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<p>This article critically examines whether prisons in the Philippines function primarily as centers of rehabilitation or punishment. It investigates the impact of occupational alienation and inhumane conditions, such as overcrowding, heat, and food scarcity, on the psychological well-being and moral recovery of persons deprived of liberty. The study evaluates vocational and rehabilitation programs and explores the challenges of post-release reintegration, including stigma and inadequate support. Grounded in Catholic social teaching and Pope John Paul II’s <i>Evangelium Vitae</i>, it offers a theological-ethical perspective that upholds the dignity and reformability of every person. The article argues that a punitive system perpetuates cycles of exclusion, while a restorative model grounded in human dignity and mercy can promote genuine social transformation.</p>

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The Struggle for Change: Are Prisons in the Philippines Centers for Rehabilitation or Sites of Punishment?

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    2026年4月11日

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  • Bealin Beley,
  • Fiona Alexy Perez,
  • Angeline Valderama,
  • Cheena Adriane Lei Viado,
  • Ivan Efreaim Gozum

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This article critically examines whether prisons in the Philippines function primarily as centers of rehabilitation or punishment. It investigates the impact of occupational alienation and inhumane conditions, such as overcrowding, heat, and food scarcity, on the psychological well-being and moral recovery of persons deprived of liberty. The study evaluates vocational and rehabilitation programs and explores the challenges of post-release reintegration, including stigma and inadequate support. Grounded in Catholic social teaching and Pope John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae, it offers a theological-ethical perspective that upholds the dignity and reformability of every person. The article argues that a punitive system perpetuates cycles of exclusion, while a restorative model grounded in human dignity and mercy can promote genuine social transformation.