BENGUET PROVINCIAL JAIL -LA TRINIDAD

Location: Justice Hill, Kesbeng, La Trinidad, Benguet

Provincial Warden: Peter P. Tip-ac

VISION
The provincial jail envisions itself as a dynamic institution highly regarded for its
humane safekeeping and development of inmates.

MISSION

The Provincial Jail Office aims to enhance public safety by providing humane
safekeeping development & reformation of inmates in preparation for their eventual
reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release.

1. Rehabilitation
2. Reformation, Repentance, Regeneration
3. Life Decision Program
4. Great Love
5. Hope
6. Community

Funtional Statement:
To take charge in the management, supervision and up keep of the Benguet
Provincial Jail; Security and Control of the inmates/prisoners.

Objectives:
To provide maximum security of inmates/prisoners detained at the Benguet
Provincial Jail, and properties of the province within the area of responsibility
as well as government officials and employees seeking government
protection.

Activities:
Provide escorts of prisoners during court trials, investigations, approved
court pass, medical check-ups or while in transit to other local or national
reformatory centers;
Maintain the up to date procurement and distribution of prisoner's food
supplies and other needs;
Provide spiritual needs and recreational activities of the prisoners;
Encourage prisoners to engage in constructive activities such as making
picture frames, wall or table decorations, toys etc. which can be sold to the
public in order to meet some of their personal needs.
Spearhead the Prison Deterrence Education Program in order to reduce
incarceration and prevent commission of crimes;
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 Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

CELL NO. POPULATION

1 18
2 21
3 20
4 25
5 21
6 21
7 22
8 23
9 21
10 20
11 23
12 12
13 19
*14 17
TOTAL 283

*The cell # 14 is not classified as a cell for inmates. It is used as their kitchen
which the 17 inmates are the one who is preparing their foods.

CELL
10ft x10ft per one cell
Maximum of 8 inmates
No separation of ages or crimes
One cell have (Facilities) :
o Stove
o Plate (plastics, no metal)
o Bed (double deck)
o TV
o Clothing
o Own comfort Room
Congested

Activities inside the Jail

Christmas party
Baptism (preaching)
Family Day
Sportfest
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 o Volleyball
o Table tennis
Conjugal (being started )

Security
2 (guard):1(inmate)
Minimum Security
Staff
o 40-42 including the warden
o Shifting 7-3;3-11
16 CCTV
- 3 inside the cell
- 1 at visiting area
- 2 at each gate (entrance & delivery gate)
- 1 at each area (security area, working area, activity area, control area)
- 1 at the roof
- 1 at the backyard
- 1 at the road (outside the building)
- 2 at the sides
- 1 not working

Jail
2 jail cars
13 cells
Space
o Kitchen
o Store
o Multi-purpose
o Receiving area
o Control area
o Visiting area

Inmates
Making some decoration for them to cell to get money and use it for their
financial problem.
They do janitorial and cook their food for the whole inmate as well
Sunbath 30 mins per cell.
Inmates from the 13 municipal of Benguet including La Union and Nueva
Viscaya
o Less than 20 person caught per month
All male
Crimes: Drug users, Rape, murder, theft.
Some of the inmates (drug users) surrendered when Pres. Duterte become
President of the Philippines
No record of violence

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Site
480 sq. Meters
No site for expansion yet

Site Location
Sloping Topography
Far from the Main road of Benguet
There are some residentials infront of the site

Structure
made of concrete
plywood
steel

Issues
Lack of Cells
Lack of Security Guard
Lack of Facilities

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 Visualized Ground Floor Plan of Benguet Provincial Jail

Second Floor of Benguet Provincial Jail

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 BENGUET PROVINCIAL JAIL SITE PHOTOS

Perimeter Fence of Benguet Provincial Jail showing the conventional use of barb wires.

Multi Purpose Area facing the building of Benguet Provincial Jail

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 Gathering Area of Staffs/Guard (Dayroom) facing the sari-sari store of Benguet Provincial
Jail

Access road of Benguet Provincial Jail showing La Trinidad District Jail and Benguet
Provincial Jail adjacent to each other, serving as parking space for some users.

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 Outside Benguet Provincial Jail perimeter area showing flanks of residential building.

The Control Area facing the stairs going to second floor.

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 Finished products of Inmates which used as their source of income.

Access gate for deliveries of foods and some other maintenance.

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 The Guard Post (Information Area).

Surveillance Monitor at the Guard Post (Information Area)

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 Interior of Preaching room (prayer area) of Inmates at Benguet Provincial Jail

Main gate of Benguet Provincial Jail

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 The Receiving Section facing the main access door in administration office.

Medicine rack beside the information area.

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Multi Purpose Area facing the retaining wall. Missions/visions of the provincial jail is painted
on the wall.

6-meter high fence, topped with live wires were extended around the perimeter area.

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 LA TRINIDAD DISTRICT JAIL- BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND
PENOLOGY (BJMP)

Location: Justice Hill, Kesbeng, La Trinidad, Benguet

On going case
BSMP DILG
No level security

Warden: Police Chief Insp. Dornagon

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

1. Functional Statement
1. To enhance public safety by providing humane safekeeping and developments
of inmates of the La Trinidad Municipal Jail.

2. Objective
1. To improve the living condition of inmates in accordance with the accepted
standard set by the United Nations.
2. To enhance safekeeping and developments of inmates in preparation for their
eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release.
3. To professionalize jail services.
4. Enhance jail service through innovations
5. Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of Municipal Jail.
6. Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates.
7. Conduct activities for the development of inmates.
8. Improve jail facilities.
9. Promote the general welfare and development of personnel; and,
10.Alleviate boredom and develop inmates to be productive during their stay in jail

Site Location
Accessible
Sloping Topography
Near main court and Benguet provincial capitol
Lot area more than 3000 sq. m (Not ideal)

Difference of provincial and district jail

Provincial District
Undergraduate staff More on career
Plain guard Have their own priest
No training needed for officers More risk
More capacity Higher salary
Trained 6 months
Higher positions of officer
Very limited area
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 From regional trial court will go
to BJMP district

Areas

Female Cell
o Triple decker beds
Two inmates per deck
7 triple decks
o 1 bathroom
o Personal stuff
Pencil
Paper
Hygiene
Guitar
Clothes
o Area : 3.5m x 6m
o Maximum capacity: 7 x 6 = 42 Inmates

Male Cell

o Upper Floor 1 Cell 46 Inmates

o Lower Floor 3 cells (2 Male, 1 Female)
o No Isolated Cells
o No Conjugal visits/area
o Corridor
o Rehab
o Admin Area
o Admin Storage
o Staffs Area
o Open Area for activities and livelihood
o Basketball court
o Entrance gate
o Offices
o Staffs Toilet

Activities and Services

Rehabilitation
Livelihood
o Sewing
o Sculptures
o Selling Handmade stuff such as walk clock, cabinets, displays, etc
Religious activities
Sun bathing Tuesday and Thursday for 20 minutes
Health Services
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 o Monthly medical mission
o By approval or court order

Security
1 CCTV
IDEAL : 1 personnel/guard to 7 inmates
But in BJMP District Jail
o 1 Personnel/Guard to 40 inmates Female
o 1 Personnel/Guard to 46 inmates Male
No security level

Issues inside BJMP District Jail

Septic Tank
No emergency generator
Overcrowded
o Jail is for 40 inmates but the jail has 180 inmates in the present
No separate area for activities
CCTV not functioning well
Security is not ideal, they should have better security

Number and Types of Crimes

La Trinidad Municipal Jail

Type of Crime Number

Qualified Theft 1
Alleged Theft 4
Frustrated Homicide 3
Alleged Homicide 2
Physical Injury 1
9165 (Possession of Dangerous drugs) 19
ESTAFA 2
Grave Threat 2
Frustrated Murder 1
Murder 4
Rape 3
R.A 9262 ( Women and Child Abuse) 1
R.A 10591 ( Illegal Possession of 1
Firearms) 1
Attempted Theft 2
Robbery

Total 45 Inmates

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La Trinidad District Jail

Male Dorm 96 Inmates

Female Dorm 47 Inmates
Population Ratio

Age 18 32 Years Old 33 39 Years Old

Male 25 Inmates 27 Inmates
Female 9 Inmates 10 inmates
*CICL * ONE MINOR WOMAN. (16 Years Old)

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 LA TRINIDAD DISTRICT JAIL SITE PHOTOS

Access road beside the Capitol of Benguet going to Benguet Provincial Jail and La Trinidad
District Jail

Steep stairs serves as a main access to the Capitol of Benguet.

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 La Trinidad District Jail

Finished products of Inmates which used as their source of income. Showing also the
hallway

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 Patrol Car parking beside of La Trinidad District Jail and along the road

Mission and Vision of La Trinidad Disrict Jail.

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