BJMP History
On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology was created
thru Republic Act 6975 as a line Bureau
under the Department of Interior and Local
Government. The Jail Bureau is the
upgraded version of its forerunner, the
Office of Jail Management and Penology of
the defunct PC/INP last headed by BRIG
GEN Arsenio E. Concepcion.
As mandated by law, the BJMP shall
operate under the reorganized Department
of the Interior and Local Government.
Starting from scratch with 500 personnel in
1991 the BJMP weaned from its mother
PC/INP as a mere component, to become a
full-fledged bureau. Director Charles S.
Mondejar took his oath of office on July 1 of
1991 as the first Chief of the Bureau.
The Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology supervises and controls all
district, city and municipal jails.
Mandates
BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and
control the administration and operation of
all districts, city and municipal jails
nationwide with pronged tasks of
safekeeping and development of PDL.
Functions
In line with it's mission, the Jail Bureau
endeavors to perform the following
functions:
Formulate policies and guidelines in the
administration of all district, city, and
municipal jails nationwide;
Implement strong security measures for the
control of PDL;
Provide for the basic needs of PDL;
Conduct activities for the development of
PDL;
Improve jail facilities; and,
Promote the general welfare and
development of personnel.
PDL – Persons Deprived of Liberty are
detainees who are incarcerated pending
trial and/or final judgement. It includes all
persons who are arrested, detained,
imprisoned or otherwise under custody of
the government authorities.
Mission
To provide humane safekeeping and
developmental opportunities for Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in the promotion
of public safety.
Vision
By 2040, a world-class agency highly
capable of providing humane safekeeping
and developmental opportunities for
Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL).
Correctional facility — a place of detention,
including a prison, jail or any other facility,
operated by a law enforcement agency.
Jail — a correctional facility holding mainly
pre-trial detainees or prisoners with short
sentences.
Prison — a correctional facility that mainly
holds prisoners with long sentences.
Four types of Prisoner
1. Insular or national prisoner – serving a
prison sentence of three years and one day
of prison term to death;
2. Provincial prisoner – serving a prison
sentence of six months and one day to
three years;
3. City prisoner – serving a prison sentence
of one day to three years;
4. Municipal Prisoner – serving a prison
sentence of one day to six months
Detainees are inmates still undergoing
investigation, awaiting judgment or
undergoing trial, or awaiting final judgment
from the courts (e.g. lower court judgment
or case is under appeal).

In the Philippines, prisoners, detainees and

inmates are generally called Persons
Deprived of Liberty (PDL).

Why do you want to join BJMP?

The bureau of jail management and

penology helps us to rehabilitate offenders
which they will learn other alternative way
of living and earn discipline on other
aspects. the bureau is a good working place
because they implement strict rules and
regulation inside.

What is stressful about BJMP job?

The hardest part of the job is escorting

inmates to the court and transporting them
back to jail. The most enjoyable part is to
interact and safe keep inmates.

Hiring – is a short process performed to

meet the urgent needs of a firm.

Recruitment – is a long-term strategy meant

to meet the future needs of a firm or
company.
LAWS
1. RA 6725 (Prohibition on Discrimination
Against Women) – An act strengthening
the prohibition on discrimination
against women with respect to terms
and conditions of employment,
amending for the purpose Article 135 of
the labor code as amended.
2. RA 10354 (Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health)- An act providing
for a national policy on responsible
parenthood and reproductive health.
3. RA 7192 (Women in Development and
Nation Building Act) – An act promoting
the integration woman as full and equal
partners of men in development and
nation building and for other purposes.
4. RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of
1995)- An act declaring sexual
harassment unlawful in the
employment, education, or training
environment, and for other purposes.
5. RA 8972 (Solo Parent’s Welfare Act of
2000) – An act providing for benefits
and privileges to solo parents and their
children, appropriating funds therefor
and for other purposes.
6. RA 9710 (Magna Carta of Women) -
Recognizing that the economic, political,
and sociocultural realities affect
women’s current condition, the State
affirms the role of women in nation
building and ensures the substantive
equality of women and men. It shall
promote empowerment of women and
pursue equal opportunities for women
and men and ensure equal access to
resources and to development results
and outcome
7. RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women
and Their Children Act of 2004) – An act
defining violence against women and
their children providing for protective
measures for victims, prescribing
penalties therefore, and for other
purposes. the State values the dignity of
women and children and guarantees full
respect for human rights.
8. RA 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave
Law) – An act increasing the maternity
leave period to one hundred five (105)
days for female workers with an option
to extend thirty (30) days without pay,
and granting an additional 15 days for
solo mothers, and for other purposes.
9. RA 11313 (Bawal Bastos Law) – An act
defining gender-based sexual
harassment in streets, public spaces,
online, workplaces, and educational or
training institutions, providing
protective measures and prescribing
penalties therefor.
10. United Nations Standard Minimum
Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
(Nelson Mandela Rules) - Enables
countries to strengthen prison
management with a view to ensure the
secure, safe and humane custody of
prisoners.
BJMP POLICIES
1. Equal Employment Opportunity
Principle
2. BJMP 5-Year Human Resource Plan
Priority No. 4- Gender and Development
3. BJMP Drug-Free Work Place Policy
4. BJMP Help Desks
5. BJMP Mental Health Program
6. Communication by Persons Deprived of
Liberty Through Phone or Video Call
7. Guidelines and Procedures in the
Establishment of a Child-Friendly Area
and Implementation of a Child-Friendly
Visitation Policy
8. Policy on BJMP Fitness Program
9. Policy on Lactation Station
10. Policy on The Treatment of LGBTQI PDL
in the BJMP
11. Revised Policy on Conjugal Visitation
12. Team Building Activity
13. Treatment of PLD with Special Needs
14. Visitation Privilege