In line with it's 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.

• BJMP HAS ANOTHER FEMALE GENERAL
• BJMP OPPOSES PRIVATIZATION OF JAIL SYSTEM
• PGMA APPOINTS DIAL AS Chief, BJMP
• BJMP HAS ITS FIRST LADY GENERAL
• BOILS STRIKE NCR JAILS
• BJMP STRENGTHENS LINK TO COMMUNITY