The Bureau of Jail and Penology (BJMP) at Puerto Princesa City Jail (PPCJ) has conducted a three-day “Oplan Baklas”, tearing out the facility’s roofs and ceilings, aimed at seizing contrabands within the facility.
Jail Senior Inspector (JSINSP) Irene Gaspar, PPCJ warden, told Palawan Daily News (PDN) Thursday this June 16 to 18 operation was their response following the earlier attempt of an individual outside the facility to throw contraband items over the prison wall.
“Unang-una siyempre ‘yong safety po natin, ‘yong safety ng personnel, ng PDL, at saka ‘yong kung normal na araw tayo ‘yong mga dalaw po nila. Siyempre iniiwasan din po natin na ‘yong mga matutulis na bagay halimbawa sila mismo magkasakitan,” said Gaspar.
“Makakahadlang kasi ‘yong ganitong mga kontrabando sa rehabilitation program nila, sa welfare development program, at sa Therapeutic Community Modality Program na kung saan ang pag-implement natin ng programming is under doon sa tinatawag natin na TCMP, ‘yong pagkakaroon ng kontrabando is violation talaga, bawal talaga. Sa jail rules and regulations kasama din talaga ‘yon,” she added.
JSINSP Gaspar said two cellular phones were also surrendered to them after the operation.
During the Oplan Baklas, PPCJ has recorded its seized items including cellphone charger, electrical wires, bluetooth speakers, while a smart watch, two cellular phones, and an improvised knife were surrendered afterwards.
Gaspar advised the families and loved ones of the inmates to cooperate with the jail management regarding its established rules and regulations toward the good of every person deprived of liberty (PDL) at the facility.
“Doon sa mga kamag-anak ng mga PDL sana maintindihan ‘yong sitwasyon na COVID-19 kaya wala pang dalaw. Pero meron naman tayong electronic dalaw na ginagawa. Kasi karaniwang tanong kailan ibabalik ‘yong dalaw. Ang buong BJMP jails sa buong Pilipinas hindi pa po nagkakaroon ng face-to-face na dalaw, no contact policy kaya electronic dalaw po ang ini-implement,” Gaspar added.