Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government

BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
86 BLBC Bldg., Congressional Ave., Project 8, Brgy. Bahay Toro,
Quezon City Trunkline: (02) 8650-9500
Email Address: bjmproncr@bjmp.gov.ph Website: www.ncr.bjmp.gov.ph

TO : All Division/Section Chiefs/Acting Chiefs

All Jail Wardens/Acting Wardens

SUBJECT : IMPLEMENTATION OF VALUES FOCUS DISCUSSION

DURING FLAG CEREMONY OR OPPORTUNE TIME

DATE : November 11, 2024

1. References:
a. Executive Order No. 176, dated December 1, 2014;
b. CSC Announcement No. 40, subject re Values Restoration Program,
dated October 2, 2017;
c. Republic Act No. 6713 “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees”, dated February 20, 1989; and
d. Values Training Manual published by BJMP Chaplaincy Service
Office, dated October 16, 2024.

2. Values-focused discussion during flag ceremony lies in its

ability to foster the Bureau, reinforces shared principles, and create a
sense of belonging. By highlighting the National Hallmarks such as
Makadiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan and Makabansa, participants are
encouraged to reflect on their own behaviors and contribution. This
discussion promotes a deeper understanding of these values, helping
individuals realize the importance of applying these values to their
daily lives and decision-making.

3. Additionally, engaging in this dialogue can strengthen

relationship among participants, as sharing personal experiences and
insights cultivates empathy and understanding. Ultimately, this
approach not only enhances the significance of the flag ceremony
itself but also instill a lasting commitment in upholding these values,
creating positive impact both within the community and beyond.

4. In line with this, the undersigned would like to encourage the

scheduled Office of the Primary Responsibility (OPR) of every flag
ceremony activity in the BJMPRO-NCR to add on your prepared
message a talking point about the Value Focus discussion of the
week. (See attachments- Annex A)

5. As to the jail units, Value Focus can be discussed during the

flag ceremony, personnel information and education (PI&E), staff
meeting or any opportune time, wherein the speaker will fill-out the
matrix form signed by the jail warden. (See attachment Annex B)

6. In addition to this, the Regional Chaplaincy Service (RCS)

highly recommend all jail units to integrate this Value Focus
discussion to our detained PDL programs.

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 7. Furthermore, you are hereby directed to post the theme of
the week in your area of responsibility. Post on Jail unit Bulletin Board
accessible to all. You may download the printable Template for the
Theme and Matrix Form can be downloaded through this Google link
https://rplg.co/70d8b098.
8. Attention Jail Admin Office, kindly collect, monitor and submit
your after-activity report in PDF file, emailed to the RCS at
ncrchaplain@gmail.com for reference.
9. For other inquiries and concern, you may contact JO1 Lady
Joy B Mangahas, Chaplaincy JNOR through her messenger, Ljoy
Mangahas.
10. For implementation and guidance.

BY AUTHORITY OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE JAIL

BUREAU:

JUAN B BUBAN
Jail Senior Superintendent
Chief, Regional Chaplaincy Section

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 Annex A

TOWARDS A CULTURE OF EXCELENCE: COMPLETE LIST OF THEMES

NATIONAL
WEEKS CODE VALUES FOCUS
HALLMARKS
Week 1 MAKADIYOS A1 FAITH
Week 2 MAKATAO B1 SELFLESS
Week 3 MAKAKALIKASAN C1 SELF-MOTVATED
Week 4 MAKABANSA D1 LOYALTY
Week 5 MAKADIYOS A2 LOVE
Week 6 MAKATAO B2 GENEROSITY
Week 7 MAKAKALIKASAN C2 SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Week 8 MAKABANSA D2 SOCIAL JUSTICE
Week 9 MAKADIYOS A3 HOPE
Week 10 MAKATAO B3 FRIENDLINESS
Week 11 MAKAKALIKASAN C3 RESPONSIBILITY
Week 12 MAKABANSA D3 SOLIDARITY
Week 13 MAKADIYOS A4 DIGNITY
Week 14 MAKATAO B4 CIRCUMSPICTION/TACT
Week 15 MAKAKALIKASAN C4 DOCILITY
Week1 16 MAKABANSA D4 COOPERATION
Week 17 MAKADIYOS A5 EXCELENCE
Week 18 MAKATAO B5 HARMONIOUS
Week 19 MAKAKALIKASAN C5 INNOVATIVE/CREATIVITY
Week 20 MAKABANSA D5 POLITICAL NEUTRALITY
Week 21 MAKADIYOS A6 PRAYERFULNESS
Week 22 MAKATAO B6 PURPOSEFULNESS
Week 23 MAKAKALIKASAN C6 AVAILBILITY
Week 24 MAKABANSA D6 NEIGHBORLINESS
Week 25 MAKADIYOS A7 MAGNANIMITY
Week 26 MAKATAO B7 HELPFULNESS
Week 27 MAKAKALIKASAN C7 AVAILABILTY
Week 28 MAKABANSA D7 COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC
INTEREST (OPR)
Week 29 MAKADIYOS A8 GREATFULNESS
Week 30 MAKATAO B8 INDUTRIOUSNESS
Week 31 MAKAKALIKASAN C8 SIMPLE LIVING
Week 32 MAKABANSA D8 NATIONALISM
Week 33 MAKADIYOS A9 FORGIVENESS
Week 34 MAKATAO B9 AFFABILITY
Week 35 MAKAKALIKASAN C9 EMOTIONAL STABILITY
Week 36 MAKABANSA D9 CITIZENSHIP
Week 37 MAKADIYOS A10 INTEGRITY
Week 38 MAKATAO B10 AFFABILITY
Week 39 MAKAKALIKASAN C10 REFINEMENT IN HUMAN
DEALINGS
Week 40 MAKABANSA D10 CITIZENSHIP
Week 41 MAKADIYOS A11 FAIRNESS
Week 42 MAKATAO B11 HUMILITY
Week 43 MAKAKALIKASAN C11 COMMITMENT TO
DECOMRACY
Week 44 MAKABANSA D11 RESPONSIVENESS
Week 45 MAKADIYOS A12 DISCIPLINE
Week 46 MAKATAO B12 PEACEFULNESS
Week 47 MAKAKALIKASAN C12 PATRIOTISM
Week 48 MAKABANSA D12 VOLUNTEERISM
Week 49 MAKADIYOS A13 FORTITUDE
Week 50 MAKATAO B13 SERVICE
Week 51 MAKAKALIKASAN C13 HONESTY
Week 52 MAKABANSA D13 JUSTICE
Week 53 MAKATAO ABC
MAKAKALIKASAN
MAKADIYOS
MAKABANSA

Annex B

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
86 BLBC Bldg., Congressional Ave., Project 8, Brgy. Bahay Toro,
Quezon City Trunkline: (02) 8650-9500
Email Address: bjmproncr@bjmp.gov.ph Website: www.ncr.bjmp.gov.ph

VALUES FOCUS DISCUSSION

A. Invocation: _____________________________________________________________________

B. Commentary on the Selected Theme (in English or Filipino):

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

C. Open Forum Assessment of Peer Mentoring:

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

D. Formulation of Resolution on the Selected Theme:

______________________________________________________________________________

E. Reminders and Guidance (Closing Remarks):

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Prepared by:
____(Full name)_______
_______(Rank)________
____(Designation)______

Signed by: (Warden)

____(Full name)_______
_______(Rank)________
____(Designation)______

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 VALUES FOCUS DISCUSSION PROCESS

I. Invocation. Start by imploring divine assistance.

II. Commentary on Selected Theme (in English or Filipino)
The host group members or jail until take turns in writing a commentary on the
current theme the week before the scheduled Values Focus Discussion and
deliver it with everyone standing up. For example, on the theme, Making Good
Use of Time (Week 2 of January), the commentary could be on the following
“templates” points:
a. Personal explanation of the theme, and illustrative day-to-day
examples. Only one or two or three of the points below need to be
highlighted.
b. Some description of the theme. (e.g., what it means to make good
use of time).
c. Typical problems or challenges faced by jail officers in using time
well.
d. Personal testimonies that are deemed common among co-workers.
e. Factors that contribute to these problems or challenges.
f. How these factors can be overcome, including personal testimonies
as example.
g. Some principles that may be observed in relation to making good
use of time.

It is good to keep the commentary simple, personal, lay and direct to the point, avoiding too
much biblical references or religious undertones.

III. Open Forum Assessment of Peer Mentoring (for Warden or Trained

Values Officers)
The host warden or Values Officer takes turn quickly to coach or mentor on the
values to be enhanced and implemented in the jail the preceding period. No
holds barred and no blaming during the assessment. Just for the group
members to have a view of what happened or is happening among staff jail in
units. The group, at the end, would come up with possible resolution.

IV. Formulation of the Resolution on the Selected Theme

This is a discussion among the Circle members on possible one or two
resolutions of individuals in the group can be observed for the next two weeks
until the next Values Focus Discussion. Resolution should be SMART … Specific,
Action-Oriented, Measurable, Realistic, and Time-Bound.

An example for Making Good Use of Time could be: “To make or review monthly
GOALS for the jail units from September until November”

Part of the discussion could be on the resolution made the preceding Values
discussion: problems met, success, point of improvement, all in general terms.

V. Reminders and Guidance (Closing Remarks)

Announcement in next Values Focus Discussion’s topic: reiteration of the theme: mentoring
resolutions made in Values discussion and final checking of the attendance.

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