One-Stop spa shop in jail
LINGAYEN– If one is looking for a place in Lingayen where one can avail of the services of a good and courteous manicurist, barber, masseur, tailor or a car mechanic at the most affordable prices, try the Provincial Jail.
The training program for the inmates, a component of the rehabilitation efforts at the provincial jail by the Espino government, has apparently reaped some success among the inmates.
A good number of inmates at the provincial jail have since become productive entrepreneurs inside the facility after receiving basic skills training on various trade or afforded opportunities to practice their trade prior to their arrests.
A male inmate from Malasiqui accused of rape now earns from P15 to P20 per customer, mostly visitors of the inmates themselves. Another male inmate from Bugallon town accused of murder, has learned to be a barber for his fellow inmates and visitors, and earns good money.
Rogelio Paglingayen, deputy provincial jail warden, told The PUNCH that the inmates at the Provincial Jail are being encouraged to learn various skills in order to earn money legitimately even while waiting for the outcome of their trials or while serving their sentences in prison, and to better prepare them in rejoining society as productive citizens.
A tailor from Bolinao town accused of rape is quite busy filling orders from teachers and government employees in a small space allowed him by the jail authorities.
An inmate from Alaminos City has begun earning as a masseur servicing his fellow inmates and their visitors.
Paglingayen said the availability of these services have made visits of relatives even more pleasant since they can avail of the services inside the visiting area.
The lady inmates have been allowed to operate small sari-sari stores for inmates and visitors.
There are six cells here and the whole building can accommodate about 300 inmates. At present, they have 223 male and eight female inmates.
Aside from their livelihood activities, the inmates have been encouraged to conduct and join religious activities and to participate in sports tournaments now held regularly.#
Share your Comments or Reactions
Powered by Facebook Comments
