Manila, March 7 -- The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has intensified efforts to safeguard persons deprived of liberty (PDL) and ensure smooth operation of jail facilities nationwide amid the rising temperatures and the approaching summer months.

In a statement on Friday, BJMP chief Jail Director Ruel Rivera ordered all jail facilities to implement strict heat mitigation measures and to closely monitor PDL health conditions, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR), where high temperatures and overcrowding pose serious risks.

He underscored the need for proactive interventions to prevent heat-related illnesses and maintain the welfare of those under BJMP's care.

Rivera said the BJMP has reinforced health protoco...