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PDL finishes high school through ALS; ranks second
A 25-year-old man in Misamis Oriental graduated high school under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). He even finished second of his class.
But unlike the 91 other graduates, Calvin John Niño Nuez was not free to celebrate however he wanted. He is a person deprived of liberty (PDL) at El Salvador City Jail.
He is behind bars for carnapping and illegal possession of firearms charges filed in 2024.
'This is a testament na ang effort sa BJMP na i-develop atong mga PDL is effective dili lang sa educational program sa BJMP,' El Salvador City Jail Warden, Jail Senior Inspector Don Felix Boado, said.
In his speech during the graduation, Nuez expressed his gratitude to those who supported him throughout his academic journey.
He also encouraged his classmates to continue their studies so they can graduate and find decent jobs.
'Dili gyud ta motuo sa istorya nga taas na ang lubi para mo-eskwela pa ta… dili pa ulahi ang tanan… dapat kung naa ta sa jail, diha ta mokuha og kusog,' Nuez said.
The jail management noted significant positive changes in Nuez since his detention.
Nuez continues to receive intervention from BJMP to help prepare him for life after release.
'Kung unsa man pwede nila i-avail sa mga early releases like plea bargaining, probation, ginatabangan nato sila para mas mapaaga. Additionally, naa tay good conduct time allowance,' Boado said.
Nuez took the opportunity to also ask for forgiveness.
'Mangayo ko og pasaylo ug nakita nako ninyo karon sa TV nga tarong na nagbinuotan na gyud,' Nuez said.
