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Davao Prison and Penal Farm (Photo from BuCor)
These projects may be realized under the plan of Davao del Norte Second District Rep. Alan R. Dujali, DPPF Corrections Head Chief Supt. Julie May C. Taguiam said on Thursday, April 8.
Taguiam said in a meeting last Monday, April 5, Congressman Dujali “informed the officers of his plan to build a P3-million infirmary project for CIW (Correctional Institute for Women)-Mindanao possibly next year and the plan for a Housing Project for DPPF officers and personnel.”
DPPF, then the Davao Penal Colony, has a land area of 30,000 hectares with a prison reservation of 8,000 hectares. It is under the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).
(PIXABAY / FILE PHOTO)
While CIW did not state in its statement how many prison officers got vaccinated, it said the COVID-19 innoculation was done at the Hulo Integrated School.
“To seriously observe the health protocols, the officers were grouped into two batches. The first batch had theirs in the morning and the second batch in the afternoon,” it said.
“Our front liners still decided to get vaccinated to help reduce the spread of the virus,” it added.
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State Sen. Robin Webb said last week the state needs to vaccinate inmates in state prisons and jails as soon as possible. (LRC photo) featured
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State Sen. Robin Webb said last week the state needs to vaccinate inmates in state prisons and jails as soon as possible. (LRC photo)
FRANKFORT, Ky. - As the state s coronavirus vaccination program has gradually expanded, so have questions about the very limited vaccinations of inmates in the state s prisons. Questions have been raised recently by families of inmates, their advocates, the news media and state legislators.
Bureau of Corrections (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
In an advisory, BuCor said “a measure of discipline and decorum shall be expected from the applicants.”
BuCor, however, it did not say how many corrections officers it needs for this year.
“As a reminder, health protocols are still in place to combat the COVID-19 (corona virus disease 2019) pandemic, as such, please ensure you follow the minimum safety precautions for the safety of all,” it said.
BuCor emphasized the strict compliance with the guidelines, especially the guide to filling out the Personal Data Sheet (PDS), as application folders will not be accepted due to any lacking documentary requirements or incorrectly filled out PDS forms.