Inspirational Message (Highschool-Female) BJMP ALS Graduation

BJMP_ALS 2016 Graduation (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Para sa ating mga kagalang-galang na panauhinna pinangungunahan ng ating Regional Director Jail Senior Superintendent  Lyndon D. Torres Sir, sa aming napakaganda at kahanga-hangang Warden, Jail Superintendent Grace Sun Taculin Ma'am, Davao City Jail Warden, Jail Superintendent Jonathan Lavapie Sir, Davao City Jail-Annex Warden, Chief Inspector Don Paredes Sir, sa ating Guest Speaker Maria Belen Acosta ng unang distrito ng Davao City ma'am, Schools Division Superintendent Maria Ines Asuncion ma'am, Chief Curriculum Implementation Division, Alma Cifra ma'am, sa ating Education Specialist II-ALS, BJMP Program In-Charge Marianita Corpuz ma'am, sa mga mahal naming mga BJMP Personnel na walang sawang nagbabantay, sa aming pinakamamahal naming mga magulang, asawa, kaibigan, mga kabakasyonista at kapwa ko magsisi-pagtapos, magandang araw sa ating lahat.

Pansamantala po naming pinahinto ang aming  oras sa loob ng kanya-kanya naming selda upang tass noo po kaming tatayo dito sa inyong harapan at magsasabing tumatanggap po kami ngayon ng diplomang nagsasaad na kami ngayon ay magtatapos ng elementarya at sekandarya.

Ako po si Hazel Villanel Asis, 35 years old, maagang nakapag-asawa at may siyam na anak. Naghiwalay kami ng aking asawa, kaya tinaguyod kong mag-isa ang aking mga supling sa paraang alam ko. Apat na taon na ang nakalipas, nakapag-asawa akong muli sa isang mabait at masipag na maybahay ngunit hindi ko alintanang masira ito, pinasok ko pa rin ang hanap-buhay na alam kong labag sa batas, matustusan ko lang ang pangunahing pangangailangan ng aking mga anak. Ngunit sa kasamaang-palad ako ay nahuli at nakulong.

Sa mga unang araw ko dito sa piitan, ang kawalan ng pag-asa ang natira kong nadarama dahil para sa akin ang aking pamilya ay isang buhay ko. Ngunit binigay sa aking ng institusyong ito ang sinag ng pag-asa. Tinuroan kami ng iba't-ibang uri ng livelihood na magagamit naming pagkakakitaan dito. At higit sa lahat dito ko nakamtan ang diploma na noon ay isa lang mithiin ata ngayon ay nasa kamay ko na. Ang diploma na nagsasabing kami ay tao at may dignidad. Diploma na nagsasabing tayong lahat ay pantay-pantay sa larangan ng edukasyon, piitan man ang aming napuntahan. Diploma na nagsasabing "Hazel" kaya mo ng makipagsabayan sa mga taong nakasuot ng uniporme, nagsusuot ng disenteng damit na dating tiningala mo. Ang diplomang ito'y, misming mga magulang kong nagsasabing "Hazel" karapatdapat ka sa iyong nakamtan ngayon, mahab-haba na rin ang hirap na iyong nilakbay.

Nang pinakilala sa akin ang "Alternative Learning System" na kilala sa lahat na "ALS", pumasok sa aking isipan na isa siyang Friendly System para sa ming hindi nakapagtapos sa kapanahunan namin. Naingganyo po akong sumubok at sa awa ni Allah natapos ang naudlot kong pag-aaral hanggang sekondarya.

Walang masisidlan ang kasiyahang aking naramdaman nang maipasa ko ito dahil alam kong hindi lang mataas na antas ang aking natapos kung di isa na rin akong degree holder ayon sa sinasaad sa Learning System na ito.

Para sa Lahat ng bumuo ng pagkatao ko ngayon unang-una ang walang kupas na sumusubaybay ng aking buhay, si "Allah" na ating kaagapay, ang mga mababait naming mga instraksyonal manager, JO1 Joy Mamoko at JO1 April Jane Marie G. Danao, ang masisipag naming assistant instraksyonal manager na si Ms. Arlene Hatico, kulang po ang salitang "salamat" na isusukli namin sa inyo, ngunit gayunpaman maraming-maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.

Ako po ngayon ay punong-puno ng pag-asa, na dumating sa takdang panahon ang inilaan sa akin ni Allah, na lalabas ako mula dito, bit-bit ko ang kayamanang walang sinumang makaka-agaw sa akin nito. At kung saan man ako dadalhin ng dalawang paa kong ito, isa lang ang sigurado ako, maaliwalas, maliwanang, malinis at maka-Diyos ang buhay na naghihintay sa akin sa labas.

Gusto ko sanang ipaabot sa lahat ng mga kapwa kong bakasyonistang nagpatala sa ALS, na sana magsilbing inspirasyon ako sa inyong paglalakbay.

Graduation Speech BJMP Inmate-Male (ALS 2016)

ALS Graduation 2016 (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Good Morning ladies and gentlemen, to all graduates and to all visitors who are here for this one of a kind special event of our lives. It is an honor and privilege to stand here in front of you to share my experience and insights of the ALS program. But before that, I would like to first acknowledge and give thanks to our beloved Wardens and to all BJMP personnel especially to my mentors. First, our Instructional Managers-Ma'am Alm, Ma'am Joy, Sir Kit, Sir Mongas. Gusto ko ring magpasalamat sa bumuo po ng ALS program. Lalung-lalo na sa itinuturing natin na mga buhay na bayani ngayon- and mga masisipag at mababait nating mga guro mula sa Department of Education. Maraming salamat din sa aming mga service providers and donors and ALS coordinator na si Ian Monfort na siyang nag-aasikaso ng aming mga pangangailangan sa pag-aaral. At syempre nagpapsalamat din ako ng malaki sa aming assistant IM's, kina Kuya Paul, ALmer at Alex. Sila po iyong mga nagtiyaga, umnawa, nagpakumbaba na maturuan kami sa lahat ng session araw-araw. Lastly, I would like to thank the Lord above for giving me the strength and will to finish this program, without Him, everything would not be possible. Second to my beloved mother, even if she's with the Lord above. If my mother was still alive, she would be proud of me knowing that I finished my high school even though I'm here in jail, sa kanya ko inaalay and tagumpay na ito. I know she's been watching and guiding me with my struggles in life. Upon entering this institution, I didn't expect that I can finish my secondary education. At first, I was hesitant to enroll in this program, but later or maybe out of boredom, I decided to attend classes. During the course of the program, I have learned so many things in which I can apply with my life in the future. Also, I realized that having an educational attainment is like having a treasure which no one can steal.

Ang kayamanan, kapangyarihan at and iba pang mga bagay na mahalaga at magaganda ay mga mabubuting bagay na makakapagbigay sa atin ng kasiyahan. Pero hindi ito ang pinakamahalagang bagay sa buhay ng tao. Ang pinakaimportanteng bagay sa buhay ng tao ay magkaroon siya ng sapat na edukasyon na magagmit niya sa pag-unlad ng sarili at sa katuparan ng kanyang mga pangarap na nais niyang maabot sa buhay.

To my fellow boarders and passers, sa loob ng sampung buwan na ating pinaghirapan, pagtitiis, pagsisikap at pagpapahalaga sa pag-aaral. Nakamit na natin ngayon ang tagumpay na ating inaasam-asam. Sa wakas nakapagtapos na tayo ng ating sekondarya. Ito na ang simula ng ating panibagong buhay, panibagong pag-asa tungo sa ikauunlad ng ating mga sarili at sa magandang kinabukasang naghihintay. Naway hindi lamang dito nagtatapos ang lahat ng ating mga pangarap. Patuloy tayong magsikap at magpursige, mangarap tayo hindi lamang para sa ating sarili maging sa mahal natin sa buhay. Alam kong mahirap ang mga pinagdadaanan natin dito sa loob, sana'y huwag tayong mawalan ng pag-asa at manalig tayo palagi sa Diyos.

HIndi tayo narito ngayon upang parusahan, bagkus nandito tayo para pagalingin hindi sa pisikal nating karamdaman kundi sa ating mga pagkataong nabubulok, mga gawain at paniniwalang baluktot na nakakasira sa ating sarili. Narito tayo upang ihanda na maging isang mabuting tao na may takot sa Diyos, may pagmamahal sa sarili at paggalanbg sa kapwa upang maging isang mabuting ehemplo na makakpag-ambag ng kaunlaran sa kanyang pamayanan.

Minsan na tayong nagkamali, huwag na nating ulitin pa, panahon na upang imulat natin ang mga mata at isipan para sa pagbabagong buhay. Patuloy nating iisipin na ang edukasyon ay mahalaga. Ito ang solusyon at paraan upang makaahon tayo sa kahirapan. Sapat na edukasyon buhay ay giginhawa. Patuloy tayong maging mabuting ehemplo sa mga kapwa boarders na sumusunod sa patakaran hanggang kalayaang inaasam ay makamtan. Congratulations sa ating lahat. Mabuhay ang "ALS", mabuhay ang BJMP, mabuhay ang mga guro. Mabuhay at magandang umaga sa ating lahat. Keep on dreaming. God bless everyone.

Team Acosta joins BJMP Medical Mission

Medical Team, BJMP Authorities and Team Acosta (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Last August 6, 2016, Team Acosta, members of the City Health in coordination with the authorities of the BJMP-Male successfully conducted a medical mission to the inmates.

The inmates varying from one case to another had the opportunity to avail free medical services offered to them.

Despite the pending cases of the inmates, they still are entitled of the basic rights and services. Thus, this effort to make the medical services reach their cells are very much appreciated by them.

The inmates gladly participated with the activities and you can really see it in their eyes.

Overall, the event was a success and Team Acosta together with our partners are looking forward to more meaningful activities with the BJMP.

Davao City Jail (Culmination and Prison Awareness Day)

Culminating the week long celebration of the 21st National Correctional Consciousness Week, the Davao City Jail conducted a series of activities for the development of the inmates and their facilities.

Inmates in their dance number (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

The whole week was filled with sports, arts and crafts sessions, medical activities, variety shows and many more.  At the end of the celebration, Davao City Jail held the Culmination and Prison Awareness day. Jail Spt. DSC City Jail Warden Simeon S. Dalojo Jr., MPA delivered a message of thanksgiving and applaud to all organizers and working committee of their celebration.

Jail Spt. DSC City Jail Warden Simeon S. Dalojo Jr., MPA

Inmates of Davao City Jail (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

There were also members form the city government of Davao who participated the culmination such as City Administrator Atty. Quiatin together with his son, Kap. Ibuyan Jr. and Coun. April Marie Dayap. 

The inmates also showed their talents through a dance number that entertained the audience.

Inmates in their dance number (Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Overall, the week long celebration was successful thanks to all who made it happen. Kudos!

One Night at the Dorm (Maa City Jail Concert for a Cause)

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

 They say "be careful when you're inside, all the bad people are stored there". This is the typical stereotype of the people outside the prison cells to those locked behind the bars. People tend to stigmatize and generalize those who once in their life committed a mistake punishable by the law. But the "bakasyonistas" of the Women Dormitory of Maa City Jail will surely give you a deep self check. 

The moment you step inside their premises, you will definitely go out different. By this it means in a positive way. Having all those negative images about detainees will really melt away as you see the reformed lives of every individual inside. The value of family, friendship, unity and respect are very visible in their community.

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta was given a chance to see and experience first hand the beauty and talents of the bakasyonistas. On its 2nd Season now, the inmates of the Female Dormitory of the Maa BJMP showcased their singing, dancing, acting and artistic talents through a concert for a cause. The proceeds of this concert will go to the pipping project of the BJMP. This will serve the drainage and water system of their community. 

The concert was very spectacular and the performers really gave a very good show. They transformed into stars and concert queens showing off their awesome talents to a very energetic and enthusiastic audience. Everyone was wowed by their performance level productions and heart melting lyrics of their original compositions.

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

The performances of the detainees ranged from cultural to contemporary sing and dance. Overall, the audience were very satisfied of the show and went home with a smiling face. The families and friends of the performers were very proud of them, seeing them grow and be reformed while spending their life inside the bars. 

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

There is always a chance if you keep on seeking for the better. People fail and commit mistakes, but this shouldn't be a reason to condemn others. We all commit our own mistakes, it is just that they are paying theirs big time. Let us give time to appreciate the transformation and lives of the women detainee of Maa City Jail. Also, this will not be possible without the good governance of the Police officials. Kudos to all the performers who gave their best to give an awesome show. And to all the Police Officials who guided and supported all of them!

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

Team Acosta at Maa City Jail

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

"Life still goes on"- this could be a motto of some of the inmates in Maa City Jail. They may be behind the bars and walls of the Davao City Jail yet they still seek to have a better and reformed lives while inside. Being in the prison cells doesn't mean that there will be no rooms for transformation and personal growth.

(Photo credit: Team Acosta)

That is why, the boarders of the Davao City Jail-Annex in cooperation with the law enforcement personnels will celebrate the 21st National Correctional Consciousness Week (NACOCOW) 2015 from October 26-30, 2015 with the theme "Maayos na Pamamahala ng Bayan para sa Pagtaguyod at Pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan". This weeklong celebration will include games and series of activities among inmates, their loved ones, friends, service providers and City Jail personnel.

In support, Team Acosta did not hesitate to take part in their activity through giving of mugs, medals, t-shirts, Moringa Tuna Lugaw and spaghetti packs.

Good to Know:

MANDATE

BJMP is mandated to direct, supervise and control the administration and operation of all district, city and municipal jails nationwide with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of inmates.