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||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||๐๐๐’๐” ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐…๐˜ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐’๐”๐‚ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐›๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌBPSU, represented by Universi...
24/09/2026

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||

๐๐๐’๐” ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐…๐˜ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐’๐”๐‚ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐›๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ

BPSU, represented by University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag, joins fellow State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the scheduled House of Representatives pre-plenary hearings on the FY 2027 proposed budget of Luzon SUCs on September 21, 2026, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.

The discussions cover the highlights and major thrusts of the proposed FY 2027 budget, actual physical accomplishments and the targets for major programs in FY 2025, and issues and actions concerning budget allotment, and other relevant discourse.

The hearings likewise provide an avenue for SUCs to discuss issues and concerns affecting budget ex*****on, particularly those resulting in lower budget utilization rates, along with other relevant information that may assist the committee in its deliberations.

Following the pre-plenary hearings, the tentative plenary budget deliberation for all SUCs is scheduled on September 23, 2026, at the Plenary Session Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex.

||๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’||๐‡๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฒ ๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ˆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ ๐๐ข๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฒ๐š๐ ๐ข ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ง๐  ๐๐๐’๐” ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ข ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ Sa diwa ng โ€œPagpapah...
24/09/2026

||๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’||

๐‡๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐“๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฒ ๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ˆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ ๐๐ข๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ฒ๐š๐ ๐ข ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ง๐  ๐๐๐’๐” ๐Ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ข ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ


Sa diwa ng โ€œPagpapahalaga sa Dunong at Dangal ng mga Batang Peninsulares,โ€ binigyang-pugay ang sipag, husay, at mga natatanging tagumpay ng mga mag-aaral ng BPSU Orani Campus sa Punyagi 2026 Recognition Ceremony na ginanap noong Setyembre 18, 2026, sa BPSU Orani Campus Multi-purpose Hall, Academic Building.

Dinaluhan ng mga BPSU officials, faculty members, at mga awardee ang seremonya bilang pagkilala sa mga mag-aaral na nagpakita ng husay sa akademya at natatanging ambag sa kanilang mga larangan. Kabilang sa pinarangalan ang mga Presidentโ€™s and Deanโ€™s Lister awardees at Special Awardees, na nagsilbing halimbawa ng dedikasyon, disiplina, at patuloy na pagsusumikap sa kanilang pag-aaral.

Naging panauhing tagapagsalita si Orani Municipal Mayor Hon. Antonio โ€œJonโ€ Arizapa Jr., na kinatawan ni Mr. Nasir Q. Ocampo, Governance and Institutional Development Consultant. Sa kanyang mensahe, hinikayat ang mga awardee na ipagpatuloy ang paghahangad ng kaalaman, paglinang ng kakayahan, at pagsasabuhay ng mga pagpapahalagang kanilang natutuhan sa BPSU.

Pinangunahan ni University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag, kasama sina Orani Campus Director Prof. Digna M. De Guzman, Dean of Instruction-Orani Dr. Alonzo Mortejo, at mga faculty members, ang paggawad ng mga parangal na kumilala hindi lamang sa academic excellence kundi sa tiyaga, determinasyon, at pagsisikap ng Peninsulares.

Higit pa sa pagkilala sa academic excellence, nagsilbing paalala ang Punyagi 2026 na bawat tagumpay ay bunga ng tiyaga, determinasyon, at paninindigan sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap.

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||๐€ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐’๐” ๐‚๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ As educational institutions fac...
23/09/2026

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||

๐€ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐’๐” ๐‚๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ


As educational institutions face evolving security and emergency-management challenges, BPSU strengthened its preparedness through the Integrated Crisis Management and Institutional Resilience Workshop held on September 17, 2026, at the OSA Building, Main Campus.

Led by the University Security Services Office and the University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (UDRRM), the workshop brought together university officials, service directors, and employees to strengthen their knowledge of crisis management and equip them with practical response frameworks for emergencies involving threats to life and safety, including active-shooter situations.

The workshop covered the Incident Command System Executive Course, school crisis and emergency management, and active-shooter preparedness and response, led by P/MAJ Dennis B. Duran, Chief of the Provincial Investigation and Detective Management Branch, with P/MAJ Jayson V. Clutario and PEMS Erlyn M. Fonseca. The sessions emphasized coordinated decision-making, clear communication, preparedness planning, and timely action to protect the BPSU community, reduce risks, and sustain essential university operations during emergencies.

University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag recognized the value of the knowledge and skills gained through the workshop, noting that preparedness and institutional resilience are shared responsibilities. She also expressed appreciation for the continuing collaboration between BPSU and partner agencies in strengthening campus safety and emergency response.

The participation of BPSU Vice Presidents and Campus Directors further demonstrated the Universityโ€™s commitment to strengthening campus safety, emergency preparedness, and institutional resilience.

||๐Ž๐๐„ ๐๐๐’๐”||In celebration of your devoted leadership in regional development and steadfast support for BPSUโ€™s advanceme...
23/09/2026

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In celebration of your devoted leadership in regional development and steadfast support for BPSUโ€™s advancement, we offer heartfelt birthday greetings to Hon. Nerrisa T. Esguerra, Regional Director of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Region III and member of the BPSU Board of Regents.

Your leadership in advancing economic planning, aligning regional priorities with national goals, and fostering sustainable development continues to strengthen Central Luzonโ€™s progress and BPSUโ€™s role as a key partner in nation-building. May the year ahead be filled with good health, renewed energy, and continued success in your vital work.

Happy birthday, Dir. Nerrisa!

||๐Ž๐๐„ ๐๐๐’๐”||Today, BPSU joins the higher education community in honoring a leader whose vision and stewardship empower i...
23/09/2026

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Today, BPSU joins the higher education community in honoring a leader whose vision and stewardship empower institutions and elevate the state university system nationwide: Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President of Batangas State University and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC).

Through every initiative and collaboration, you advance PASUCโ€™s mission to promote excellence, innovation, and shared progress among SUCs, ensuring they remain responsive, competitive, and student-centered.

May you be blessed with good health, meaningful milestones, and continued opportunities to lead with purpose and integrity.

Happy birthday, Dr. Ronquillo!

||๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’||๐€ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž-๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ ๐š๐œ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐๐’๐” ๐“๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ A shared ...
23/09/2026

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๐€ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž-๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ ๐š๐œ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐๐’๐” ๐“๐จ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ


A shared vision for a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and world-class tourism destination brought BPSU and the Municipality of Bagac together for the ceremonial signing of a memorandum of agreement on September 16, 2026, at the Sangguniang Bayan Hall in Bagac, Bataan.

The partnership supports the Bagac local governmentโ€™s master-planning initiatives under the leadership of Mayor Hon. Ron Del Rosario and the Sangguniang Bayan, particularly in developing integrated stormwater drainage and wastewater management solutions. These efforts aim to promote sustainable, climate-resilient, and environmentally responsible development in the municipality, with BPSU providing technical and research-based assistance.

The ceremony also featured presentations on key plans and initiatives, including the research study โ€œMaster Plan Development of Integrated Stormwater Drainage and Wastewater Treatment in Bagac, Bataan: A Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Climate Resilience, Environmental Integrity, and Social Integrity,โ€ led by project leader Prof. Engr. Meeko C. Masangcap.

The proposed master plan will guide Bagac in addressing drainage and wastewater concerns while advancing sustainable tourism, environmental protection, and long-term community resilience. It also strengthens the BPSUโ€“Bagac LGU partnership by paving the way for continued collaboration in research, technical assistance, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure planning toward the municipalityโ€™s inclusive and sustainable growth.

Representing BPSU during the ceremony were University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag and Dean of the College of Engineering Engr. Rigor G. Regalado, reaffirming the Universityโ€™s continued partnership with the Bagac LGU in advancing sustainable and evidence-based environmental planning initiatives for the municipality.

||๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’||๐๐๐’๐” ๐‚๐‚๐’๐“ ๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐’๐„๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ On September 17, 2026, BPSU advanced its co...
23/09/2026

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๐๐๐’๐” ๐‚๐‚๐’๐“ ๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐’๐„๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ


On September 17, 2026, BPSU advanced its commitment to innovation and technology-driven learning through the launch of the Advanced Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and Embedded Systems (ARISE) Training at Saint Joseph College, BPSU Main Campusโ€“Annex in Balanga City, Bataan.

Led by the College of Computer Studies (CCS) under the leadership of Dean Dr. Maria Lo**ta Masangca, the two-day training was organized with the support of Prakalpa Innovations Services Private Limited, India. It brought together participants for immersive sessions on robotics, artificial intelligence, IoT, and embedded systems, using advanced robotics and AI kits for hands-on learning.

The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Pratik Rajan Mungekar and Dr. Kalpesh Jadhav of the Sharda Education Society, who shared their expertise in emerging technologies and guided participants through practical activities designed to connect concepts with real-world applications.

Beyond introducing participants to advanced technological tools, the training enhanced participantsโ€™ technical knowledge, problem-solving and creative-thinking skills, and practical experience in developing innovative technology-based solutions through experiential learning and collaboration.

During the event, University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag expressed her support for the initiative and emphasized the importance of equipping learners with relevant skills in emerging technologies. She highlighted the role of experiential learning and innovation in preparing students and educators to contribute meaningfully to the rapidly evolving digital and technological landscape.

Through the ARISE training, BPSU continues to create learning opportunities that foster technological competence, creativity, and innovation while strengthening its partnerships with international institutions and technology organizations.

||๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’||In a meaningful stride toward expanding opportunities for rehabilitation, education, and holistic support f...
23/09/2026

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In a meaningful stride toward expanding opportunities for rehabilitation, education, and holistic support for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mariveles Municipal Jail, led by Acting Municipal Jail Warden JINSP Enrick Franz D. Clorion, paid a courtesy visit to BPSU on September 3, 2026, at the BPSU Main Campus.

The delegation was warmly received by BPSU President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag, paving the way for an exchange of insights and discussions on potential areas of collaboration between the two institutions. The engagement explored initiatives that can contribute to the holistic development and well-being of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), particularly through accessible education, healthcare support, and rehabilitation-focused programs.

A key highlight of the courtesy visit was the discussion on potential collaboration in advancing the College Education Behind Bars (CEBB) program and expanding educational opportunities for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs). The initiative aims to make quality education more accessible to PDLs by providing opportunities for learning, personal development, and skills enhancement as they work toward rehabilitation and meaningful reintegration into society.

The engagement reflects a shared recognition of education and health as essential components of rehabilitation. By bringing together the expertise and resources of BPSU and BJMP, the partnership opens possibilities for initiatives that go beyond custodial care and help empower PDLs through knowledge, wellness, and opportunities for personal development.

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’||๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐‹๐„ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐žBPSU j...
22/09/2026

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๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐‹๐„ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ž

BPSU joyfully honors the outstanding achievement of its newest class of Registered Nurses, whose distinguished performance in the Augustโ€“September 2026 Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (PNLE) sets a high standard for the profession.

Demonstrating exemplary clinical competence and dedication, BPSU achieved an impressive 93.86% passing rate for first-time takers and a strong 90.04% institutional passing rate, substantially outperforming the national passing rate of 76.69%. This exceptional outcome produced 217 newly licensed Peninsulares nurses, each ready to serve with skill, compassion, and professionalism.

This distinguished performance not only surpasses national benchmarks but also reaffirms the commitment of BPSU School of Nursing and the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) to cultivating highly skilled, compassionate, and future-ready healthcare professionals.

BPSU also sincerely acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its distinguished academic leaders in achieving this milestone: Dr. Jocelyn F. Villanueva, Dean of the School of Nursing and College of Allied Health Sciences Associate Director, and Prof. Maria Elinor S. Soriano. Through their visionary guidance and support, they continue to elevate the Universityโ€™s standards and inspire academic distinction in nursing education.

This success was built on extraordinary perseverance, discipline, and heart, and you met every test with notable resolve. As you begin your professional nursing journey, continue to reflect the Peninsulare values through compassion, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to service.

Congratulations, Peninsulares nurses! May your journey be a healthy rhythm of service, excellence, and fulfillment.

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||๐๐๐’๐”, ๐๐‰๐Œ๐ ๐’๐š๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ง๐๐จ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ญ ๐‰๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ƒ๐‹ ๐‘๐ž๐ก๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง BPS...
22/09/2026

||๐๐๐’๐” ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„๐’||

๐๐๐’๐”, ๐๐‰๐Œ๐ ๐’๐š๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ง๐๐จ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ญ ๐‰๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ƒ๐‹ ๐‘๐ž๐ก๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง


BPSU and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) San Fernando District Jail renewed their shared efforts toward advancing institutional cooperation and community welfare during a courtesy visit on September 11, 2026, at the BPSU Main Campus.

Warmly received by University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag, together with Extension and Training Services Office (ETSO) Director Dr. Bernadeth B. Gabor, the engagement paved the way for an exchange of insights and the exploration of existing and prospective initiatives aimed at expanding access to education, skills development, health services, psychosocial support, and capacity-building opportunities for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and jail personnel.

A key focus of the engagement was the continued implementation and development of programs that equip PDLs with practical knowledge and livelihood competencies that may support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Among the initiatives highlighted was the HOPE Behind Bars Program, which provides skills training, competency assessment, and pathways for beneficiaries to earn National Certificate (NC) qualifications, giving them opportunities to develop competencies that can be useful beyond the correctional setting.

Health and nursing services were likewise central to the engagement, highlighting the role of jail nurses in conducting health assessments, facilitating referrals, monitoring PDLsโ€™ conditions, and coordinating with healthcare providers and partner institutions. The discussion also reaffirmed ongoing efforts in psychological first aid and mental health promotion, emphasizing the need for accessible psychosocial support as part of a more holistic approach to PDL rehabilitation and well-being.

Representing BJMP San Fernando District Jail were JCINSP Kelvin Roy L. Domingo, Acting District Jail Warden; SJO1 Leslie Lyn C. Tingalon, Chief of the Welfare and Development (WD) Section; and JO1 Marie Cris T. Marcos, Development Officer.

The engagement reflects a shared view that rehabilitation goes beyond custodial care. By linking education, skills training, health services, and psychosocial support, BPSU and BJMP are advancing pathways for PDLs to build competencies, enhance well-being, and prepare for productive lives after release.

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