Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

REGION VII – CENTRAL VISAYAS
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City
www.region7.dilg.gov.ph

03 November 2021

JCSupt. EFREN A NEMEÑO, DPA, TLPE

Regional Director
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) - 7

Dear RD Nemeño:

This has reference to the attached invitation letter from the fourth year
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Major in Law and Policy Studies students of the
University of San Carlos, undergoing a research study in regards to the
implementation of Mandela Rules in the Philippine Correctional System.

While the researchers are inviting the undersigned to take part in their
research, we believe that your office can best provide the information they need
because their research study properly falls within your mandate, hence we are
respectfully endorsing them to your good office for further assistance.

Kindly send your reply directly to the researchers and we request that you
update us of any action/s taken or development with respect to the same.

In anticipation of a favorable action on this endorsement, I remain

LEOCADIO T. TROVELA, CESO IV

Regional Director

ORD/ LTT/IKBL/LGMED/jed

“Matino, Mahusay at Maasahan”

Tel. Nos: 255-7730 & 253-5471; Fax No.: 253-5473