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SETBI ‘s College Education Behind Bars is aholistic approach to address transformation, rehabilitation, reform, and recovery from habits and hangups. The weaponization of the desire for greater freedom underlies such holistic rehabilitative philosophies. Thus, the program uses this desire to … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

PDL are often a forgotten population. Many of us think of them as separate from the rest of society. But they are not. Many PDL sooner or later will be released. Therefore, what happens during their incarceration matters for public … Continue reading →

THE SETBI’s 3rd International Conference is organized by the Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Institute and the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP). There was a quiet anticipation in the building that housed the University of Southeastern Philippines’ audio-visual room. Participants … Continue reading →

Changing the lives and Breaking down the barriers by LYNNYTH V. AGUILAR B.A. in Political Science ( MCISA  President) For its 3rd International Conference on Transformative Education for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), SETBI partnered with the University of Southeastern … Continue reading →

To facilitate a reflective exploration of the transformative power of education for the country’s prison community, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) and the Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Institute (SETBI) jointly hosted the 3rd International Conference on Persons Deprived … Continue reading →

93 PDL students transferred to their new dorm  inside  the College Education Behind Bars in a new building inside the Davao Prison and Penal Farm, in Davao del Norte. Before, only a small percentage of people have been able to … Continue reading →

Elected New Set of MCISA officers took oath and accped the challenges of serving the their Community for academic year 2024-2025 in front of the group MCISA members on September 8 2024. At the MCI Weekly Study Forum , 40-45 … Continue reading →

The Journey of a thousand mile definitely begins with one step,which means every step taken gets us closer to our goal,I Appreciate everyone for Putting trust in me which  has put me in the power and position to Evolve and … Continue reading →

Many correctional facilities are open to Celebrate Recovery.  We have STEPS to recvoery pre-requsites for all our students . Many PDLS  are open to a program that will help them overcome the hurts, hang-ups and habits that have led to where they … Continue reading →