"While ensuring public safety, the BJMP also made sure of the humane safekeeping and development of PDLs for their eventual integration into their communities and society in general," Estorque said.

He also cited some programs such as Alternative Learning System, Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP), E-Dalaw/E-Tawag, Me Kausap Program and more.

To the BJMP, these programs are primarily designed to transform these PDLs into assets rather than liabilities and risks of the community.

To date, the two jail facilities have a combined PDL of 179 individuals.

Despite the stricter policies in visitation schedules, the PDLs have regular visits 

BJMP San Jose has engaged the services of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority that have conducted training programs on carpentry and electrical installation with upcoming training on engine mechanics.

The Department of Education is also closely working with the BJMP in the implementation of the Alternative Learning System for Secondary Education involving some of the PDLs.

Estorque also mentioned the proposed project on bread and pastry making for PDLs and jail officers in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology.

In line with the BJMP’s role in the launching of BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan) program, Estorque committed to sustain measures implemented by the BJMP to deter the entry of illegal drugs into all its jail facilities.

Of the total 120 inmates at the San Jose District Jail, 17 have cases of illegal