PHILIPPINE EMBASSY OFFICERS AND STAFF VISITS FILIPINO MUSLIM INMATES 

31 October 2007 – Philippine Embassy Officers and Staff led by Ambassador Virginia Benavidez visited Filipino Muslim inmates at the Jarudong and Maburong prisons during Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 18 and 20 October 2007. The inmates were visibly delighted and emotionally touched by the visit.

Commencing in 2002, the Hari Raya visit became a yearly tradition which have brought cheers and comfort to the inmates. It is an opportune time to demonstrate compassion, share experiences, and be kept abreast of the humane conditions provided by the Brunei authorities at both prison sites for our less fortunate brothers.

Prison officials provided comfortable venues for the visit where fourteen Muslim inmates savored Filipino made products like fried chicken, spaghetti, polvoron, and chocolate cake.

The Philippine Ambassador reiterated her deep appreciation to Dato Haji Ahmad bin Haji Dullah, Director of Prisons, for the kind treatment extended to Filipino prisoners, and the close ties between  Embassy and prison officials.