The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Northern Mindanao (BJMP-10) has opened a child-friendly visiting area and a beauty salon at the Cagayan de Oro City Jail-Male Dormitory (CDOCJ-MD) to promote family ties and enhance income-generating opportunities for persons deprived of liberty (PDL).

BJMP-10 said the new child-friendly visiting area provides more privacy for PDLs to spend time with their spouses and children.

“Ma-promote nato ang environment nga ang family ma-enjoy gyud nila ang atmosphere nga dili na ma-feel sa isa ka pamilya nga nagbisita sila sa stressful pud nga environment,” CDOCJ-MD Spokesperson, Jail Inspector Brit Aguilon, said.

“Aside sa maka-improve sa ilang mental health ang importante gyud pud ana is ma-strengthen nato ang relasyon,” Aguilon added.

Visiting time is 11 a.m. until 3 .m. daily except Mondays and Fridays.

A beauty salon was also opened inside the male dormitory, which is part of the livelihood program for PDLs.

BJMP-10 said PDLs who are members of the LGBTQ community will be using the salon as a means of livelihood.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has been providing training to equip PDLs with the essential skills.

“Gina-maximize nato ang ilang talent sa sulod,” Aguilon said.