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OFFICE OF THE si~~g~~~~G PANLUNGSOD Eifocfivl~ll!.rut..U,2-Q/.81


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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 16TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE grn
SANGGUN!ANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF JLOILO, PHILIPPINES, HELD AT
THE SESSION HALL, 6TH FLOOR CITY HALL BUILDING, PLAZA LIBERTAD, JLOILO
CITY, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018.

PRESENT:
HON. JEFFREY P. GANZON
Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer

Hoit Joshua C. Alim Member


Hon. Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda Member
Hon. Ely A. Estante, Jr. Member
Hon. R Leone N. Gerochi~ A."st Floor Leader Member
Hon. Rey land V. Hervias, Liga ng n1ga BarangayPresident Ex Offici{) Member
Hon. Mandrie T. Malabor Member
Hon. Plaridel C. Nava II Member
Hon. Ar111and S. Parcon Member
lion. Eduardo L. Pe:fiaredo11do, 1'1oor Leader Member
Hon. Liezl Joy Z. Salazar Member
Hon. Jose Efrain G. Trefias III Men1ber
Hon. Candice Magdalane A. T·upas Member

ABSENT:

NONE

REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 20I8-058


AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED BRINGING IN OF
CELLPHONES, HANDSETS AND OTHER GADGETS OR DEVICES OF
SIMILAR NATURE WITHIN THE PREMISES OF THE BU.REAU OF JAIL
MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY (BJMP) WHICH INCLUDES, BUT NOT
LlMITED TO, ITS DETENTION AND FACILITIES AND PLACES WHERE IT
IS POSSIBLE TO TRANSFER POSSESSION OF CELLPHONES AND SIMILAR
GADGETS TO ANY INMATE THEREAT OR WHEREVER HE MAY BE AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF

Sponsored by Hon. Eduardo L. Peiiaredondo, Co-sponsored by


Hon. Joshua C. Alim seconded by Hon. Lady Julie Grace L.
Baronda and Hon. Jose Efrain J. Trefias, III

WHEREAS, the ei1try of cellphones and other gadgets or de\.ices of similar nature in the
pre1nises of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and detention facilities by
persons other than the Officers and members of the BJMP is strictly prohibited because it is
considered as contraband by the Standard Operating Procedure by said government office under
Document NO. BJMP-SOP-D1-12 dated May 26, 2017;

WHEREAS, cellphones and other gadgets of devices of similar nature in possession of


inmates poses a threat to the security of the jail facilities, fellow inmates, BJMP personnel and
the public as well;

WHEREAS, it is also prol1ibited to pass or hand the cellphone or gadget of similar


nature to an inmate or while in transit or in any place outside of the BJMP premises;
Reg. ()rd. No. 2018- 058, April 24. 2018 Page2

WHEREAS, the ptrrpose of these prohibitio11s is to prevent the inmates to communicate


with persons in <>r outside of the jail premises and plan and pursue criminal activities inside
and/or outside the premises of the BJMP jail facilities;

WHEREAS, punitive measures should be taken to prevent this type of contraband to be


in the possession of any inmate in all detention facilities and/or even outside the premises of the
BJPM jail facilities;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of lloilo City, in


session assembled that;

Section 1 Prohibited Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person who:

a. Sneaks in or surreptitiously bring in, hand in cellphones and otl1er gad.gets or


de,ices of similar nature to any inmate inside the jail facilities or within the
restricted area of the said facility and/or

b. Any other act of si1nilar nature where the purpose i,<q to bring in or transfer
possession of said cellphones and other gadgets or devices of similar nature to
any inmate in or outside of the Bureau of Jail Management and Pe11ology
(BJMP) facilities.

Section 2 Penalty. Any person forn1d violating any act me11tioned in Section 1 shall
suffer an imprisomnent of 180 days and a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (P 5 1000.00). In case of
insolvency, to suffer an additional imprisonment of 15 days.

Cellphones or gadgets used in violation of this Ordinance shall be confiscated in favor of


the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (B.JMP) and shall be disposed of in accordance
with existing laws on the matter.

Section 3 Ef'fectivity Clause. This ordinance sl1all take effect after the required
pttblication.

ENACTED, April 24, 2018.

I hereby certify to the correct11ess of the above quoted-ordiruu1ce.


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R/L H-.:;;i:v If-Ki~


Secre to the Sanggunian
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ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED APPROVED:


TO BE DULY ENACTED:

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HON. JE Ft;lY\r ZON


Vice May ~ bl~esi _ ¥i,ng Officer
rpb/CRN 18-03-2144

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