Alit qualified as BJMP head, says CA

The Court of Appeals has ruled that Chief Superintendent Arturo Alit, officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), has met the qualifications for the position in terms of education, experience, training and eligibility.

In a 13-page decision, the appellate court’s fourth decision dismissed the appeal of Senior Superintendent Josue Engano to reverse the decision of the Quezon City court finding him not having the minimum qualifications to become BJMP chief and affirming Alit’s qualifications.

The Court of Appeals’ ruling paves the way for the assumption of Alit as BJMP chief.

Prior to his appointment as the bureau’s officer-in-charge upon the resignation of former BJMP chief Aquilino Jacob Jr., Alit was deputy chief with the rank of chief superintendent (equivalent to brigadier general in the Armed Forces) for more than one year.