CAUAYAN City, Isabela—Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) firmly believes in giving a second chance to children “in conflict with the law.”
During his visit to the Bahay Pag-Asa halfway house here on Monday, Sept. 8, Gatchalian interacted with a group of locals and heard their narratives of hopes and aspirations.
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The Secretary said facilities such as Bahay Pag-Asa should serve not only as mere halfway houses, but also as stepping stones toward a brighter future.
“We believe in second chance, which is why we want more well-managed Bahay Pag-Asa facilities across the country for young people who have made mistakes,” Gatchalian said.
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