Parole and Probation Administration - National Capital Region

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐃𝐑. 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄 𝐒. 𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒’ 𝟏𝟏𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘

On March 27, 2026, the BJMP - MBAI Corporate Office in Quezon City hosted the 11th General Assembly of El Proveedores, themed “Bridging Gaps, Building Future: A Decade and One Service with Compassion.” The event honored 11 years of dedicated work in corrections and social welfare - with Dr. Janette S. Padua, CESO V, Regional Director, serving as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the forefront of this milestone gathering.

𝗔 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

In a moving address, Dr. Padua shared her journey from a Junior Probation and Parole Officer at the Manila City Jail to her current leadership role. Reflecting on her beginnings, she noted: “𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙄 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 (𝘽𝙅𝙈𝙋), 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛’𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚.” She credited the resilience of those she has served, and the guidance of peers, as the foundation of her career growth.

𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

The assembly was a powerful reunion for Dr. Padua, as she addressed an audience including an Undersecretary, BJMP Generals, and former high-ranking officials. Among attendees were her former mentors and master’s degree students, underscoring that leadership thrives on a cycle of learning and mentorship. She also officially presided over the Oath of Office for the newly elected Board of Trustees, which includes distinguished leaders such as Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Serafin Barretto Jr, Atty. Roy Valenzuela, and former BJMP Chiefs General Arturo Alit, General Armando Llamazares, and General Doris Dorigo.

The program opened with a welcome from Trustee Irene S. Lim, and featured President Ilna Rita Maderaz alongside Management Staff led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO)JSSUPT Amelia Talento (Ret.).

𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

In recognition of her contributions, Trustee Claro Mundin - Chairperson of the Foundation presented Dr. Padua with a Plaque of Appreciation. The citation lauded her “𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚” that left a lasting impact on everyone present. As El Proveedores enters its second decade, the message remains clear: with compassion as the bridge, the future of the corrections community is brighter than ever.

𝐂𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐘𝐔 𝐉𝐑. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐘. 𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐙 𝐉𝐑. 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐎𝐑’𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐃𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄!

On March 28, 2026, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) held a momentous culminating activity for the synchronized release of 1,239 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) from various penal colonies nationwide.

As the official representative of PPA Administrator Atty. Bienvenido Benitez Jr., Chief Probation and Parole Officer Adelino Suyo Jr. of PPA-NCR Muntinlupa City Parole and Probation Office attended the event, which was graced by Secretary of Justice Fredderick A. Vida and officials from DOJ attached agencies.

“It was a profound honor to stand for Administrator Atty. Benitez Jr. and the entire PPA team at this significant gathering,” emphasized CPPO Suyu, reaffirming PPA’s unwavering commitment to guiding PDLs toward successful reintegration and productive, law-abiding lives.

Here’s to advancing justice and building stronger, more inclusive communities together!

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟏𝟏𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒!

Congratulations to PPA-NCR field offices - Manila Parole and Probation Office (PPO) No. 1, Manila PPO 2, Manila PPO 4, Pasig City PPO and Marikina City PPO - for receiving Certificates of Appreciation from El Proveedores Foundation Incorporated! The award recognizes their valuable partnership in successfully implementing programs that uplift the lives of persons deprived of liberty, those restored to liberty, and their families.

El Proveedores Foundation Incorporated focuses on advancing the reintegration and well-being of marginalized communities, particularly persons deprived of liberty and their families. Their initiatives include scholarship programs for dependents of former PDLs, livelihood loan assistance, and efforts to foster lasting positive change through the spirit of "Malasakit, Pag-asa, Serbisyo, Tulay sa Pagbabago" (Compassion, Hope, Service, Bridge to Change).

The Parole and Probation Administration – National Capital Region (PPA-NCR) is an institutional partner of the foundation and signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) last year to collaborate toward a shared goal of empowering communities and supporting the holistic rehabilitation of individuals in the justice system.

The recognition was presented on March 27, 2026, during the foundation’s 11th General Assembly themed “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures – A Decade and One of Service with Compassion”. The event welcomed partners and advocates in a warm, inclusive ambience centered on dedicated service and heartfelt care for communities in need.

In attendance were PPA-NCR Regional Director Janette Padua, CESO V who also served as their Guest of Honor and inspirational speaker, Chief Probation and Parole Officers Ma. Isabel Castillo, Virgilio Duldulao Jr., Moises Tabjan, Mary Ann Suyu, Ma. Jessica Aquino and Officers-in-Charge Margarette Visaya, Clarence Narabal, Aimy Amor Azarcon - Duldulao, SPPO Marjorie San Diego, Sr. PPO Paul Patrick Blanco and AO IV Carla Binarao.

Thank you, El Proveedores Foundation Inc., for this wonderful recognition and for inviting us to celebrate over a decade of meaningful impact!

𝐑𝐃 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚, 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐕 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐈𝐀-𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Parole and Probation Administration – National Capital Region (PPA-NCR) recently hosted Mr. Emver Cortez, Regional Director of the Philippine Information Agency – NCR (PIA-NCR), for a courtesy call with Regional Director Janette Padua, CESO V on March 23, 2026. What began as a formal meeting quickly evolved into an engaging exchange of ideas and personal stories, with both leaders sharing laughter and insights that felt more like a partnership-building session than an official visit.

The discussion focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration between the two agencies, with a shared goal of enhancing public service delivery and community engagement across the National Capital Region. Mr. Cortez expressed great enthusiasm for working alongside RD Padua and the PPA-NCR team, emphasizing the value of aligning efforts to create meaningful impact for Filipinos.

The Philippine Information Agency – National Capital Region (PIA-NCR) is the government’s lead communications arm tasked with delivering timely, accurate, and relevant information to the public.

Special thanks was extended to CPPO Ma. Isabel Castillo, whose coordination made the meeting possible. Both offices look forward to translating their shared vision into concrete initiatives in the coming months.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊!

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚, 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐕

The Samahan Volunteer Probation Assistants (VPA) ng Kalakhan Maynila, Inc. recognized by the Department of Justice (DOJ) - Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) - National Capital Region (NCR), recently paid a courtesy call to Regional Director Janette Padua, CESO V on March 23, 2026. OIC Assistant Regional Director Joseph Gernale was also present during the meeting.

Erl Ferrer, president of the organization, led the delegation and formally introduced their Executive Officers and Board of Directors. Also in attendance were CPPO Margarita Ramos, Regional Committee Chairperson for Volunteerism, and CPPO Ma. Violeta Perez, Co-chairperson.

Key plans and programs of the Samahan VPA ng Kalakhan Maynila, Inc. were discussed, with the group reaffirming their full support for the region’s rehabilitation programs.

The Volunteerism Program is a community-based initiative of the PPA mandated by Presidential Decree No. 968 (Probation Law of 1976) and revitalized by Executive Order No. 468 (2005). It aims to engage citizens in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of probationers, parolees, pardonees, and eligible minor offenders into society.

VPA Organizations expand the reach of the field offices to serve more probationers, parolees, and pardonees using local knowledge and community trust to guide clients toward law-abiding lives, reduce stigma, and turn citizens into active partners in our justice system.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Join the Volunteer Probation Assistants Program!

You can contact your local city Parole and Probation Office in the NCR.

Thank GOD for these successful activities.
WOMEN’s MONTH CELEBRATION, LIVELIHOOD AND EDUCATION ACCESS PROGRAM (LEAP) LAUNCHING AND ENROLLMENT, and KICK OFF CEREMONY IN THE PREPARATION OF THE UPCOMING 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DOJ PPA !
Mabuhay po ang lahat ng taga DOJ PPA !

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐏𝐀-𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐏 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐃 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐒. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

On March 24, 2026, Liwasang Aurora at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City emerged as a vibrant center of hope and collaboration, as the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) – National Capital Region (NCR) marked a defining milestone. The occasion brought together the twin celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month and the official launch of the Livelihood and Education Access Program (LEAP). Drawing approximately 1,000 clients from 21 field offices, volunteer probation assistants, central office officials, and the dedicated 107-strong workforce of PPA-NCR, this gathering stands as the largest assembly of stakeholders in the region’s history - a powerful testament to its expanding impact in the fields of rehabilitation and empowerment.

Setting the tone for the day, Regional Director Janette S. Padua, CESO V, delivered opening remarks rooted in gratitude and recognition. With pride, she outlined three significant reasons for the event. First, in observance of National Women’s Month, Director Padua emphasized the indispensable role women play in addressing social and economic challenges and their sacrificial contributions to nation-building. With passion, she shared the story of one colleague who died during pandemic. One nurse claimed that our co- worker in DOJ PPA, while suffering from COVID and could hardly breath at that time, still writes her report due for submission to the court. Until her last breath, her commitment to public service and accountability prevails. This is how women in the agency works. sacrificial, unconditional, serious and dedicated. She likewise thanked Mayor Joy Belmonte , a woman of resilience, for all the support to the region.

Secondly, she enthusiastically announced the approval of 3.8 million budget that will be used for Livelihood Education Access Program (LEAP), intended for the rehabilitation and reformation of the clientelle of the DOJ PPA, for 2026. This is noteworthy, as this shall paved way for the strategic transformation of plans that is most suitable to every individual under NCR's jurisdiction. She humbly thanked Administrator Bienvenido O. Benitez Jr and Deputy Administrator Wilson Suba for their initiatives and great “push” to increase our budget. Most of all, a big thanks to President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr, for approving this as well.

Thirdly, she shouted with great happiness, as the activity served as a kick-off activity in preparation for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of the agency. She averred that she will forever be grateful to the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr for signing the Presidential Decree 968, as amended that caused the continual increase of thousands of persons deprived of.liberty (PDL) who changed for the better.

She lauded the tireless efforts of the working committees and the entire PPA-NCR team, whose meticulous in her belief that women are heroes deserving of recognition. She shared the moving story of a colleague from the PPA NCR, who, while battling COVID-19 and struggling to breathe alone in her room, with so many other dying patients in the hospital, still continued to complete court reports assigned to her, until her final moments. This, she noted, exemplifies the sacrificial, unconditional, and unwavering dedication of women in the DOJ-PPA NCR. She also expressed her appreciation to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, a figure of resilience, for her consistent support to the region.

Second, Director Padua enthusiastically announced the approval of a PHP 3.8 million budget allocated for the Livelihood and Education Access Program (LEAP) in 2026. This funding is earmarked for the rehabilitation and reformation of PPA clients, paving the way for personalized strategic transformation plans for individuals under NCR’s jurisdiction. She extended her sincere gratitude to Administrator Bienvenido O. Benitez Jr. and Deputy Administrator Wilson Suba for their initiatives and strong advocacy in securing the increased budget, and above all, to President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr. for his approval of the funding.

Third, the event served as the official kick-off for the agency’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. Director Padua expressed her enduring gratitude to the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. for signing Presidential Decree 968, as amended, and then Congressman Teodulo C. Natividad for exerting excellent efforts in crafting the said law, which has enabled the successful rehabilitation and positive transformation of thousands of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) over the decades. She also lauded the tireless efforts of the working committees and the entire PPA-NCR team, whose meticulous planning and unwavering commitment turned the vision for this momentous occasion into reality. Under her leadership, the workforce demonstrated exceptional teamwork, ensuring every detail honored the spirit of gender equality and the promise of opportunity through LEAP.

The program proceeded with insightful presentations that anchored the event’s purpose. CPPO Virgilio B. Duldulao, Jr. provided an overview of the 2026 National Women’s Month, highlighting the importance of advancing gender equity and empowering women in all spheres of life. Meanwhile, CPPO Maria Isabel B. Castillo introduced LEAP, a transformative initiative designed to open doors to livelihood opportunities and educational access for PPA clients - key pillars in their journey toward reintegration and self-sufficiency.

Inspiring messages resonated throughout the gathering. OIC-Deputy Administrator Mr. Wilson R. Suba emphasized the power of collective action in driving meaningful change, while OIC Assistant Regional Director Joseph P. Gernale introduced keynote speaker Undersecretary Abad Hesito Ocit, Permanent Board Member of the Dangerous Drugs Board. Undersecretary Ocit urged participants to unite toward the common goal of building brighter, more productive futures. Representing Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Ms. Janette R. Oviedo, Head of Gender and Development (GAD), reinforced the city’s steadfast commitment to gender equality and community empowerment.

Garnering trimedia coverage, this event is more than a celebration; it is a milestone in the region’s mission to transform lives. It underscores the vital role of programs like LEAP and initiatives that champion gender equality, while shining a light on the hardworking PPA-NCR workforce whose efforts, under RD Padua’s guidance, continue to turn the region’s vision of rehabilitation and empowerment into tangible, life-changing results.

YESTERDAY’S LANDMARK MILESTONE!

We’re thrilled to share that Business World featured our momentous twin event: the 2026 National Women’s Month celebration, alongside the official launch and enrollment kickoff of the Livelihood and Education Access Program (LEAP)!

A day dedicated to gender equality, new opportunities, and transforming lives - now reaching a wider audience through this feature.

Happy International Women's Day!

, thank you for speaking, rising, and fighting—even when voices try to silence you, underestimate you, or make you feel less than you are. Keep claiming your rightful spaces, and may the spirit of the Babaylan continue to live within you.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜