Bicol jails prepare for El Niño, heat risks

In Legazpi City, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Bicol is stepping up its game to handle water shortages and heat risks in its detention facilities due to the looming effects of a strong El Niño. The BJMP Bicol regional director, Jail Senior Superintendent Jose Gemelo C. Taol, emphasized the importance of these preventive measures to ensure the wellbeing of inmates amid rising temperatures. With El Niño expected to exacerbate heat and water scarcity, this proactive approach underscores the critical need for careful planning in vulnerable regions.