Twelve residents of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) in Tanay, Rizal graduated from Jose Fabella Memorial School last March 23.

 

These residents are children-in-conflict with the law (CICLs) who are receiving protection and parental care in the center, which is managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

 

The NTSB provides various services to CICLs who are on suspended sentence, with case on trial, servicing sentence or on diversion. Services such as formal education, counseling and livelihood trainings guide them through rehabilitation and prepare them for adjustment with their family and community after discharge.

 

With the theme “Sabay-sabay na hakbang tungo sa maunlad na kinabukasan,” the graduation ceremony encouraged the center residents to use the second chance provided to them to be better individuals and achieve their dreams.

 

DSWD IV-A Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno, in her message during the ceremony, congratulated the graduates and acknowledged their perseverance to finish their primary education. She further encouraged them to continue their education until they achieve their dreams.

 

Dir. Diokno also emphasized that the DSWD, through the staff in the center, will continuously provide services to help each of them become better individuals.

 

During the graduation ceremony, other students in the JFMS were also awarded with medals and certificates of recognition.# with reports from JGCaño