The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory (BJMP-BCJMD) led by JSupt. April Rose Wandag-Ayangwa launched the BJMP – Cordillera Administrative Region’s Livelihood Exhibit and Christmas Showcase today, 20 November 2024 at BCJMD Quadrangle.
As the host facility of the holiday event, JSupt Ayangwa said that this event is not just a gathering; it is a celebration of advocacy, collaboration, unity, and teamwork, and an inspiration to everyone who labored tirelessly to bring this vision to life.
One of the highlights of the event is the Best Christmas Village Competition. Four competitors composed of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), service providers, and BJMP personnel put up Cordilleran Christmas themed booths featuring Kalinga-Apayao, Mountain Province, Benguet, and Abra-Ifugao.
Kalinga-Apayao booth bested them all with their “Kalingang-Kalinga Apayao,” featuring recycled materials and PDL-provided services like haircut, manicure and pedicure, foot spa, showcase of Kalinga and Apayao products, rattan-made products, and native dishes. The booth is in partnership with Jesus Reigns Ministries led by Reverend Rowena Orajay.
“Against all odds, including the challenges brought by four typhoons, our personnel and service providers braved the storms to gather materials, provide financial and logistical support, and work late into the night to bring this Christmas Village to life. Our PDLs showcased their skills in carpentry and creativity, transforming these booths into vibrant spaces of joy and hope,” JSupt. Ayangwa said in her opening remarks.
The launching was attended by Mrs. Arlene Magalong, BJMP-CAR Regional Director JSSupt Kenneth Bid-ing, Department of Tourism RD Jovita Ganongan, Department of Labor and Employment RD Nathaniel Lacambra, Councilors Isabelo Cosalan, Betty Lourdes Tabanda, Jose Molintas, Peter Fianza, and Elmer Datuin, Department of Interior and Local Government City Director Millicent Carino, Baguio City Fire Station Fire Marshal FSupt. Marisol Hernandez-Odiver, Baguio City Police Office CD PCol. Ruel Tagel, Baguio Tourism Council Chairperson Gladys Vergara, city officials, and service providers of the BJMP.
PDL-made products from Cordillera’s correctional facilities are on display from November 20 to December 31, 2024 at the Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory. Baguio City Public Information Office
BJMP launches Christmas Village
