Bureau of Jail Management and Penology(BJMP)

Good day! I would like to ask for the following: 
1. are the jails complying with the internal law provisions on the Nelson Mandela Rules and the Bangkok rules specifically on pregnant and nursing detainees? 
2. Up to what extent are these rules being followed? 
3. Do jails have centralized system in handling these types of situation? 
4. Are all jail personnel trained with the basics handling cases of pregnant and nursing detainees with infant? 
5. Are all personnel knowledgeable on what a pregnant or nursing detainee needs?

April 13, 2021

Dear Hannah Denise,

Thank you for your request dated Apr 12, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for compliance with international laws on jail conditions and treatment of person deprived of liberty.

We received your request on Apr 12, 2021 and will respond on or before May 03, 2021 01:33:17 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJKTVAtNTczMTk0OTYwNzI0DA, for request with ticket number #BJMP-573194960724.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Xavier Solda
FOI Officer

Good day, I would like to ask for a follow up regarding my requests. Thank you.

Good afternoon!

As to the inquiry of the legal management students, allegedly, from La Salle. The DHS is vetting the veracity of the requesting party.

We already communicated with them and sought for their school endorsement since the data they are requesting are confidential. Also, they are requesting to interview the pregnant/mother PDL. We still waiting for their compliance over our request.

The DHS is taking the matter seriously since we had previous experience with pregnant/mother PDL associated with political affiliation.

Thank you.
Sincerely,

Directorate for Health Service