Inside Davao Penal Colony, Correctional Officer Tabaquero becomes a catalyst for change through education

Mar 31, 2026 | Education, News and Updates

Education opens doors, even behind bars.Inside Davao Penal Colony, Officer Ian Kim Tabaquero witnesses firsthand how education transforms lives.Through the Alternative Learning System (ALS), persons deprived of liberty are given the opportunity to continue learning,...

ABS-CBN Foundation Programa Genio gathers over 200 ALS educators and implementers at Davao Penal Colony for Capacity-Building Training

Mar 27, 2026 | Education, News and Updates

Behind these walls are stories waiting for a second chance.Over 200 ALS educators and implementers came together at Davao Penal Colony to strengthen not just teaching strategies, but hope.Through training on inclusive learning, emotional resilience, and safe spaces,...

Lighting the Way Behind Bars: How ABS-CBN Foundation International is Transforming Lives Through Education

Jun 23, 2025 | Education, News and Updates

Written by Michael Angelo Castro Inside the walls of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding—one fueled by compassion, education, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves a second chance.  Thanks to the generous support...

Building Resilience Beyond Requirements​: Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Story

Dec 11, 2024 | Education, News and Updates

For many of his years inside Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Jayvee carried an unspoken weight. He knew he wasn’t eligible for Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) just yet, and his path to earning a sentence reduction seemed distant. But when he volunteered to serve as...

Embracing the Role of a Teacher​: Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Story

Dec 11, 2024 | Education

Teacher Ai, a 26-year-old PDL at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, never thought of herself as a teacher. She hadn’t completed college, let alone earned a degree in education. Her life had been one of hardships, wrong choices, and unfortunate events that led her to...