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2020-06 MCJ MD Jip Report
2020-06 MCJ MD Jip Report
2020-06 MCJ MD Jip Report
By:
MAY 2021
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To begin with, praises and gratitude’s to the Almighty father, for His
headed by JSSUPT HILBERT M FLOR MPSA, who have concerted their efforts,
knowledge and expertise in the area of jail management and penology and have
prioritized our safety and health while on training. Your knowledge and skills
made an impact to all those who wish to become a member of the jail bureau.
Thank you so much for the effort you spent with us during our training.
We would like to express our deep and heartfelt gratitude to the Philippine
Public Safety College (PPSC) for providing us the opportunity to undergo such
Also, we would like to express our deep and sincere gratitude to JSUPT
ELENA A ROCAMORA, Ph. D Warden / Manila City Jail Male Dormitory, for
having us the opportunity to undertake this jail immersion program and giving
and motivation have completely inspired us. It was a great honor and privilege to
We are also extending our heartfelt gratitude to our mentors and senior
officers for their acknowledgement and patience during the immersion and
helping us until the end. We are so much grateful to our parents for the
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unconditional love, prayers, caring and sacrifices for providing us education and
help us preparing in our future endeavor. We are much gratified to our friends
immersion program. Finally, our great thanks go to all who have supported us to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1. Admin -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
2. Operations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
2.1. Escort Services ----------------------------------------------------- 16
2.2. Custodial Services ------------------------------------------------- 16
2.3. Records --------------------------------------------------------------- 17
2.4. Gate Security Unit -------------------------------------------------- 18
3. Inmates Welfare and Development ------------------------------------- 19
3.1. Paralegal Services ------------------------------------------------- 20
3.2. Mess Services ------------------------------------------------------- 21
3.3. Health Services ------------------------------------------------------ 22
4. INACO
Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Recommendation --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Appendices ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
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INTRODUCTION
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
- Confucius
pursuant to the provision of the Republic Act No. 6975 or “The DILG Act of
1991”. Its mandated task is the safekeeping and development of all persons
deprived of liberty (PDL) under its jurisdiction. Today, the jail bureau is headed
transforming its facilities and services through great innovations and best
practices that will change the lives of the persons deprived of liberty. Recently,
the Bureau presented the 4G Management Strategy which is the Guard the Gate,
Guard the Life, Guard the Purse and Guard the Badge. In this relation, Manila
City Jail – Male Dormitory continues to offer its public service to the community
that promotes respect, compassion, empathy and forbearing ways for the
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MANILA CITY JAIL (MALE DORM) JAIL HISTORY
means Correctional Jail and Military Prison. It was built in 1847 (173 years from
2021) and formally opened on 25 June 1865 by virtue of Spanish Royal Decree.
New Bilibid Prison which started construction in 1936. Since then, the old facility
During World War II, the Old Bilibid Prison was used by the Japanese
occupation of Manila and Luzon; General Vicente Lim was among those
interned.
The remnants of the old facility were used by the City of Manila as its
Integrated National Police until its transfer to the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology 1992.
Originally built by the Spaniards in the 19th Century, the MCJ was home
to prisoners of war during the Japanese occupation of Manila during World War
II. Time has ravaged the Manila City Jail. Presently, it is under-staffed,
rate of 5x on 1.2 hectares – making the MCJ undoubtedly one of the most heavily
Manila City Jail – Male Dorm is situated at 851 Oroquieta St, Santa Cruz,
Manila, 1003 Metro Manila, National Capital Region. One of the biggest jail
offenders, each dormitory has its own toilet and bath facilities. It has been parted
into two sectors: The North and South. The North Sector is resided by different
gangs with dorms eight (8) to fourteen (14) which includes the Sigue Sigue
Sputnik Gang (SSS), Sigue Sigue Commando Gang (SSC), Batang City Jail
Gang (BCJ) and Bahala na Gang (BNG). While in the South Sector is diverse,
the premises and near Landmarks around the area, the Dr. Jose Fabella
Memorial Hospital, the PNP Central Market Sta. Cruz Police Station (PS-3),
Isetann Mall, Far Eastern University and the University Belt which is 2 kilometers
facility is being manned by (8) Jail Officer Rank and (180) Jail Non-Officer Rank,
one hundred eighty-eight (187) of whom are males (147) and of whom are
Due to the pandemic the personnel were divided into two teams. The PDL
are free to come out of their cells but only to their respective compounds
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throughout their detention period. They are only allowed to go outside the jail
facilities during their court hearings, when attending health concerns and when
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CONGESTION RATE
As of February 27, 2021
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Cell # Name Cell Area 4.7 Ideal Actual Jail Excess % of
in sq. m Capacity Pop Over Load Congestion
SOUTH AREA
3,042.39 sq. m
Dorm - 1 446 95 466 371 391.08%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 2 350 74 454 380 509.66%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 3 368 78 462 384 490.86%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 4 415 88 429 341 386.15%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 5 274 58 418 360 618.32%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 6 233 49 376 327 660.09%
(Cuerna)
Dorm - 7 360 77 478 401 524.06%
(Cuerna)
NORTH AREA
4,641.37 sq. m
Dorm - 8 420 89 365 276 308.45%
(BNG)
Dorm - 9 397 84 312 228 269.37%
(BCJ)
Dorm - 10 397 84 204 120 141.51%
(BCJ)
Dorm - 11 636 135 362 227 167.52%
(SSS)
Dorm - 12 636 135 341 206 152.00%
(SSS)
Dorm - 13 264 56 309 253 450.11%
(SSC)
Dorm - 14 210 45 330 285 638.57%
(SSC)
TOTAL 5,554 1,150 5,306 4,156 361.46%
The MCJ is surrounded by houses and informal settlers, these houses are
built higher than the jail’s perimeter fence which make it susceptible to throwing
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and passing over of contrabands. Moreover, this kind of fence make it likely for
PDL to escape the facility. Also, due to the number of houses built around the
MCJ-MD, the road became very narrow; consequently, some of their transport
vehicles, particularly the BJMP bus is unable to park inside the facility.
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1. Administrative Section
are well-kept.
files.
Learning
All files like memorandum, Letter order, Office order, special order and
It was observed that the staff at the admin office were functioning well
even though they are of lack of personnel due to the skeletal force
government.
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2. Operations Section
Unit, Custodial Unit, Records Unit and Gate Security Unit, which is
tasking staffs.
wherein the going out of the jail unit is limited due to COVID-19
restrictions. The JIP Trainees were not able to observe and witness the
actual escorting since they were lockdown inside the jail facility.
outside. But today, court hearings are conducted virtually, wherein PDL
are no longer required to attend the court hearing instead they will
proceed to the paralegal office for their tele-hearing. This is done via
zoom meeting.
conducted four (4) times a day to ensure all PDL are duly accounted
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for. The desk officer updates the actual and present jail population to
on the number of rings. Two (2) bell rings means “bawas tao” - PDL
need to get inside the brigade to lessen the crowd outside, three (3)
bell rings means PDL should fall in line for headcount, and five (5) bell
Aside from the primary and secondary fence, there is a pit or canal that
The situational report are conducted every one hour to ensure the
Negative Observations
Due to lack of personnel, some of the tower don’t have guards. But
Perimeter lights are dim and fences looks old and rusty. But they are
sufficient illumination.
Learning
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For PDL accounting, make sure to account the PDL correctly and surely
Staff of this unit render service beyond office hours to process the
PDL’s release.
The inmate Carpetas are found in this unit which are arranged
monitor and update the scheduled hearing and other personal data.
They also have E-Carpeta wherein they scan all the documents inside
the carpeta of the PDL. This tool makes the PDL documents
accessible.
Learning
It has been observed that the personnel assigned in the gate security
is very vigilant during day and night. They also exercise fairness and
impartiality that even the City Jail Warden and his vehicle are also
subject to searched.
who are entering and leaving the jail facility when changing of Guards.
It is a protocol being observed that when the main gate is open, the
Upon entering the jail facility, the Gate Security checks and verifies the
Negative Observation
Commodities entering the jail facility such as, tube ice (which comes in
bulk), grocery stocks for the supply in the jail cooperative (which comes
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The padala or pabili of the jail unit is also being exercised where it is
said that this is not included in the BJMP manual and its only a
tax that is being charged to the padala is used as additional fund for
They already have prepared programs and activities to impose for the
whole month.
work programs which can enhance the PDLs’ chances for employment
Daily flag raising ceremonies for the PDL within their respective sector
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They make sure that the PDL attends religious services and encourage
Court Hearing are now conducted by way of online hearings with the
This unit aims to provide legal assistance for speedy disposition of the
Upon the commitment of PDL, this unit gives legal assistance through
Moreover, this unit verifies the status of the case of the PDL by visiting
This unit is also in-charge of reviewing the case of the PDL which are
court hearing calendar, informing the PDL about the schedule of the
hearing and properly turning it over to the desk officer for the custodial
to be noted.
The Mess Services, or the Food Service Unit as what they call it at
MCJ-MD, observes the proper decorum in the kitchen. The PDL, who
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serve as Kitchen Aides, are wearing the prescribed uniform with boots,
apron, mask and hand gloves. In addition, the Food Service Unit made
sure that kitchen aides have health certificates prior to being assigned
in the kitchen to ensure that those who will handle the preparation of
They also have first aid kit and fire extinguisher in case of emergency.
determine if the PDL are satisfied with the food they serve. They have
a standard portion of ration: rice should weigh 300 grams and the
Cleanliness is maintained in this unit. They made sure that the floor is
Their stocks are stored properly i.e. the vegetables are stocked above
the ground to avid contamination, while they observe the “FiFo” system
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Due to the fact that MCJ-MD has more than 3,000 jail population, the
kitchen aides start to cook the breakfast ration at 2200H, the lunch
0500H, the lunch ration at 1000H, and the dinner ration at 1700H.
Being one of the biggest jails in the country, MCJ-MD has its own
The Health Service Unit of this jail is responsible for the outside check-
up of PDL who are sick provided there is an issued court order. The
Rehabilitation Center.
there is one (1) personnel who will serve as the duty nurse and attend
to the needs of the PDL, if there are no relatives present, at the same
PDLs.
look for asset who will get information inside the facility.
Learning
CONCLUSION
This jail facility makes use of inventive and systematic maneuvers in
upgrading their resources and uphold the bureau’s mission by ensuring humane
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and enhance the intellectual, spiritual, social, psychological and physical well-
As of today, with the jail population of 2,912 PDL and ideal capacity of 1,147
rehabilitation. It has been more congested since the time when the President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte passed the Republic Act 9165 “Comprehensive Dangerous
Drug Act of 2002” wherein many drug abusers had been committed inside. The
jail is also equipped with services to ensure the PDL’ welfare and development
common issue to the city, municipal and district jails nationwide. Because of the
shortage of manpower, the Bureau extends its mass hiring nationwide and opens
its door for the promising next candidate to be and effective jail officer and be
One of the major concerns of the jail is the lack of personnel where they
That’s why some of the offices in the MCJ-MD rely with the help of the jail aides.
Yes, having them in the office can be an ease in the work load of the
personnel, but not to the extent of depending and relying everything to them.
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We also conclude that, having enough budget in every jail facility must
observe. Because this can help maintain the overall security of the facility,
handcuffs.
Over all MCJ-MD represents a jail facility that caters innovation and
despite of the congestion inside, they are still striving for great change in the jail
facility.
RECOMMENDATION
need for additional personnel. Because of the continuous mass hiring of the
Bureau, this will somehow lessen the problem of every jail that lacks of
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personnel. Anyhow, MCJ – MD is continuously performing its duties and
overcrowding / congestion for the most part in urban areas. Consequently, most
jails are struggling on how to solve the congestion problem in jails. The
government may have set the ideal standards for all jails facilities, nonetheless,
in the real circumstance, comparatively are being followed and implemented but
wear your uniform with dignity and pride. Thus, every personnel are responsible
to do such, as result jail personnel must comply with the prescribed uniform of
The MCJ – MD is still doing its best to improve their facilities, but the jail
operations, to secure all the perimeter to prevent escapes and to avoid other jail
problems. Also, they should give attention to their perimeter fences, must check
Use of kitchen tools must be strictly supervised by the jail personnel; they
should properly monitor the use the kitchen tools to prevent to sneak out by the
PDL.
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It is a good thing that the MCJ-MD has a food service unit that help in the
daily operation inside the jail. Though they are wearing prescribed proper uniform
there are still some kitchen aide that are not following for the reason that their
boots are not clean and not allowed in vegetable preparation area. It is a rule that
you should always wear a close shoe in preparing food not just for sanitation but
also for the safety of the workers. We recommend that they should have a
separate rubber shoe sole in the vegetable section. They should also provide at
least two to three apron each kitchen aide so they can alternate it every day. In
the bakery we recommend to add additional lightning and improve the ventilation
inside the preparation area. They should have an easy access to a clean water
for their daily operation. They should also practice wearing a proper prescribed
uniform such as apron, mouth guard and hairnet. The old and broken container
must be change and dispose to prevent it from being the nesting place of vermin.
For the information and safety of the kitchen worker they should put signage and
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APPENDICES
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