BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Baguio City Jail Female Dormitory emphasized its commitment to the effective and efficient management of cases of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
Amidst the challenge of congestion rate of the facility are the successful implementation of paralegal services, drug treatment and rehabilitation measures, and education and skills development programs through partnerships with different regional line agencies and other organizations.
“We continue to uphold our commitment to efficient case management, proudly maintaining zero overstaying PDL. A total of 15 releases have been facilitated through paralegal services,” Acting Jail Warden Jail Senior Inspector Joan Bacayan shared during the April 21, 2025 flag raising ceremony at the Baguio City Hall grounds.
She acknowledged the continuous support of the Public Attorney’s Office through weekly consultations and the implementation of the Good Conduct Time Allowance program or the deduction of the sentence of a qualified prisoner for good conduct.
The facility is currently catering to 59 PDLs, with 28 involved in drug-related cases and 31 facing non-drug related charges.
Bacayan also highlighted that the dormitory is conducting a Therapeutic Community Modality Program for drug treatment and rehabilitation in partnership with the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center.
The Tuberculosis (TB) Caravan of the Department of Health-Cordillera and mental health wellness activities also contributed to zero TB cases and mental health-related incidents at the facility, Bacayan added.
Through the “Tagapangalaga Ko, Guro Ko” program, PDLs are allowed to enroll in high school and college while being in the facility.
All the PDLs have also benefited from the skills development activities of the “Skill mo, Share mo” program of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority- CAR. Six PDLs and two personnel successfully passed their NCII assessment for Bread and Pastry Production.
“All these accomplishments reflect the hard work and dedication of our team and support we received from the community. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the city government of value for your unwavering commitment to our efforts and to all our service providers. Your support has been instrumental in enhancing the well-being of our women in our care,” Bacayan concluded. (JDP/DEG/Arnmari Dela Cruz & Klaud Kaniteng-PIA CAR-SLU Interns)
