– The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
(BJMP), represented by its Chief Director Ruel S. Rivera (right) and National Youth Commission (NYC)
Chairperson Ronald Gian Carlo Cardema (2nd from
right), are signing the Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA) underscoring the Bureau’s commitment
to protect and nurture the well-being, rights and
future of youth within the vulnerable sector. The
agreement also highlighted the BJMP and NYC’s joint commitment in crafting tailored programs to

address the exceptional challenges faced by Youth (Persons) Deprived of Liberty (YDL). “Sa ugnayang ito
ng NYC at BJMP, hindi lamang ‘yung mga youth PDL na mayroong kasong may kinalaman sa terorismo ang
ini-aangat natin, kundi ang lahat ng youth PDL sa ilalim ng ating pangangalaga – mga survivor at biktima ng
gender violence, mga kabilang sa LGBTQIA+, ‘yong mga kabataang biktima ng pang-aabuso, at solo parents.
Lahat sila ay sakop ng kooperasyong ito,” Rivera said. Top jail officials led by Deputy Chief for Administration C. Supt. Dennis U. Rocamora (3rd from right) witnessed the ceremony held at the BJMP National Headquarters in Quezon City on January 19, 2024. (Benjie J. Murillo / BJMP Photo)