Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

Also known as BJMP

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is a Philippine agency responsible for managing jails and rehabilitation programs, including education initiatives to help inmates reintegrate into society. In recent events, the BJMP has held graduation ceremonies for inmate students and facilitated special polling precincts for incarcerated voters during elections. The bureau also collaborates with various organizations to provide health services and training for disaster response.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about BJMP

RTCB12 holds pre-trial for ex-Rep Teves' murder, firearms cases

The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 12 held a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday for three criminal cases against former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., involving two counts of murder and one count of illegal possession of firearms.
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BJMP holds graduation for 35 inmate students

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Bansud District Jail held its eighth 'Moving Up and Graduation' ceremony on July 9, celebrating inmates who completed elementary and junior high education in the 2024-2025 school year.
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DILG plans BJMP-BuCor integration, aims to streamline penal system

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito 'Jonvic' Remulla announced plans to integrate the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
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Teves discharged from PGH, returns to jail

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who underwent emergency surgery for an appendectomy on June 18, was discharged from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and returned to his detention cell at Annex 2 of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Camp Bagong Diwa on Tuesday evening.
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Pangasinan court acquits 102 cigarette manufacturing case suspects

A regional trial court in Pangasinan has acquitted 102 individuals charged with illegal possession of cigarette manufacturing materials and counterfeit tax stamps due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues.
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BJMP releases 85K PDLs through enhanced paralegal services

A total of 85,183 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have been released nationwide from June 2024 to May 2025 through enhanced paralegal services provided by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
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Rep Teves undergoes surgery, faces return to detention

Expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. underwent a successful surgery at the Philippine General Hospital after being rushed there with severe stomach pain.
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Russian vlogger transferred to BJMP custody

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has been transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
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31,000 out of 115,000 PDLs to vote in special precincts

Only 31,000 out of the 115,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) will vote in special polling precincts during the 2025 midterm elections, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
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President Marcos signs RA 12177 for free legal aid to MUPs

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12177, which provides free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUPs).
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