Aklan District Jail - MD

“Stronger Together: The Power of Cooperation”

SJO1 Marc D Ascaño, Unit Values Restoration (UVR) Officer, under the leadership of JSUPT ELVIN R TAGAYTAYAN, Jail Warden, led the discussion on the Values Focus of the Week centered on the theme “COOPERATION".

During the session, SJO1 Ascaño emphasized that COOPERATION is the act of individuals or groups working together toward a shared goal, combining their efforts, skills, and resources in a way that benefits all involved. It involves mutual respect, communication, and a willingness to
contribute for collective success. Coordination with external partners such as courts, local governments, and service organizations further reflects cooperation in action. Overall, it creates a positive environment where working together leads to trust, reduced conflict, and effective rehabilitation outcomes.





BJMPROVI-ADJ-MD-2026-04-05

“Docility: The Power of Being Teachable”

SJO1 Marc D Ascaño, Unit Values Restoration (UVR) Officer, under the leadership of JSUPT ELVIN R TAGAYTAYAN, Jail Warden, led the discussion on the Values Focus of the Week centered on the theme “DOCILITY".

During the session, SJO1 Ascaño emphasized that DOCILITY means the quality of being easy to teach, manage, or control. It involves both personnel and persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) adhering to established rules, routines, and authority structures to maintain order and security. BJMP officers model docility through professionalism, calm communication, and consistent enforcement of regulations, which in turn encourages PDLs to respond with cooperation and self-control. This environment of guided obedience helps reduce conflict, supports rehabilitation programs, and foster a more stable and humane correctional setting, although it must be balanced with respect for individual rights and personal dignity to avoid excessive control or suppression of autonomy.





BJMPROVI-ADJ-MD-2026-04-03