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Ifugao BJMP initiates programs for PDLs

LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA) - - The Bureau of Jail Management  and Penology (BJMP) initiated various innovations for the benefit of persons  deprived of  liberty(PDLs)  or inmates of the Ifugao District Jail in Kiangan town.

Jail Officer 1 Elsie Cayong stated in a radio interview over 105.3 Lamut FM that they have implemented significant activities to help the PDLs achieve healthy lifestyle, additional income and informal education.

Cayong said following all the needed health protocols to avoid the transmission of COVID-19.    morning meeting, exercises, sports activity and prayer services are being conducted inside the correctional facility.

“To help them also gain useful knowledge and skills, some of the PDLs are enrolled under the Alternative Learning System and peer coaching. BJMP personnel are being utilized as facilitators/teachers of the modules provided,” she added.

Some PDLs are also engaged in livelihood activities like making of native house miniatures, bakery breads, water bonsai and soft brooms to help them provide additional income to their respective families.

As of July 28, 2021, the Ifugao District Jail has a total population of 139 PDLs consisting of six female and 133 male. 63 of them are facing rape charges, 27 for illegal drugs, 8 for murder, 7 for estafa, four each for homicide and violence against women and children, two for robbery and one each for parricide and carnapping.

Cayong assured that the rights and general welfare of the PDLs are being protected and respected and there is no over crowding in the facility.

The province has two district jails located in the municipalities of Kiangan and Alfonso Lista. (JDP/MBL- PIA CAR, Ifugao)

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