Fifty-two persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Bais City Jail in Negros Oriental were assisted in completing their Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration on November 5, 2026, in an activity held inside the jail facility, according to a post by the jail on its official Facebook page.
Two personnel from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) facilitated the activity and assisted a total of 52 PDL.
At a glance
- What: PhilSys registration for persons deprived of liberty
- Where: Bais City Jail, Bais City, Negros Oriental
- When: November 5, 2026
- Registered: 52 PDL, assisted by two PSA personnel
- Support: Bais City local government, through the Office of the Local Civil Registrar
Jail Cites Access to Legal Identity
The jail said the initiative gives PDL an opportunity to establish their legal identity through the national identification system. According to the jail’s Facebook post, this enables better access to essential government services, social protection programs, and other opportunities that may contribute to their eventual reintegration into the community.
Acting Warden and Help Desk Officer
The activity was held under Senior Jail Officer 4 Isaias O. Faburada, acting city jail warden, the jail said. Senior Jail Officer 1 Jhonna Abrasaldo, the help desk officer, facilitated the activity and ensured smooth coordination of the registration process.
Bais City Local Government Provides Support
The jail credited the Bais City local government for its support, particularly the Office of the Local Civil Registrar, headed by Atty. Izra Eliza C. Singson, officer-in-charge of the city civil registrar.
In its post, the jail said the activity reflects “inclusive governance, where no individual is left behind, regardless of their circumstances.”
Photo credit: Bais City Jail
