01/06/2026
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On June 1, 2026, JCSUPT ATTY FERDINAND D PONTILLO, Regional Director of the Jail Bureau, attended the Jail Extension Project Turnover Ceremony at Lianga District Jail, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. The project was initiated by IBP- Surigao del Sur Chapter. The event gathered key members of the judiciary, local government, and partners from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Surigao del Sur Chapter, led by Atty. Shana Ruiz-Polizon, alongside other IBP officials, municipal leaders, and JINSP ERNESTO S GALVE, Jail Warden.
In his message, JCSUPT Pontillo highlighted the urgent reality of overcrowding at Lianga District Jail, which is currently operating at a staggering 310% congestion rate, housing 243 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in a facility intended for only 60. He emphasized that this situation poses serious health and safety risks but expressed hope that the Jail Extension Projectโsupported by IBP and partner stakeholdersโwill help ease congestion and restore dignity within the facility. He also underscored that โour PDL, though deprived of liberty, should never be deprived of humanity.โ
With deep gratitude, BJMP Caraga formally accepted the project, recognizing it as more than just infrastructure but a lifeline that promotes safety, rehabilitation, and humane custody. RD Pontillo assured partners that the bureau will uphold its responsibility in maximizing the facility for the welfare and reform of PDL, reaffirming BJMPโs commitment to transforming jails into spaces of healing, hope, and second chances for a more compassionate society.
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