“BIDA” ART, CRAFT, AND SONGWRITING CHALLENGE FOR PDL HELD IN SM CITY MARILAO


by Eloisa Samonte-Silverio

Remarkable arts and crafts, as well as songs written by persons deprived of liberty (PDL), were the main highlights of this year’s 1st regional “BIDA” Painting, Handicraft Making, and Songwriting Challenge.

Held at SM City Marilao on May 30, the event was participated by the 37 jail units of BJMP in Central Luzon.

1. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region III and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region III led the 1st regional “BIDA” Painting, Handicraft Making and Songwriting Challenge for PDL held at SM City Marilao. Shown in the photo (from left to right) are: BJMP Regional Office III Regional Director of the Jail Bureau, JCSupt. Paulino H. Moreno Jr., DILG Region III Regional Director, Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, CESO III, Bulacan Provincial Governor Daniel Fernando’s representative, Ms. Ara Janella Raymundo, and SM City Marilao Assistant Mall Manager Janette C. Aguilera.

Spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region III and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region III, in partnership with SM City Marilao, the event served as a platform to showcase the artistry, craftsmanship, and talents of PDL.

Anchored on the anti-drug campaign dubbed as BIDA, or “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan,” the competition aims to reform PDL, especially those involved in drug use, while providing them with opportunities to showcase their creativity and skills while in confinement.

The top three winning entries per category will participate in the National “BIDA” Painting, Handicraft Making, and Songwriting Challenge, while proceeds of the competition shall be directly given to the immediate family of the PDL.

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