BJMP Region Office I - Chaplaincy Service Section

05/10/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"UNITY"

"True camaraderie means looking out for one another, holding each other to the highest standards of professionalism, and standing firm as one cohesive unit regardless of rank or assignment."

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30/09/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Refinement in Human Dealings"

"Our actions, the way we speak, our choice of words, our tone, the volume of our voice, the facial expressions that complement our spoken message, gestures, body language, they have the power to hurt, to wound, to destroy, to tear down, to create war, and to bring down a nation and even a whole generation.

But in the same way,

Our countenance, our body expressions, our words have that same power to mend a wound, to restore what has been destroyed, to build and rebuild, to bridge a gap, and heal a bleeding nation just like ours.
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21/09/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Empathy"

"Because at the end of the day, the greatest support we can give to someone is not always a grand command or eloquent words kundi ang pag-unawa, at ang kasiguraduhang may nakakaintindi at handang dumamay sa kanila."

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14/09/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Integrity"

"I will tell you of the One-Degree principle.

When an airplane veers one degree off route, it will miss its target by one mile for every 60 miles flown.

When we deviate from doing what is right, time will tell how far and lost we will be from our goal. Iniisip natin minsan, maliit lang naman na bagay ito, okay lang ‘yan. Hindi ito malalaman. Hindi ito mahahalata.

But you know, that is the reason why the wrong things are camouflaged in subtle, seemingly inviting things. They are meant to trap. And they are so subtle on the surface that before we know it, we are in on it deep.

Kaya bago pa tayo mapahamak, bago pa mabahiran ang pangalan ng ating ahensiya, at bago pa tuluyang mawala ang anumang hibla ng tiwala ng taumbayan sa atin, seryosohin natin ang katapatan at integridad. That is how we wear our badge with honor.

We do not seek to be great. But as public servants that we are, it is expected of us to have good-willed hearts, whose intentions are always for the best of our fellow, and who also know that the only way for such good intentions to matter, is for us to turn these intentions into action.

Mahalaga lamang na nasa tamang posisyon ang ating puso. Sapagkat ang puso ang manibela ng buhay. Ang laman nito ang magdidikta ng ating desisyon at ng ating aksyon.

When our heart is right, we abandon personal motivations in favor of the interest of others and our institutions. Integrity does not show our goodness. But it will help us become better in our goodness. Tulungan natin ang isa’t isa upang maging mas tapat at mahusay pa.

Bilang panghuli, isantabi muna ang personal na hangarin at interes. Just do your job faithfully and full of heart. Susunod ang gantimpala. To do our job right is our part. Reward is the part of the powers that be.

Glory is elusive to those who seek it, but comes unbidden, to them who look out for needs, step in the gap, and willing to roll up their sleeves and just serve with all their heart."

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14/09/2026

14/09/2026

HAPPY 71st BIRTHDAY, POPE LEO!





Military Ordinariate of the Philippines - MOP
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

07/09/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Citizenship"

"When we hear the word citizenship, we often think of it simply as being a Filipino someone who belongs to this country. But citizenship is more than having a nationality. It is about knowing that we belong to something bigger than ourselves and understanding that with that belonging comes responsibility.
As Members of the Uniformed Personnel, our responsibility is even greater.

We wear this uniform not only because it is our profession, but because it represents the trust of the Filipino people. Every time we report for duty, every time we enter a jail facility, every time we interact with a person deprived of liberty, a visitor, a family member, or a fellow employee, we are given an opportunity to demonstrate what responsible citizenship looks like.
For us in the bureau, citizenship can be seen in the simple things we do every day.

It is citizenship when we perform our duties with integrity, even when no one is watching.

It is citizenship when we treat the Person’s deprived of liberty with dignity and respect, while maintaining the discipline, security, and order required of us.

It is citizenship when we protect the rights and welfare of those under our custody and help create an environment where reformation and rehabilitation are possible.
It is citizenship when we follow rules and regulations, respect the chain of command, properly care for government property, and use public resources responsibly.

And it is citizenship when we choose to serve with professionalism, knowing that our actions, whether big or small, can affect the confidence of the public in our Bureau and in government.
Sometimes, we may think that serving our country requires extraordinary acts. But patriotism and good citizenship are often demonstrated through ordinary responsibilities done extraordinarily well.

For us in the BJMP, every post we guard, every report we accomplish, every person we assist, and every decision we make is part of our contribution to the country.

Our BJMP mission of providing humane safekeeping and developmental opportunities to Person’s deprived of liberty reminds us that our service is not simply about maintaining security. It is also about helping build better individuals and, ultimately, a better society.

So, as we stand together under our national flag this morning, let us remember that the flag represents not only our nation, but also the duties, sacrifices, and responsibilities that come with being its citizens.

Let us continue to be citizens who serve with integrity, compassion, discipline, and commitment.

Because at the end of the day, being a good Filipino is not measured only by what we say about our country.
It is measured by what we are willing to do for our country.
Allow me to end with a famous quote often attributed to John F. Kennedy:“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”

This means: Do not only ask what our country can give us. Let us ask what more we can give through our service, our integrity, and our commitment to the Filipino people."

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02/09/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Emotional Stability"

"True strength lies in quiet confidence, not aggression. Firmness doesn't demand harshness, authority doesn't excuse disrespect, and real power never lets anger drive decisions. A master of the profession balances action with restraint knowing precisely when to command the room and when to step back and listen."

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16/08/2026

VALUES FOCUS OF THE WEEK
"Pagpapatawad"

Ang taong marunong magpatawad ay may lakas ng loob na bitawan ang galit at bigyan ng pagkakataon ang sarili at ang iba na maging mas mabuti. Huwag matakot magpatawad, dahil minsan, sa pagpapatawad natin sa iba, tayo rin ang nakakahanap ng kapayapaan.

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10/08/2026