Manila, Feb. 23 -- As part of a recent skills enhancement program, 12 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Romblon District Jail are learning livelihood skills from fellow inmates who are master carvers.

In a news release on Saturday, BJMP Mimaropa information officer Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo said BJMP-RDJ's wood carving program currently has two tutors.

"Dan" said "learning to carve has put his life back on track."

The PDL work in the activity area and under the direct supervision of jail personnel. The tools used are normally prohibited in the facility, but Anglo said custodial officers keep an inventory of the tools to ensure they are not stashed away.

Additionally, before the P...