BJMP, Aklan Rehab Center Take Measures To Prevent Escapes

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Aklan Rehabilitation Center (ARC), Kalibo, Aklan are strictly implementing measures in their respective institutions to prevent Jailbreak and inmates from escaping, as what happened in some parts of the country.
In an interview, both BJMP Provincial Administrator Edmundo Cortezan and ARC Provincial Warden Cristito Angub said, their personnel are alert and on constant lookout for any sign of unrest or trouble in their respective buildings, located in Nalook, Kalibo, Aklan.
Sr. Insp. Cortezan said that in Aklan, their building is very secured as high profile detainees, involving cases of drug trafficking and murder, are remitted to them. However, he said it is the courts that decide where to remit the inmates. This was also echoed by ARC Provincial Warden Angob, who stressed it is up to the courts which decide where to remit the detainees.
To fully prevent prisoners escapes, the provincial government here under Governor Carlito Marquez is presently constructing the perimeter fence of the ARC in Nalook, Kalibo.
Presently, inmates at the BJMP have a daily food budget of P40.00 each, while those at the ARC have P30.00 each.
To help the inmates earn money while inside the rehabilitation center, Col. Angob said they (inmates) are allowed to cultivate vegetable gardens inside the compound. Some inmates also take care of pigs inside to augment their income, and those skilled carpenters are permitted to engage in furniture making.
At the BJMP, inmates avail of trainings from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on practical electricity, appliances repair and other skills training so when they are released from detention, they can use these as their means of livelihood.
Currently, there are 309 detainees, 133 in the BJMP, while 176 in the ARC.
Peace And Order Council Pushes
Security Monitor TV
In Boracay
In another development, the Region 6 Peace and Order Council is pushing for the establishment of a close circuit television (CCTV) in Boracay Island to monitor tourists and other individuals coming in and out of the island resort.
In a resolution approved, the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) asked the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Tourism (DOT) and other government agencies to take steps for the implementation of the project.
For its part, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recommended the creation of a database of residents and workers in the area. It also suggested for the strict implementation of a gun-free policy in Boracay to strengthen security measures in the island, a prime tourist destination.
PRO-6 regional director C/Supt. Wilfredo Dulay also asked for allocation of funds for the procurement of equipment needed by the troops of Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police operating in the island.
In December 2006, the Joint Task Group Boracay (JTGB) was created to provide and implement security measures in Boracay Island to prevent local and international terrorists from damaging Boracay.
A memorandum of agreement was signed by PRO-6, the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division, Philippine Army, Boracay Intelligence Sub-Committee, the Regional Intelligence Committee, Military Intelligence Group and PCG District Western Visayas creating JTGB. /MP