Name: CABANO-ANG, MARIALYN S.

Class number: _______

Section: A051 Schedule: ____________________ Date:_________________

Lesson title: Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) and Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP)

Activity: Skill-building Activities

It’s time to check if you are already familiar with PPA and BPP. Read carefully the questions and write
your answer in the space provided for.

Part I. Multiple Choice. Underline your answer in the given choices.

1. Head of regional parole and probation office.

a. Provincial PPO
b. Regional PPO
c. City PPO
d. Region PPO
2. Who is the recommending authority for the head of the regional parole and probation office?
a. President
b. Chief PPO
c. Secretary of Justice
d. Administrator
3. It refers to the service arm of the BPP.
a. Technical planning
b. Planning Division
c. Technical
d. Technical Service
4. Responsible for giving a least costly alternative to imprisonment.
a. PPA
b. PPO
c. Board of Pardon and Parole
d. Parole Officer
5. PPA stands for _________.
a. Pardon and Probation Administration
b. Parole and Probation Administration
c. Parole Administration
d. None of these
6. Head of PPA.
a. Secretary
b. Administration
c. Administrator
d. PPO
7. Who is the appointing authority for the head of PPA and assistant of the head?
a. President
b. Secretary
c. PPO
d. PPA

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 Name: CABANO-ANG, MARIALYN S. Class number: _______
Section: A051 Schedule: ____________________ Date:_________________

8. What law renamed PA into PPA?

a. E.O. No. 393
b. E.O. No. 262
c. P.D. No. 292
d. E.O. No. 292

9. Releases prisoners on parole and recommends the grant of presidential pardons.

a. PPA
b. BPP
c. Court
d. Office of the President
10. Who is the chairman of BPP?
a. Director of BuCor
b. President
c. Secretary of Justice
d. Administrator of PPA
Part II. Enumeration.

1. Enumerate the composition of BPP.

- Secretary OF JUSTICE as the Chairman
- The administrator of the 5 parole and probation administration as the vice Chairman
- Six (6) members consisting of the
• DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS,
• a Sociologist;
• a Psychologist;
• a clergyman;
• an educator;
• and a member of the Philippine Bar:

Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

Now for this activity you will answer the question below.

1. Enumerate the 3 major programs of PPA and discuss them briefly.

A. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (RJ) - is a philosophy and a process whereby stakeholders in a
specific offense resolve collectively how to deal with the aftermath of the offense and its
implications for the future
B. The VOLUNTEER PROBATION ASSISTANT (VPA) PROGRAM is a strategy by which the
Parole and Probation Administration may be able to generate maximum citizen participation
or community involvement.
C. The THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (TC) is a self-help social learning treatment model used
in the Rehabilitation of drug offenders and other clients with behavioral problems. TC
adheres to precepts of “right Living” – Responsible Love and Concern; Truth and Honesty;
the Here and Now; Personal Responsibility for Destiny; Social Responsibility (brother’s
keeper); Moral Code; Work Ethics and Pride in Quality.

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 Name: CABANO-ANG, MARIALYN S. Class number: _______
Section: A051 Schedule: ____________________ Date:_________________

2. Among the 3 major programs of PPA, what do you think is the most effective program?
Explain briefly your answer.
- Among the 3 major programs of PPA, Restorative justice (RJ) is widely effective as it engages
all involved parties in seeking collaborative resolutions, fosters accountability, and centers on
repairing harm and nurturing relationships.

FAQs
1. What are the functions of PPA?
Answer: The functions of PPA are to administer the parole and probation system, to exercise supervision
over parolees, pardonees and probationers to promote the correction and rehabilitation of criminal
offenders.