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Miles of Hope: The Journey of Rhea Caserva

Posted on March 4, 2026 by admin

Rhea Bebero Caserva, fondly known as Yang or Lang in her neighborhood and as Rhea or Ate Rhea within MCI, was born on November 6, 2003, in Poblacion, Loreto, Agusan del Sur. She spent most of her childhood in Barangay … Continue reading →

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Falling, Learning, Rising: The Journey of Arlyn Casipe

Posted on March 4, 2026 by admin

Some stories are not just about where a person was born or how they grew up. Some stories are about transformation, about falling, learning, losing, and rising again. The life of Arlyn Casipe, lovingly known as “Ate Ar” in her … Continue reading →

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Education and justice that transforms

Posted on January 27, 2026 by admin

EDUKAMPYON – Popoy De Vera – The Philippine Star January 24, 2026 | 12:00am Last week, I highlighted an excellent initiative happening in the Davao area – the College Education Behind Bars (CEBB). Dr. Aland Mizell and Atty. Susan Cariaga … Continue reading →

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Happy Founding Anniversary to DPPF

Posted on January 21, 2026 by admin

Happy Founding Anniversary to DPPF with the strong leadership of Acting Superintendent Edgardo Flores Mendoza Jr, the officers, and Staff of DAPECOL!  Under the directorship of Director General Gregorio Catapang . Your dedication to the reformation total transformation and support SETBI … Continue reading →

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Education behind bars

Posted on January 17, 2026 by admin

EDUKAMPYON – Popoy De Vera – The Philippine Star January 17, 2026 | 12:00am Our justice system is notoriously slow. For the poor, justice delayed is definitely justice denied.Noted criminologist Prof. Raymund Narag said it takes two to three months … Continue reading →

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Welcoming 2026!!

Posted on December 29, 2025 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Behind Every Successful Person Is A Hero Who Believed In Them

Posted on December 26, 2025 by admin

Written By Lynnyth Valera Aguilar. MCI is not just helping us but also teaching us, how to give back to the community. That’s   is one of the most important principles I have learned through Minority Care International (MCI). MCI provide … Continue reading →

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FROM THE MAIL | Reflections on SETBI’s 4th International Conference on Transformative Higher Education inside Prisons and Jails in the Philippines

Posted on October 17, 2025 by admin

I HAD the privilege of joining the SETBI ‘s 4th International Conference on Persons Deprived of Liberty’s Transformative Education for Successful Re-entry in Panabo, Davao del Norte State College, held from Oct. 9 to 11, 2025.Over three days, scholars, educators, and practitioners … Continue reading →

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Reflections on SETBI’s Fourth International Conference on Transformative Higher Edu-cation IInside Prisons and Jails in the Philippines

Posted on October 14, 2025 by admin

As a restorative justice initiative, the Social Entrepreneurship Technology and Business Institute (SETBI) promotes rehabilitation and reconciliation over punishment. Instead of warehousing individuals, prisons should cultivate environments that foster transformation, allow for amends, and ease reentry into society. In 2015, … Continue reading →

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Minority Care International (MCI)  Distributes Eyeglasses in Barangay Cebuano, South Cotabato

Posted on September 29, 2025 by admin

By Shaira Arida , September 29,2025 Clear vision is essential not only for health but also for quality of life and productivity. In the Philippines, the eyeglasses market faces challenges such as limited manufacturing capacity, uneven distribution between urban and … Continue reading →

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