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The Davao Penal Colony is the first penal settlement founded and
organized under Filipino administration. The settlement, which
originally had an area of approximately 30,000 hectares in the
districts of Panabo and Tagum, Davao del Norte, was formally
established on January 21, 1932 by virtue of Act No. 3732. This Act
authorized the Governor-General to lease or sell the lands, buildings
and improvements in San Ramon Prison and Iwahig Penal Colony. It
also granted authority to the Secretary of Justice to establish a new
prison and penal colony in a suitable public land. A budget of P500,
000 was allocated. Several committees were created to pick a
suitable site for the penal settlement. In accordance with the
recommendation of these committees, Governor Dwight Davis
signed Proclamation No. 414 on October 7, 1931, which reserved a
site for the penal colony in Davao province in Mindanao. The site
offered ideal conditions for agricultural activities.
During World War II, the colony was converted into a concentration
camp where more than 1,000 Japanese internees were committed
by the Philippine-American Armed Forces. The Japanese were
treated in accordance with the orders of the American commanding
officer.
Davao Penal Colony has two (2) sub-colonies: (1) Panabo and (2)
kapalong with each under a penal supervisor. It has also a
settlement site for released prisoners who no longer wish to return
to their homes but choose to remain in Davao as homesteaders. This
settlement area is called Tanglaw Settlement.
Dapecol has gone a long way. From a dreaded and fearful penal
complex to a highly productive center of learning where
rehabilitation and reformatory programs highlight its mission and
mandate.
Those who have taken a glimpse and have visited the place had only
fond memories of visiting an ordinary prison breathing in an
extraordinary manner.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
POSITION DESIGNATION/OFFICE
NAME
POSITION DESIGNATION/OFFICE
NAME
ASEC. MELVIN RAMON Deputy Director General for Security & Operation
Deputy Director General
G. BUENAFE CEO VI
Mission
o To protect the public by safekeeping and reforming
persons under our custody adhering to international
standards of corrections service.
Vision
A safer society by 2028 through reformed persons reintegrated
by a highly efficient and competent corrections servic
Functions
1. Safe keep prisoners convicted by courts three (3) years and one
(1) day and above to serve sentence in prison.
2. Prevent prisoners from committing crimes.
3. Provide inmates basic needs.
4. Ensure rehabilitation programs are made available to the inmates
for their physical, intellectual and spiritual development.
5. Develop livelihood programs to assist inmates earn a living and
develop their skills while in prison.
That’s all.
Thank you. ;)
Davao prison and
Penal farm
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