KAPATID Press Release | November 26, 2025
Kapatid says the demand of Kapatid-Negros for the immediate removal of the warden of Negros Occidental District Jail–Male Dormitory, JSUPT Atty. Crisyrel Awe, for “cruelty, arbitrariness, and systematic violation of fundamental human rights” is a matter of national concern that requires immediate action from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to end Awe’s escalating abuses.
In a position paper issued on November 25, Kapatid-Negros documented the severe ordeal of persons deprived of liberty (PDL) under Awe, including drastic reductions in food rations, suspension of livelihood and educational programs, extreme visitation restrictions, prolonged solitary confinement, and neglect of elderly and sick detainees, which caused the death of PDL Warlito Turbela last November 7.
Kapatid noted that the recent ruling of Bacolod RTC Branch 44 Judge Ana Bernad granting the writ of habeas corpus to Lorenzo Perolino—after finding his solitary confinement exceeded the 15-day limit—“confirms the abuses at the Negros Occidental District Jail–Male Dormitory are real, unlawful, and cannot be ignored.”
Kapatid questioned why Awe was reinstated on September 19 despite repeated complaints, when other wardens facing similar allegations are immediately suspended and investigated. “Why is Warden Awe given special treatment, even as drugs reportedly continue inside the jail, while PDLs are subjected to a stranglehold of control, deprivation, and arbitrary punishment?” said Fides Lim, Kapatid spokesperson.
Kapatid also questioned Awe’s recent promotion to Jail Superintendent despite multiple charges by PDLs of repeated “harsh, demeaning, and degrading treatment,” including drastically reducing food rations to 6 PDLs per cell despite a population nearing 20.
Kapatid pressed the following demands of its Negros chapter:
1. Immediate suspension or removal of Warden Awe
2. Restoration of educational, rehabilitative, and livelihood programs
3. Improvements in food, medicine, sunning, and visitation for PDLs
4. Protection of detainees and their families from retaliation
5. Independent investigations by the CHR and BJMP National Headquarters
6. Urgent intervention by the provincial government of Negros Occidental and the Department of the Interior and Local Government
The full position paper of Kapatid-Negros can be accessed here – https://www.facebook.com/kapatid.politicalprisoners
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Reference: KAPATID Media Desk
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