LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—The Pangasinan Provincial Jail (PPJ), in partnership with the Pangasinan State University (PSU), led the conduct of a two-day livelihood training project for persons deprived of liberty (PDL) on September 16 to 17 here.
Said undertaking formed part of the continuing efforts and initiative of Gov. Ramon V. Guico III to implement restorative and transformative justice programs through spiritual nurture, alternative learning systems, livelihood training, and anti-drug use campaigns among PDLs.
Retired PLTCOL. Lovell U. Dalisay, represented by Administrative Assistant III Antonio Del Rosario Santos, assured that PPJ is doing its best to provide training as a rehabilitation program to help PDLs attain self-development, empowerment, and reformation so that they may become productive contributors to the community in the future.
‘Salamat sa pagpapakita ng interes na madagdagan pa ang inyong kaalaman na maaring maging kapaki-pakinabang sa inyong paglaya,’ Santos added.
Dr. Presley V. De Vera, Coordinator for GAD, PSU Open University Systems, likewise thanked the PDLs for their cooperation as well as the PPJ for organizing the livelihood training aimed at empowering the PDLs economically.
“I hope you will be able to learn much from this gathering and the teachings of the speakers,” she said.
PDLs participated in the training on the preparation of dishwashing liquid, DIY all-purpose cleaner preparation, fabric conditioner making, preparation of fudgee bar cake and creamy milo pastillas, cheese pimiento sandwich spread, and making of graham balls.
Resource speakers on the first day of the activity were Dr. Christia Marie P. Flores, Head Medical-Dental Services, along with Campus Nurse Florijean Flores Tapia; Dr. Lina T. Cancino, Chemical Engineer; TLE Teacher Beverly R. Domingo; and GFD Instructor Mary Ann C. Soriano.
Campus Executive Director Renato E. Salcedo, PSU, Lingayen Campus; Executive Director Philip G. Queroda, PSU Open University Systems; Director Romary R. Lincod, Gender and Development; and Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation Razeale G. Resultay also graced the event on the 2nd day.
Currently, PPJ has 271 inmates.
(Chona C. Bugayong, Orlan Llemos, Omar Cruz/PIMRO)
