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he understands what each provision means, he will be asked to
make an oath to follow the rules and accept punishment if he
violates any of them.
Foremost among the provisions under the patakaran is according
jail personnel and cell officers utmost respect. Their orders
should be followed without question. Arguing with jail officers
and cell officials, even if the member has a valid point, is an act
of disrespect and, therefore, merits punishment.
Respecting fellow inmates as respecting oneself is a golden
rule. The underlying principle here is that inmates should love
and help one another because nobody else will. Inmates should
therefore respect one another’s personal belongings by not stealing
or using these without permission. They should not enter a
cellmate’s cubicle or kubol if the tenant is not inside. Similarly,
inmates should see to it that their things are not scattered around
the cell so as not to inconvenience others.
Respect extends to visitors, who are the inmates’ link to the outside
world. After all, visitors provide inmates with money, food,
and supplies. Respecting visitors involves keeping visiting areas
clean, looking their best (tattoos should be hidden), and being in
their best behavior (bow one’s head when talking to visitors or,
better, avoid talking to other inmates’ visitors altogether).
Cleanliness does not only mean keeping visiting areas tidy or
personal belongings organized. It also involves observing proper
The patakaran ensures law and order among inmates.
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