Ten Terrorism-Related Prisoners Gain Freedom Early
Ten persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) facing terrorism-related charges were recently freed from Metro Manila jail facilities under the government’s “After-Care Program,” local officials said. This significant step highlights the ongoing efforts to support community reintegration for former detainees.
BJMP-NCR Director Chief Supt. Clint Russel Tangeres shared that nine of the released individuals were former members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), while one belonged to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). This release marks a hopeful turning point for these men as they return to their families and communities.
Government’s Commitment to Second Chances
During the send-off ceremony, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-National Capital Region (BJMP-NCR) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) extended their best wishes to the released PDLs. They emphasized the importance of this program in restoring lost hope, dignity, and honor to those who have served time.
Tangeres encouraged the former detainees to “cherish this fresh start and to value their newfound freedom outside the jail walls.” He expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the BJMP, saying, “Isang malaking karangalan at taos-pusong pasasalamat ang aking ipinapaabot sa inyong lahat ngayong araw habang ating ipinagdiriwang ang isa na namang mahalagang hakbang sa ating paglalakbay tungo sa kapayapaan, pagbabago, at pagbibigay ng pangalawang pagkakataon.”
Officials Behind the Reintegration Efforts
The ceremony was attended by key figures including OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez and Metro Manila District Jail (MMDJ) warden Chief Insp. Isnard Sempuego. These leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace and rehabilitation, aiming to support the reintegration of former detainees back into society.
This initiative under the government’s After-Care Program is a crucial part of a broader peace-building effort. It seeks to offer former detainees a meaningful chance to rebuild their lives free from the stigma of their past.
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