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KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Ram Hari Pandey (name changed due to privacy) has been sentenced like other prisoners in Central Jail Sundhara since February 23, 2016, on charges of homicide. The hearing of his case has not been done even though there is a legal provision of 20 years of imprisonment.

Jail Chief Supt. Ruel Rivera, the erstwhile deputy chief of administration was designated as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) replacing Director Allan Iral who opted to go on a light duty status (LDS) four months before his mandatory retirement.

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. on Tuesday named Jail Chief Supt. Ruel Rivera as the new Acting Chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. “I am confident that you have the competence, Gen. Ruel [Rivera], and the ability to lead the BJMP in ensuring the vision

JAIL GARDENING. "Manuel" and "Lakay," both persons deprived of liberty at the Davao City Jail-Annex due to drug-related cases, make their time worthwhile by engaging in urban gardening. Despite their situation, the two manage to provide a little extra for their respective families from their produce. (Photo courtesy of Davao City Jail-Annex) DAVAO CITY - People might think that being incarcerated leaves no hope and would make a person less productive while inside the prison f...

Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory (ZCJMD) warden Jail Supt. Xavier Solda (Photo courtesy of BJMP) MANILA - Former Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Jail Supt. Xavier Solda pledged to improve service delivery for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) as he assumed his new position as jail warden of the Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory (ZCJMD). "More than the reform programs and policy support, the PDL needs our care and understanding. Malaking hamon ang ating kinakaha...

ILOILO CITY – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Region 6 (Western Visayas) said the former warden of the Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) is facing administrative charges after more than 100 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) staged a protest on Aug. 24 due to inedible food. A PROTEST

CEBU CITY – The Cebu Federation of Beat Journalists (CFBJ) on Sunday, Sept. 11, hosted another round of shooting competition dubbed “Shoot for a Cause” at the Front Sight Gun Club in Barangay Tubod, Minglanilla, Cebu. CEBU Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia (2nd from left) leads the ceremonial shoot of the

CFBJ marks return of Shoot-For-A-Cause competition

Outstanding jail personnel, local government units (LGUs) and other government agencies were honored as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) celebrated its 31st founding anniversary on Monday, Aug. 22. With the theme ‘Matatag na Pamamahala ng Piitan, Kasangga Tungo sa Mas Ligtas na Li

The Quezon City Jail (QCJ) on Tuesday, March 29, held the turnover of the newly-built jail facility in Brgy. Payatas, that will address the congestion problem of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in its facility in Kamuning. Mayor Joy Belmonte, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Chief Ja