A new display center for the livelihood products of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) was formally established at the Puerto Princesa City Jail (PPCJ).
City Jail Officer (JO2) Marlito Anza, spokesperson of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) – PPCJ, told Palawan Daily News (PDN) Thursday this display center is seen to improve the income of PDL-workers who are financially supporting their families outside the facility.
“When it comes to livelihood, ang pamunuan ng BJMP ay patuloy na gumagawa ng kaparaanan para matulungan natin ‘yong ating mga PDLs na sila ay kumita kahit na sila ay nasa loob, at the same time ay makatulong din sila doon sa kanilang mga kapamilya sa labas na alam din natin ay nangangailangan,” said Anza.
Anza said around 70 out of more or less 500 PDLs in the facility are presently involved in the livelihood programs of PPCJ.
He said available on display are food products and handicrafts, which are all made and produced inside the facility.
“We are looking forward na mas kumita sila dahil meron na tayong paglalagyan na display center. Para magkaroon ng isang venue na paglalagyan ng mga livelihood products ng mga PDLs, at para at least maipakita natin sa community ‘yong iba’t-ibang nagawa ng ating mga PDLs,” Anza said.
“Before meron na man din [na display center] kaya lang mas inimprove natin at pinaganda at mas presentable doon sa mga prospect customers natin,” he added.
Headed by PPCJ warden, Jail Senior Inspector (JSINSP) Irene Gaspar, the display center was inaugurated earlier this week.