Dateline Kamuning -  In time for the celebration of Christmas, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has allowed the resumption of face-to-face visitation of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in jails under its jurisdiction. “Bilang maagang pamasko sa ating mga PDL at sa kanilang mga pamilya, muli po nating pinapahintulutan ang pagkakaroon ng face-to-face visitation sa ating mga pasilidad,” BJMP chief Jail Director Allan Iral announced.  Of the 477 jail facilities under the BJMP, only those with at least 85% of their personnel and PDL are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, shall implement in-person or contact visitation. As of December 10, 2022, a total of 126, 440 PDL, or 97.44% out of the 129,766-jail population already received COVID-19 jabs. Of the 126, 440 PDL vaccinated, 116,398 already received their first dose, 112,772 completed their second dose, and 10,042 were inoculated with a single dose vaccine. Meanwhile, 106,134 PDL or 81.79% of t...