The Bureau of Corrections Friday disclosed the setting  of the launch in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, an integration project that is aimed at providing community support to released persons deprived of liberty.

The BuCor said the project, dubbed Blue and Red Ribbon Project, will be launched in Barangay Iwahig in Puerto Princesa City.

It said that Barangay Iwahig will be one of the pioneering communities for the project.

It also said that last 8 July, the External Affairs Section of Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm conducted a field visit to Barangay Iwahig for the implementation of the project.

BuCor added that the project was inspired by Singapore’s Yellow Ribbon Project, a community initiative that was established to provide second chances to former offenders.

The project will promote community awareness through knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and partnership-building.

BuCor said, “It seeks to combat stigma and foster community support for the reintegration of PDLs.”