Bureau of Jail Management and Penology(BJMP)

Hi! I would like to ask for the following:
1. How often do pregnant detainees go for a check up? 
2. Are pregnant and nursing detainees with infants separated from other female detainees?
3. When a detainee is giving birth, are they shackled or any objects which restrains them from moving? If so, kindly indicate what objects are used.
4. What are the complications which female detainees experience or complain while being pregnant? 
5. Were there cases on pregnant detainees smoking or using drugs in jail? 

We appreciate if all questions are answered

April 12, 2021

Dear Hannah Denise,

Thank you for your request dated Apr 10, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for How pregnant detainees are treated.

We received your request on Apr 10, 2021 and will respond on or before Apr 30, 2021 03:37:03 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://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHgsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEUJKTVAtNTQzMzAxNTA3NDUyDA, for request with ticket number #BJMP-543301507452.

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