UP Engineering Top-Notcher Changes Lives Behind Bars

From Manila Bulletin

Warren Zingapan just graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Engineering and just topped the Civil Engineering licensure exams (No. 1) when he was sentenced to reclusion perpetua after being convicted of murder, along with some fraternity brothers. Zingapan told us he did not commit the crime, and wasn't even at the scene when it happened. But he was convicted nonetheless and has already spent almost a decade of his life in prison.

But instead of wasting his life further, the now 38-year-old Zingapan chose to move on and pursue a mission to help fellow inmates get on with their lives as well.

On his second year in prison, Zingapan was invited to join the Lamb of God Foundation, Inc. organized in 1997 by former inmate Romeo Jalosjos to cater to the sick, elderly and poor inmates. It was primarily envisioned to augment the insufficient supplies of inmates, sharpen their minds, develop their character, and prepare them for their eventual release and reintegration into society. Over 500 member-inmates work with volunteer professionals in various fields of expertise.

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