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BJMP

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) oversees the management of jails across the Philippines, addressing issues such as overcrowding and improving conditions for persons deprived of liberty. It also implements programs aimed at rehabilitation, including skills training and education, to help inmates reintegrate into society. Recent initiatives include collaborations with various government agencies to enhance the reintegration and rights of female inmates and improve emergency response systems nationwide.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sat, December 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Recent developments on BJMP

Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Sarah Discaya receives family visitors after quarantine

Controversial contractor Sarah Discaya, currently detained at Lapu-Lapu City Jail for graft and malversation charges, was visited by her family on December 26, a day after Christmas.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM

VP Duterte calls bagman allegations 'noise'

Vice President Sara Duterte has dismissed accusations from Ramil Madriaga, who claims to be her former aide and bagman, as "nothing more than noise" possibly aimed at undermining her 2028 presidential bid.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM

VP Sara Duterte denies visiting alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga

Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly visited Ramil Madriaga, her supposed "bagman," twice at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Annex 2 in Taguig City.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM

PBBM OKs P20,000 SRI for gov't workers in 2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for government employees for 2025, amounting to up to P20,000.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM

BuCor denies Guo's request for extended quarantine

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) denied the request of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo and two co-accused to extend their stay in the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) quarantine area by 55 days.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM

69% of PH jails congested based on COA report

A Commission on Audit (COA) report revealed that 69% of jails in the Philippines are congested, with conditions exceeding acceptable sanitation and habitat standards.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM

BuCor denies Alice Guo special treatment claims

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has denied claims that former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is receiving special treatment at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM

PBBM approves 15% pay hike for MUPs over 3 years starting 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a 15 percent total increase in the base pay of military and uniformed personnel (MUPs), to be implemented over the next three years starting January 1, 2026.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Alice Guo transferred to Correctional Institution for Women after conviction for qualified human trafficking

Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has been transferred to the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City from the Pasig City Jail, as confirmed by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM

PCW, BuCor, BJMP ink deal to boost reintegration of female PDLs

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have signed a memorandum circular to improve the reintegration of female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) into society.