New Antique jail head to implement reforms

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February 4, 2018
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SAN JOSE, Antique – The newly designated head of the Antique Provincial Jail is set to implement several reforms in the facility.

Gov. Rhodora Cadiao appointed Luciano Saiyo, a retired colonel of the Philippine Air Force, on Thursday as the officer-in-charge of the jail facility.

Saiyo during a media conference on Friday said he had a meeting with the 27 provincial jail guards. He told them to wear uniforms when they report to duty, he added.

“The provincial guards, by wearing their uniforms, would look as decent professionals,” Saiyo stressed.

Saiyo added that the conjugal rooms – which are only separated by blankets – in the jail facility – will be improved to give privacy during visits.

“I will also ask the TESDA (Technical Education Skills and Development Authority) and other government agencies to provide skills trainings so that the inmates would become productive members of community once they are out,” Saiyo said.

He added that he will personally conduct surprise cell inspections to get rid of deadly weapons and illegal drugs in the facility.

Saiyo said there are currently 396 inmates at the provincial jail; four of them are staying in cottages inside the jail premises with their families.

“I had a meeting with them and I told them I would no longer let their families live with them starting Monday because of the present danger,” Saiyo said.

He added that the family members agreed to return home.

The inmates were staying in bamboo cottages, instead of staying inside the cell, as reward for their good behavior.

Cadiao said this entailed expenses, particularly on electricity, and posed risks to the inmates’ children.

The families will be permitted to visit their jailed member for two hours every Monday, Thursday and Friday. (PNA/PN)
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