By Rowena T. Cruz Lucena City District Jail officials, led by Acting Warden J/SINSP Arvin P. Andojar, lead a seminar on the Peace and Order ...
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| Lucena City District Jail officials, led by Acting Warden J/SINSP Arvin P. Andojar, lead a seminar on the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan, underscoring the jail's role in community security. (Bjmp Lucena Maledorm) |
LUCENA CITY, Quezon —The Lucena City District Jail (LCDJ) is taking a proactive stance on community well-being, launching two key initiatives aimed at strengthening public safety and inmate rehabilitation. The jail recently held seminars on both the Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan 2026–2028 and the creation of a Drug-Free Workplace.
LCDJ Acting Warden Jail Senior Inspector Arvin P. Andojar led the unit's participation in the POPS Plan seminar, a collaborative effort with other agencies to develop a unified strategy for a more secure society. The engagement highlighted the vital role the jail plays not just in maintaining internal order, but also in the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), who, as the jail stressed, remain an important part of the community.
In a separate but equally critical undertaking, the jail also hosted a Drug-Free Workplace Seminar for its personnel and PDLs. Spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the event was conducted by Investigation Agent 1 Ed Bryan Echavaria, Intelligence Officer 1 Sarah Joy Balmeo, and Intelligence Officer 1 Mark Stanley de Terra.
The PDEA officials provided essential guidance on programs and preventive education to ensure a drug-free environment, emphasizing knowledge that helps prevent illegal drug activities within the facility. The session included interactive discussions on key modules, empowering both personnel and PDLs with the tools to maintain a zero-tolerance policy.
BJMP Acting Warden, JINSP Allain Abastillas later extended their gratitude to the PDEA for its consistent support, underscoring the jail's unwavering commitment to being a drug-free facility. This partnership, the officials noted, is vital for maintaining the institution's commitment to both internal security and public welfare, ensuring that the Lucena City Jail remains a key partner in community development and a model for effective rehabilitation programs.
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