BATANGAS CITY, Batangas — Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mimaropa joined Christians across the country in observing Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of the Holy Week.
According to its regional information officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, the BJMP ensures that PDLs who wish to take part in the Lenten season are given the opportunity to meditate, reflect, and seek spiritual renewal.
“For the PDLs, being in jail is already a form of sacrifice, but through these activities, they are able to participate meaningfully in the observance of Holy Week,” Anglo said.
Religious activities organized in partnership with various faith-based groups include the Sacrament of Confession, the Stations of the Cross, reflections on the Seven Last Words, an Easter Vigil, and an Easter Sunday Mass, among others.
The BJMP emphasized the importance of providing spiritual support to persons in custody, particularly during significant religious occasions, as part of their holistic approach to rehabilitation. (PR)