I hope this message finds you and your family healthy and safe. As we bring 2025 to a close , my heart is filled with deep gratitude for the shared experiences and connections that have enriched us. Every moment, every encounter, has left an indelible mark, and each individual has contributed to a collective triumph that we will cherish. The resolute determination of our PDL students, the selfless dedication of our team, the generosity of our benefactors, and the collaboration of government representatives, Bureau of Correction Leadership have all been instrumental to the accomplishments we celebrate. Together, we have reached heights that honor God's purpose in our lives. As we look toward 2026, I urge us to continue with the same fervor and commitment to God that has guided us thus far. Prisons and jails are some of the darkest places on the earth. We are the light and we carry the Light which brings life , grace, redemtion and restoration to prisoners and their families, their children.lives can transformed by perspective, understanding, and generosity. We are seeing great cultural shift in jails and prisons accros the Philippines, and we are continuing to expand on the founder vision of restoration today. We are reframing thenational international conversation through ourt 4th anunal confrences on higher education inside prison and jails, and advocation for justice system that refelct every Person’s has internal values and God’s given dignity. I believe many of tomorrow’s leaders are at the SETBI right now for a great purpose. SETBI is paving patways to tranformation, equipping the leaders, prepare community , raise a voice for justice that restores and igniting hope I this generation of culture changers. God continues to transform the hearts and soul of men and women in programs like the SETBI/ MCI . infact , we now have more than 25 universities replicate the SETBI College Education Behind Bars in 11 regions. The numbers are encouraging, but they are not nearly as powerful as the personal stroies behind those numbers. The most of new year’s resolutions are short lived, and may of these resolutions end up being temporary chnages rather permanent changes. Our SETBI graduates, however, are quipted with life changing values that set them on a lasting trajectory with hope and purpose.
Happy New Year ! As we enter 2026 , I pray you are experiencing the abounding peace and joy of Lord. Each new day and new year bring a sense of new possiblities and fresh starts, and I look foreward to seeing what Lord has in store for SETBI/ MCI students and those we serve. This new year holds numerious opportunities to continue being part of what Lord is doing, and it takes all of us our officers, Super intendant , teachers, professors, students leaders, donors, advocates, and more to make a lasting difference. I am honored to be a part of this pivotal time at SETBI. Our rich history spans with MCI two decades and with SETBI a decade, incredibles years defined by God’s unfailing love for every person touched by prison /jails. We celebrate that God has done and will continue to do. May 2026 be a year rich with purpose, fulfillment, and divine blessings. It is a privilege to walk this path alongside each of you.
