All 478 jail facilities across the country had no major incident from April 1 to April 10, including during the Holy Week, the BJMP said.
The bureau observed lenten activities amid heightened measures to ensure the safety of persons deprived of liberty , including regular and surprise cell inspections to confiscate illegal items.
“The BJMP is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for PDL and personnel in all its facilities, and it will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that this goal is achieved,”Meanwhile, amid the dry season, the BJMP said it had prepared ways to address anticipated health concerns, including infectious diseases accompanying the hot weather and overcrowding issues.
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