Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 6975 entitled “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

The Fire Bureau shall be responsible for the prevention and suppression of all destructive fires on
buildings, houses and other structures, forest, land transportation vehicles and equipment, ships or
vessels docked at piers or wharves or anchored in major seaports, petroleum industry installations,
plane crashes, and other similar incidents, as well as the enforcement of the Fire Code and other
related laws.

The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes of fires and, if necessary, file the proper
complaints with the city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case.

FUNCTIONS

1. Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners, and fire volunteer organizations in the country who
shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services, and related
emergency response training and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP.

2. Call on police, other LEAs, and local government assistance to render necessary assistance in the
enforcement of this code.

3. Designate a fire safety inspector to conduct an inspection of every building or structure within his
area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the owner, administrator, or occupant shall
renew his/her business permit or permit to operate; no occupancy permit, business or permit to
operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certification from the Chief, BFP or
his/her duly authorized representative.

4. Inspect at a reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or premises for dangerous or
hazardous conditions, or materials set forth in this code; provided that in case of single-family dwelling,
an inspection must be upon the consent of the occupant or upon lawful order from the proper court.
The Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative shall order the owner/occupant to remove
hazardous materials and/or stop hazardous operation.

5. Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life and property, to order the owner/occupant
of any building or structure to summarily abate such hazardous conditions.

6. Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and specifications, and other pertinent
documents of said building or structure to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

7. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop work on a portion of any work due to
absence, or in violation of approved plans and specification, permit and/or clearance or certification as
approved by the Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative. The notice shall state the nature
of the violation and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected.

Minimum Qualifications in entering BFP

a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines;

b) A person of good moral character;

c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug, and physical tests for the purpose of
determining his/her physical and mental health;

d) Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning;

e) Must possess the appropriate civil service eligibility (e.g. CSC 2nd Level, RA 1080, or PD 907
Eligibility);

f) Must have not been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment;
g) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;

h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m. or 5’4” ft.) in height for male, and
one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m. or 5’2” ft.) for female: Provided, That a waiver for
height and age requirements shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to the cultural
communities; and

i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kg's) from the standard weight corresponding to
his/her height, age, and sex

Provided, That a new applicant must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years
of age: except for this particular provision, the above-enumerated qualifications shall be continuing in
character and an absence of any one of them at any given time shall be a ground for separation or
retirement from the service.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology shall exercise supervision and control over all city and
municipal jails.

BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city,
and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of inmates.

MAJOR PROGRAM

There are four (4) major programs under the mandate of BJMP and they are the following:

1. Inmates’ custody, security, and control program

2. Inmates’ welfare and development program
3. Decongestion program
4. Good governance

FUNCTION

In line with its mission, the Jail Bureau endeavors to perform the following functions:

>Formulate policies and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails
nationwide;
>Implement strong security measures for the control of inmates;
>Provide for the basic needs of inmates;
>Conduct activities for the development of inmates;
>Improve jail facilities; and,
>Promote the general welfare and development of personnel

The Bureau has four major areas of rehabilitation program, namely:

1. Livelihood Projects,
2. Educational and Vocational Training,
3. Recreation and Sports, and
4. Religious/ Spiritual Activities.

These were continuously implemented to eliminate the offenders' pattern of criminal behaviour and to
reform them to become law-abiding and productive citizens.

REGIONAL OFFICE

The BJMP operates and maintains Regional Offices in each of the administrative regions of the country,
headed by a Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology, with the rank of at least Senior
Superintendent. The Regional Director is assisted by an Assistant Regional Director for Administration,
Assistant Regional Director for Operations, and Regional Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers
with the rank of at least Superintendent.

JAIL PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE

In every province, the BJMP operates and maintains a Provincial Jail Administrator’s Office headed by a
Provincial Administrator, to oversee the implementation of jail services of all district, city, and municipal
jails within its territorial jurisdiction.

DISTRICT JAIL

Within large cities or a group of clustered municipalities, a District Jail headed by a District Warden
may be established.

CITY AND MUNICIPAL JAILS

The BJMP operates and maintains City and Municipal Jails, each headed by a City or Municipal Warden,
as the case may be.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO JAIL OFFICER 1

a) A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines;

b) A person of good moral character;

c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug, and physical tests for the purpose of
determining his/her physical and mental health;

d) Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning;

e) Must possess the appropriate civil service eligibility (e.g. CSC 2nd Level, RA 1080, or PD 907
Eligibility);

f) Must have not been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment;

g) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude;

h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m. or 5’4” ft.) in height for male, and
one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m. or 5’2” ft.) for female: Provided, That a waiver for
height and age requirements shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to the cultural
communities; and

i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the standard weight corresponding to
his/her height, age, and sex;

PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

It is the lead anti-drug law enforcement agency, responsible for preventing, investigating, and
combating any dangerous drugs, controlled precursors, and essential chemicals within the Philippines.
The agency is tasked with the enforcement of the penal and regulatory provisions of Republic Act No.
9165 (R.A. 9165), otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible for efficient law enforcement of
all provisions on any dangerous drugs and/or precursors and essential chemicals.

FUNCTIONS

As the lead agency in the fight against illegal drugs, the law confers PDEA with the following functions
to attain its mission:
1. Implement or cause the efficient and effective implementation of the national drug control strategy
formulated by the Dangerous Drugs Board;
2. Undertake the enforcement of the provisions of Article II of RA 9165 relative to the unlawful acts
and penalties involving any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemicals;
3. Administer oath and issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum relative to the conduct of
investigation involving the violations of RA 9165;
4. Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or confiscate the effects or proceeds
of the crimes as provided by law;
5. Take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any national, provincial or local law enforcement
agency;
6. Establish a forensic laboratory in each PNP office in every province and city in order to facilitate
action on seized or confiscated drugs, thereby hastening their destruction without delay;
7. Recommend to the DOJ the forfeiture of properties and other assets of persons and/or corporations
found to be violating the provisions of RA 9165 and in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the
Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001;
8. Prepare for prosecution or cause the filing of appropriate criminal and civil cases for violation of all
laws on dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, and other similar controlled
substances;
9. Monitor and if warranted by circumstances, in coordination with the Philippine Postal Office and the
Bureau of Customs, inspect all air cargo packages, parcels and mails in the central post office;
10.Conduct eradication programs to destroy wild or illegally grown plants from which dangerous drugs
may be extracted;
11.Initiate and undertake the formation of a nationwide organization which shall coordinate and
supervise all activities against drug abuse in every province, city, municipality and barangay;
12.Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system in cooperation with law enforcement
agencies, other government agencies/offices and local government units that will assist in the
apprehension of big-time drug lords;
13.Establish and maintain close coordination, cooperation and linkages with international drug control
and administration agencies and organizations;
14.Create and maintain an efficient special enforcement unit to conduct an investigation, file charges
and transmit evidence to the proper court;
15.Require all government and private hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists and other practitioners to
submit a report to it;
16.Coordinate with the DDB for the facilitation of the issuance of necessary guidelines, rules and
regulations for the proper implementation of RA 9165;
17.Initiate and undertake a national campaign for drug prevention and control programs, where it may
enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the government,
including government-owned and/or controlled corporations; and
18.Submit annual and periodic reports to the DDB as may be required from time to time, and perform
such other functions as may be authorized or required under existing laws and as directed by the
President.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME

A PDEA AGENT:

1. You must be willing to undergo rigid training and be assigned anywhere in the Philippines.
2. Must be 21 to 35 years old;
3. Not less than 5′ 2″ in height for men and 5’0 for women (for under height applicants, present a
photocopy of height waiver from NCIP);
4. Must be a baccalaureate degree holder from a government-recognized institution;
5. And with a career service professional eligibility, a PRC board passer, or qualified by the Civil
Service Commission under special laws (PD 907). The NAPOLCOM, Fire Officer and Penology
Officer Eligibilities are not accepted.
6. Qualified applicants shall take qualifying exams and neuropsychological evaluation exam and
undergo a six -month Drug Enforcement Officers Basic Course at the PDEA Academy in Silang,
Cavite.
7. Documentary Requirements :

a. Application letter addressed to the Director-General of the PDEA;

b. A fully-accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS)- CS Form 212 Revised 2017. Your mobile
number/s and email address/es must be duly indicated in your PDS;
c. An NSO or PSA- issued birth certificate;
d. Photocopy of your college diploma and transcript of records;
e. Photocopy of the Certificate of Eligibility or Report of Rating