19/11/2025
BPA-PFM IV Attended at BJMP Seminar
On November 19, the Bachelor of Public Administration major in Public Financial Management IV participated in a seminar held at the PUP Mulanay Training Center. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) hosted the event, centered on the theme "Changing Lives, Building a Safer Nation."
The seminar commenced at 9:20 AM with BJMP officers discussing the National Task Force (NTF) to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC 70), a national initiative designed to foster inclusive and sustainable peace by addressing local communist insurgencies. They also addressed the attendees regarding the Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign, emphasizing at the end, "Wag mo nang subukan, masisira ang buhay mo", highlighting the severe consequences of drug involvement. The 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women was another key topic, with a focus on the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004, R.A. No. 9262. The session emphasized the importance of women in community involvement with the message: "A VAW-Free Community Starts With Me."
An overview of the BJMP's functions followed, detailing its role in overseeing municipal, district, and city jails. The BJMP's responsibilities encompass the secure custody of persons deprived of liberty, implementation of rehabilitation and reformation programs, maintenance of peace and order within jail facilities, and collaboration with law enforcement and community organizations. A key aspect highlighted was the BJMP's commitment to ensuring safety and order within its facilities. The officers then introduced themselves, outlining their roles and corresponding uniforms within the BJMP. The seminar concluded at 11 AM.