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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 facility, but not with gardening as a new source of livelihood. Inmates "Manuel" and "Lakay," both locked up at the Davao City Jail-Annex due to drug-related cases, have taken the extra mile to make their time worthwhile through urban farming. In the process, they said they managed to develop their farming skills and eke out continuous income for their families. "It has become my stress reliever. However, since we only have a limited time to visit our garden, we see to it
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