As  a result of the initial assessment pertaining to the documents submitted, the following employees and officials are the selected SEMI-FINALISTS for the 2021 Search for Most Outstanding PPA Officials and Employees in the categories indicated below, opposite their names.  See PDF copy for the list of Semi-Finalists.

2021 Christmas Message from OIC Deputy Administrator Allan B. Alcala

Happy 45th Anniversary, PPA! 2021 marks the 45 years of PPA redeeming lives and restoring relationships – a momentous milestone of administering community-based rehabilitation.   The past two years will remain in our memories. Though these memories will be inseparable from the COVID-19 pandemic, it will give rise to the devotion of our employees. There continue reading : Anniversary Message of OIC Administrator Julito M. Diray

45 years ago, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law the Probation Law of 1976 or PD 968, which ushered in a more humane treatment of offenders. 45 years later, we realize that ours is the most systematically underfunded office and the least powerful of all the agencies in the criminal justice system. We are continue reading : Anniversary Message of OIC Deputy Administrator Allan B. Alcala

On December 23, 2020, the Parole and Probation Administration signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of the Philippines (UP) for the conduct of research called, “Impact Assessment of the Rehabilitation Program of the PPA”. This research project will provide the opportunity for a baseline study of the three-pronged approach to crime prevention continue reading : UP and PPA Inks on Rehab Impact Assessment Study

To determine the readiness of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) for the implementation of the project “Expansion of the ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System of the PPA”, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) evaluated the Agency’s QMS as to the established processes covering the said expansion starting 2021. The readiness assessment was continue reading : PPA Getting Ready for ISO Certification Expansion

After the conduct of external audit by the TUV Nord Philippines on November 16, 2020, the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) is once again recommended for the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 certification based on the following result: six (6) good practices, six (6) potentials for improvement, five (5) comments and no minor/major non-compliance. Conducted by continue reading : PPA Maintains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Conducted by batches, all 110 personnel of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) Central Office attended the Mental Wellness Program webinar held last December 3, 9 and 10, 2020 from 8:30-12:00 noon. The webinar which was facilitated by the Training Unit aimed to equip each participant with tools and techniques that can help improve their continue reading : Central Office Personnel Attends Mental Health Wellness Program Webinar