BJMP transfers inmates from old QC jail to ease congestion
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BJMP transfers inmates from old QC jail to ease congestion
The New Quezon City Jail, which has a capacity of 5,000, currently has 4,005 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
The New Quezon City Jail, which has a capacity of 5,000, currently has 4,005 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) finished transferring on Saturday 3,000 inmates from the old Quezon City Jail in Kamuning to a newer and bigger detention center in Payatas to solve overcrowding, especially amid the intense heat being experienced in the country.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) finished transferring on Saturday 3,000 inmates from the old Quezon City Jail in Kamuning to a newer and bigger detention center in Payatas to solve overcrowding, especially amid the intense heat being experienced in the country.
The New Quezon City Jail, which has a capacity of 5,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), currently has 4,005 PDLs.
The New Quezon City Jail, which has a capacity of 5,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), currently has 4,005 PDLs.
Each jail cell in the new facility houses about 18 to 25 inmates and has a bathroom.
Each jail cell in the new facility houses about 18 to 25 inmates and has a bathroom.
“Sa CR, sharing din naman dito pero iilan lang sila. Doon (sa Kamuning) ang CR, more or less isa lang tapos ang PDL natin mga 200, ganun yung magsha-share,” said Jail Inspector Rogelio Perez Jr.
“Sa CR, sharing din naman dito pero iilan lang sila. Doon (sa Kamuning) ang CR, more or less isa lang tapos ang PDL natin mga 200, ganun yung magsha-share,” said Jail Inspector Rogelio Perez Jr.
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The BJMP hopes to prevent the occurrence of heat-related diseases and emergencies this summer season.
The BJMP hopes to prevent the occurrence of heat-related diseases and emergencies this summer season.
“Yung sitwasyon doon sa old Quezon City Jail, yung pinanggalingan sa Kamuning, talagang very congested. Ang tao doon salitan ang tulog, dikit-dikit po. Alam niyo naman po ang pinaka-main reason na nagkakasakit ang ating mga PDL sa selda tsaka sa kulungan ay dahil po sa sobrang sikip talaga,” said Perez.
“Yung sitwasyon doon sa old Quezon City Jail, yung pinanggalingan sa Kamuning, talagang very congested. Ang tao doon salitan ang tulog, dikit-dikit po. Alam niyo naman po ang pinaka-main reason na nagkakasakit ang ating mga PDL sa selda tsaka sa kulungan ay dahil po sa sobrang sikip talaga,” said Perez.
Sam (not his real name) is among the PDLs who suffer from asthma, which has been exacerbated by the heat.
Sam (not his real name) is among the PDLs who suffer from asthma, which has been exacerbated by the heat.
“Mainit na mainit, kahit sa gabi nagpapaypay kami. Inaatake ako madaling araw, minsan umaga, tanghali,” he said.
“Mainit na mainit, kahit sa gabi nagpapaypay kami. Inaatake ako madaling araw, minsan umaga, tanghali,” he said.
The BJMP already has a nebulizer on standby near Sam’s cell. Some of his other cellmates also make use of it.
The BJMP already has a nebulizer on standby near Sam’s cell. Some of his other cellmates also make use of it.
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Perez said they have hired more health personnel working around the clock to address the medical needs of inmates.
Perez said they have hired more health personnel working around the clock to address the medical needs of inmates.
“Sa laki nitong facility natin, nagdagdag po kami ng mga personnel. Mino-monitor namin yung mga health nila dahil alam niyo naman po sa panahon ngayon, uso ang mga diseases, katulad po nung mga galis-galis sa katawan, yung mga may sakit ng hypertension. Ang ginagawa namin, sine-separate namin sila sa ibang selda para mas mabigyan sila nang mas magadang atensyon,” Perez said.
“Sa laki nitong facility natin, nagdagdag po kami ng mga personnel. Mino-monitor namin yung mga health nila dahil alam niyo naman po sa panahon ngayon, uso ang mga diseases, katulad po nung mga galis-galis sa katawan, yung mga may sakit ng hypertension. Ang ginagawa namin, sine-separate namin sila sa ibang selda para mas mabigyan sila nang mas magadang atensyon,” Perez said.
One challenge, however, is the supply of clean and potable water.
One challenge, however, is the supply of clean and potable water.
“Kung talagang kapos, hingi kami ng tulong sa BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection) o sa barangay para magbigay ng tubig panligo,” said Perez.
“Kung talagang kapos, hingi kami ng tulong sa BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection) o sa barangay para magbigay ng tubig panligo,” said Perez.
Relatives of PDLs also make sure to bring water whenever they visit.
Relatives of PDLs also make sure to bring water whenever they visit.
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“Nagpapadala sakin siya ng tubig kasi sa dami nila, nagkakaubusan din. Kasi nasa labas pa lang yun, dati na siyang may UTI,” said Reyna (not her real name) who came to see her son .
“Nagpapadala sakin siya ng tubig kasi sa dami nila, nagkakaubusan din. Kasi nasa labas pa lang yun, dati na siyang may UTI,” said Reyna (not her real name) who came to see her son .
The management of the New Quezon City Jail said it is also coordinating with the local government of Quezon City to better provide for the PDLs.
The management of the New Quezon City Jail said it is also coordinating with the local government of Quezon City to better provide for the PDLs.
On Friday, the Supreme Court also directed judges across the country to conduct jail visits at least once before May 31, 2024 to check the conditions of PDLs amid the extreme heat.
On Friday, the Supreme Court also directed judges across the country to conduct jail visits at least once before May 31, 2024 to check the conditions of PDLs amid the extreme heat.
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