I am Marielle O. Castro, a fourth-year student in the Bachelor of Education Studies (BES) program at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). My EDS 199 Special Project is a descriptive study on the learning experiences of Children In Conflict with the Law at Tanglaw Pag-asa Youth Rehabilitation Center. This portfolio contains information about the said project, including its objectives, methods, and results. I also shared my experiences and learnings from the project, which I could make use of in the long run. 

I would like to thank Mr. Jay Mark Chico, Center Head and Assistant Department Head of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), for allowing me to conduct the project at Tanglaw Pag-asa, Mr. Gherald Dafrosa, Human Resource manager, and Ms. Carmela Agustin, social welfare officer and project gatekeeper, for assisting me with preparations for the special project and data collection. This project was also made possible with Tanglaw Pag-asa residents’ participation. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Leynard Gripal, Faculty-In-Charge, for guiding me through the project from start to finish.