Erwin Esden News Today

JAIL GARDENING. "Manuel" and "Lakay," both persons deprived of liberty at the Davao City Jail-Annex due to drug-related cases, make their time worthwhile by engaging in urban gardening. Despite their situation, the two manage to provide a little extra for their respective families from their produce. (Photo courtesy of Davao City Jail-Annex) DAVAO CITY - People might think that being incarcerated leaves no hope and would make a person less productive while inside the prison f...

Giselle Sanchez (left) and Katya Santos I was overwhelmed with the warmth of the PDLS (persons deprived of liberty) when I came out to sing and do my stand-up comedy in Visayan,Tagalog and English. There were shouts of joy, laughter, claps and when I called for several volunteers to join me onsta