TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF TH E ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate
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25 AUG 14 P5‘-47
RtCElVED BY.
Senate Bill No. 1196
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
AN ACT
TRANSFERRING THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE PROVINCIAL AND 
SUB-PROVINCIAL JAILS TO THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND 
PENOLOGY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The country's jail management is currently divided into two levels—the national 
and the provincial. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) oversees city, 
municipal, and district jails, while provincial governments oversee provincial and sub­
provincial jails. As of December 2019, there are 61 provincial and 23 sub-provincial jails 
in the country, operating under the management and administration of their respective 
provincial governments. In the current system, prisoners are subjected to different 
standards of treatment.
This measure seeks to transfer the control and supervision of provincial and sub­
provincial jails under the competent administration and management of the BJMP. Once 
passed, this bill will eliminate the disparity in the handling of our jails as the BJMP's 
policies and guidelines will be implemented in both BJMP-supervised city, municipal, 
and district jails, and provincial and sub-provincial jails ensuring a uniform national 
standard of jail management. With this proposal, detention facilities will be 
synchronized with BJMP's Manual on Habitat, Water, Sanitation, and Kitchen in Jails. 
The problem of congestion in our jails will also be better addressed under this proposal.
This proposed legislation is also envisioned to preserve the right of Persons 
Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) as it warrants the safety of inmates, and persons in custody 
awaiting investigation.
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IGUEL "MIGZ" F. ZUBIRI


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Senate
TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
)
of il)f r&>’crctai'p
25 AUG 14 P5-47
SENATE
1196
RECEIVED BY:
Senate Bill No.
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
AN ACT
TRANSFERRING THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE PROVINCIAL AND 
SUB-PROVINCIAL JAILS TO THE BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND 
PENOLOGY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the "Jail Integration Act."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the general 
welfare and safeguard the basic rights of persons deprived of liberty. Further, the State 
recognizes its responsibility to strengthen government capability aimed towards the 
strengthening of the delivery of basic services to the citizenry through the 
institutionalization of highly efficient and competent jail services.
Toward this end, the State shall provide uniform standards and policies in the 
administration of jails and the safekeeping of persons deprived of liberty by placing the 
administration of local jails to a single authority.
SEC. 3. Transfer of Provincial and Sub-ProvinciaUaii. -The control and supervision 
over provincial and sub-provincial jail is hereby transferred to the Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP).
For this purpose, the management, control and supervision of existing provincial 
and sub-provincial jails, including all its property, equipment, and finances, shall be 
transferred to the BJMP, subject to existing laws.
SEC. 4. Transition Period. - For orderly transfer of management and operation of 
provincial and sub-provincial jails, a three (3) year transition period is hereby 
established, to commence from the date of the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That 
during the transition period, the concerned Provincial Government shall continue 
funding the subsistence allowance of inmates and the maintenance of jail facility 
including, but not limited to, electric and water expenses and necessary repairs until 
such time that the total and full control and supervision of the facility has been 
transferred to the BJMP.
SEC. 5. Provincial andSub-ProvinciaUaii Employees. -The existing employees and 
personnel of provincial and sub-provincial jails shall enjoy security of tenure and shall 
be absorbed by the BJMP subject to the qualification standards as provided for in


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Republic Act No. 9263, otherwise known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau 
of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004," as amended, and 
other applicable laws, pertinent rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission 
(CSC): Provided, That the BJMP shall take proactive measures in training and enhancing 
the capacity of employees and personnel of provincial and sub-provincial jails to obtain 
the necessary qualifications: Provided, further. That those who will fail to comply with 
the qualification standards at the time of transfer shall be given five (5) years from the 
lapse of the transition period as provided in this Act to complete the necessary 
requirements for the concerned position: Provided, furthermore. That for purposes of 
computation of retirement and pension benefits, the term "active service" shall include 
services rendered by employees affected in the provincial and sub-provincial jail prior to 
the enactment of this Act: Provided, finaliy. That the Provincial Government is hereby 
encouraged to absorb those employees who have already reached the mandatory 
retirement age in BJMP at the time of effectivity.
Employees opting to be separated from the service as a result of the transfer 
under the provisions of this Act shall receive separation benefits in accordance with 
existing laws. In addition, those who are qualified to retire shall be allowed to do so and 
be entitled to all benefits provided for under existing retirement laws.
The BJMP, in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development 
Authority (TESDA) and other government agencies, shall also provide training programs 
for the upskilling and reskilling of the affected personnel and employees.
SEC. 6. Appropriations. - The initial amount necessary for the implementation of 
this Act shall be charged against the current fiscal year's appropriations of the BJMP 
and concerned provincial government. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for 
the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act.
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of the Interior and 
Local Government and BJMP, in coordination with the Provincial Governments, CSC, and 
other stakeholders, shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, 
promulgate the rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force or effect.
SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - Sections 61, 62 and 63 of Republic Act No. 6975, 
otherwise known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 
1990," as amended, are hereby amended or modified accordingly.
Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, 
rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly.
SEC. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,