The DILG and BJMP plan to launch a 'pre-release program' to help persons deprived of liberty find jobs and housing upon release.
— The Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology plan to launch a"pre-release program" to help persons deprived of liberty find jobs and housing upon release.
[Translation: Even before they are released, we will contact companies about partnering...even now we will begin calling. I’m sure there are many LGUs that will help in job matching.]"Tapos saan ka titira? Baka pwede kayong tatlo, kayong dalawa magsama kayo ang hulog lang ₱30 kada-araw," he explained.
Abalos noted that the initiative – meant to combat jail congestion – was still in its planning stages with BJMP officials, but added that it would be launched within the year.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pregnant woman in Mandaue nabbed for sneaking illegal drugs into prisonMANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A pregnant woman was apprehended by personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mandaue City for trying to sneak illegal drugs into the facility while visitin... CDNDigital
Read more »
Pregnant woman in Mandaue nabbed for sneaking illegal drugs into prisonMANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A pregnant woman was apprehended by personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mandaue City for trying to sneak illegal drugs into the facility while visitin... CDNDigital
Read more »
Over 80,000 availed of Canada's visa-free program for eligible Filipinos - envoyCanada expects more Filipinos visitors after launching its visa-free program for qualified Filipinos in June.
Read more »
Muntinlupa passes school disaster preparedness training ordinanceThe Muntinlupa City government has approved an ordinance establishing a school-based disaster preparedness training program. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
Ukraine won military aid pledges worth $1.5B euros this week – minister'Ukraine will receive over €1.5 billion in military aid from its international partners,' says Ukraine's defense minister.
Read more »
Railway expansion must include socialized housing, agri value chain—Hontiveros Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, July 14 reiterated the importance of providing socialized and affordable housing, as well as keeping the agricultural value chain running, in line with the expansion of the country’s railway system. READ:
Read more »