On September 12, 2024, the Education and Training Section of the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (DPPF) transferred PDL learners from their respective prison compounds to the Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Institute (SETBI) Building, allowing them the opportunity to pursue a college education, earn a degree, and become market-ready while serving time.https://youtu.be/ecMHaQq0JMM?si=jLEo8dEpMKM9iHFzA total of 84 PDL learners, 77 from MedSeCom, and 7 from MinSeCom were successfully transferred to the SETBI Building with the assistance of the Reservation Security and Escort Command (RSEC).SETBI partners with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP), Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), and other entities through a program called College Education Behind Bars (CEBB) to offer degree programs in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship to help the PDLs overcome personal, economic, social, and civic deficiencies.
The bureau proves that education has no boundaries, providing the PDLs with better rehabilitative opportunities redirects them toward a productive and meaningful life.
CTO3 Rosario C Obenza
CO2 Kenneth Marion C Caramugan
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