Upon the inaction of RA. 6975 otherwise known as the DILG Law, Baguio City Jail, which was then under the control of the Philippine National Police (PNP), was officially turned-over to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on the 1st day of July 1991. The Baguio City Jail was separated into two (2); male and female dormitory in January 2013 under the administration of JSSUPT NIDA G GACUTAN-RAMOS, the Regional Director. FUN FACT: The Baguio City Jail-Male Dormitory was awarded the prestigious recognition as the Best National City Jail of the Year 2024 by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin \'Benhur Abalos, Jr. and the Chief BJMP Jail Director Ruel S. Rivera. PROGRAMS Religious Activities: The jail facilitates religious services that allow inmates to exercise their freedom of religion, providing spiritual support during their incarceration. Health Services Health officers, including nurses, provide medical care to inmates. This includes addressing common illnesses with available medications and ensuring immediate transfer to specialized medical institutions when necessary.  Recreational Activities Inmates are allowed to engage in sports such as volleyball and badminton within scheduled times at the jail quadrangle. These activities promote physical fitness and social interaction among inmates. FACILITIES IMG\_256 PRODUCTS -The inmates in Baguio make and sell a variety of gift items lanterns, accessories, resin sculptures, decors, bags, purses, key-chains, bonsai beads, mugs with rattan holders, and all kinds of pillows. But on top of these, they also make pre-ordered cakes, breads, and pastries, available daily at the BJMP bakeshop. References 1. Puerto Princesa City Tourism Office. (2015). Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm. Puerto Princesa City Official Website. Retrieved from https://tourism.puertoprincesa.ph/?q=destinations/iwahig-prison-and-penal-farm 2. Republic of the Philippines Bureau of Corrections. (2022). Penal Farms and Prisons. Retrieved from https://bucor.gov.ph 3. Cruz, A. L. (2018). Rehabilitation programs in Philippine penal farms: An evaluative study. University of the Philippines Press. 4. De Veyra, M. (1996). The Philippine penal system: Historical evolution and current situation. Ateneo Law Journal,41(1), 115-133. 5. Martinez, A. (2015). 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