Manila, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has partnered with the Irish Embassy in the Philippines to facilitate a dance workshop for female persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
In a news release on Thursday, the DOJ said the workshop was held at the Correctional Institution for Women compound in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday with Irish Ambassador to the Philippines Emma Hickey and Embassy of Ireland in the Philippines Head of Consular Naomi McElroy in attendance.
The activity intends to promote health and wellness through the art of Irish dance and introduce the Irish culture to female inmates, serving as an avenue to strengthen Filipino-Irish international relations.
This is in line with the Marcos administration's commitment to...