Aparri, Cagayan – TESDA-A.P.I. inks MOA with BJMP Widening of networks and linkages with various stakeholders led to the inking of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entered into by the Aparri Polytechnic Institute (A.P.I.) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Lal-lo Municipal Jail (BJMP-LMJ) on April 22, 2024, at the Aparri Polytechnic Institute’s Executive Conference Room, Aparri, Cagayan.

      During the signing ceremony, SJO4 Mary Noela D. Balao, the Acting Municipal Jail Warden, expressed optimism about the collaboration, highlighting that it will provide PDLs with valuable skills for their post-incarceration livelihood opportunities. She conveyed gratitude for the initiative, emphasizing its potential positive impact on the PDLs’ future.

      A.P.I.’s Acting Administrator, Eduardo L. Escobar, Ph.D., reiterated the institution’s commitment to supporting PDLs by equipping them with skills and hope for a better future. He aligned this commitment with the guiding principle of TESDA’s Secretary Suharto T. Mangudadatu, Ph.D., which focuses on consistent and reliable care and support for individuals seeking vocational and technical education.

      This MOA marks a significant step towards rehabilitating and reintegrating PDLs into society through education and skill-building, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts between educational institutions and correctional facilities.