A total of 142 persons deprived of liberty (PDls) at the Naic Municipal Jail in Cavite graduated from elementary and moved up to the junior high school level, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
Naic Municipal Jail warden Chief Inspector Ralph James Mayhay noted that “each diploma is a testament to hope, determination and second chances,’’ spearheading the graduation and moving-up rites of the 44 elementary graduates and 98 others who reached junior high school under the alternative learning system (ALS) program.
With their (PDLs) diplomas, the BJMP noted that these individuals are not just graduates but are also ambassadors of change, proof that no obstacle is insurmountable, and that every individual deserves a second chance.
“As they step out of confinement and into the world beyond, armed with newfound knowledge, skills, and a renewed sense of purpose, may they continue to inspire others with their stories of courage, determination, and triumph,’’ the BJMP added.
From bars to books, the BJMP stressed that the PDLs’ journey is a reminder that education has the power to transform lives and break down barriers, opening doors to a future filled with possibilities.
BJMP Calabarzon Director Jail Chief Supt. Hilbert M. Flor was the guest speaker as Dr. Felisa C Matel of ALS, Iluminada Lopez, Principal of San Roque Elementary School, ALS mobile teachers and coordinators and parents and relatives of the PDls graced the momentous event.
The BJMP Naic Municipal Jail expressed profound gratitude and appreciation to the ALS teachers and mentors for their tireless efforts and work to make education accessible to the PDLs and unwavering dedication and commitment to the cause that has paved the way for countless individuals to rewrite their stories and reclaim their futures.