Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office 1

                                                                                                                                                                               

BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY REGIONAL OFFICE 1

Year Approved: 2004


SEAL - represents the symbol of the Region’s values, aspirations, culture and its people. It also signifies the Bureau’s commitment for the development and welfare of the Region towards the attainment of its vision and mission

SHIELD WITH CROWN-SHAPE - in the upper portion symbolizes protection of the region from any evil and outside forces that will destroy the camaraderie and unity of its people. It also embedded with gold lining that denotes the Bureau’s goals and objectives for genuine public service

FOUR (4) STARS - represent the four provinces under the jurisdiction of RBJMP-1 namely: La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan

THE BOLD LETTERS RBJMP-1 - represents the command, colored with red ribbon which symbolizes courage and gallantry. The blue ribbon signifies that the command is peace lover and supportive to the programs of the government

ROUND-SHAPE WITH THAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL - subdivides the livelihood, landmarks and products of the four (4) provinces

UPPER PORTION - depicts locos Norte wherein the plow is the prime tool in farming. Tobacco plant is the fundamental source of livelihood of the province and the famous sinking tower of Laoag represents the First Labor during the the Spanish Era

RIGHT PORTION - ship and airplane in La Union province depicted in the left portion signifies the famous Poro Point as the main gate of trade and commerce in the Ilocos Region through its shipment and air transportation

LEFT PORTION - is the well known Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan, one of the tourist attractions in the Region while the milk fish popularly known as “Bangus” found and cultured in Dagupan City. Because of its export quality, the city is now known as the “Bangus Capital of the World"

LOWER PORTION - the antique Spanish House of Vigan, represents the preserved culture of the Ilocanos from Spain. These are landmarks of history that in the 18th century, it is the center of commerce and industry in Ilocos Sur

CENTER PORTION - the key symbolizes freedom while the sun signifies hope and enlightenment. The caricature of man facing the sun implies that every inmate who are freed has the will to change and hope for a better life. It also represents the program of the Bureau towards rehabilitation and development of inmates

LAUREL LEAVES - symbolize nobility, progress, development and peace of all concerned. The twenty-four (24) leaves represent the number of BJMP-manned jails in the Region


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