LAHAT BA NG PDL AY DELIKADO?

Maraming tao ang naniniwala na kapag “PDL” o Persons Deprived of Liberty, automatic delikado na.

Pero bilang isang jail officer, sagot ko: HINDI.

Hindi lahat ng PDL ay pare-pareho. May iba’t ibang kaso, sitwasyon, at pinanggalingan ang bawat isa. May mga: ✔️ First-time offenders

✔️ Nadala lang sa maling desisyon

✔️ Naghihintay pa lang ng hatol (hindi pa convicted)

✔️ Gusto nang magbago at makabalik sa maayos na buhay

Sa totoo lang, may mga PDL na:

Marunong rumespeto

Nakikipagtulungan sa programa

Aktibong sumasali sa rehabilitation

Ang kulungan ay hindi lang lugar ng parusa—ito rin ay lugar ng pagbabago.

Bilang bahagi ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, tungkulin namin na hindi lang magbantay, kundi tumulong sa rehabilitation at reintegration ng bawat PDL.

Hindi namin sila tinitingnan bilang “kriminal lang,” kundi bilang taong may pagkakataong magbago.

Kaya sa susunod na marinig mo ang salitang PDL, tandaan mo: 👉 Hindi lahat delikado.

👉 May kwento ang bawat isa.

👉 At may pag-asa pa rin ang pagbabago.

#BJMP #PDL #RealityCheck #JailOfficerLife #SerbisyoPubliko

"Through the Floodwaters: The Unseen Sacrifices of BJMP Personnel in Biñan City Jail"

"When most people see a flooded road, they turn around. But for the personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Biñan City Jail, turning back is not an option."

The image above captures a moment of real-life public service — a BJMP transport van trudging through knee-deep floodwaters caused by the onslaught of Typhoon Emong and the intensified southwest monsoon (Habagat). While many sought shelter from the rising waters, jail officers continued their sworn duty: to safeguard Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), maintain order, and ensure safety inside the facility — no matter the conditions outside.

This wasn’t just a commute. It was a mission powered by dedication.

Flooding caused by Emong and Habagat severely affected parts of Biñan, including the roads leading to the city jail. Transportation was paralyzed. Basic access to supplies and personnel was jeopardized. Yet, the BJMP team pushed through — not for praise, but because it is their oath.

Behind the Badge: Stories of Sacrifice

Officers soaked in rain, uniforms muddied, vehicles barely navigating the rising waters — these are just glimpses of the daily struggles many do not see. Often working under extreme conditions, BJMP personnel juggle the responsibility of law enforcement with the compassion needed for custodial care.

In times of disaster, their role expands even further. They must ensure:

Security of PDLs during calamities

Continuity of food and medicine supplies

Emergency protocols inside the jail

Coordination with LGUs and disaster response teams

All while their own families might also be affected by the very same flood they’re driving through.

Duty Beyond the Badge

What makes their effort even more commendable is that it rarely makes the news. These silent heroes work beyond the call of duty, often unnoticed, always committed.

Let this photo be a reminder: True service doesn’t stop at obstacles — not even floodwaters.

To all BJMP personnel across the country, especially those in Biñan City Jail, we salute you. Your dedication during these trying times is not just admirable — it’s inspiring.

Have a story to share about our public safety heroes during disasters? Leave a comment below and let’s honor their sacrifices together.

War cry: "One Biñan"!

Photos and video credited to the owner:

Jo1 Almazan

Jo1 Dg Rivera

Tags: #BJMP #BiñanCityJail #TyphoonEmong #Habagat #PublicService #FloodResponse #JailPersonnelSacrifice #DutyBeyondLimits