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A total of 24 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory (QCJFD) graduated through the Alternative Learning System (ALS).
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said that out of the 24 graduates, 20 finished junior high school, while four were elementary graduates.
QCJFD warden Chief Insp. Lourvina Abrazado said that what the graduates accomplished proved that education can thrive even behind bars,’’
She noted that achievement marked the education’s role in rehabilitation and honored the dedication of the learners, ALS teachers, and supporters who make second chances possible.
“A learner’s heartfelt testimonial highlighted how ALS gave them hope and a chance to rebuild,’’ Abrazado noted.
BJMP chief Director Ruel Rivera assured that the bureau’s “rehabilitative thrust’’ remains in full-throttle for the PDLs who wish and can still be reformed.
Through the Katatagan, Kalusugan at Damayan sa Komunidad (KKDK) program, Rivera noted that a total of 3,152 PDLs with substance use issues completed reformation programs.
In addition, Rivera disclosed that a total of 66,354 PDLs engaged in livelihood activities that generated over P116 million in income, while 95,585 PDLs benefited from e-Dalaw or electronic visitation.
“Education also remained a top priority. A total of 10,739 PDL graduated from elementary and high school under the Alternative Learning System (ALS), 112,707 completed skills training, and 107 earned college degrees under the College Education Behind Bars program. Another 720 PDL are currently enrolled in various tertiary programs,’’ Rivera maintained.
