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51 Inmate: Rogie D. Candelari
September 3rd 2001 Name:
Rogie D. Candelario
Age:
37 yrs. DOB 21st October 1963
Status:
Married 4 children
Crime:
Homicide
Prison No.:
N98P1969
Detained:
Since January 1997
Sentence:
8 to 12 yrs.
Dorm:
Building X1-B
Family Address:
7 Central Kalayaan, Brgy. Balagbag, Paasay City, Philippines.
Occupation:
Policeman
Greetings, I had been a scalawag policeman. I used to take and sell prohibited drugs. I was a corrupt one; I did those things in search for happiness, fulfillment and enjoyment of life. One day the Lord dealt with me severely. With the incitement of my mother-in-law, my wife together with my three children left me. The Lord also took away my freedom; I was put in jail for killing one of my men, an informant because he double-crossed me. Consequently, the Lord took away my authority and profession as a policeman, my salary, my friends, and almost everything. Only my life was with me. I was convicted and during my incarceration, at the point of severe pain and loneliness, I asked the Lord what He wants of me and wanted me to do. One day, I went to the SONLIGHT Ministry chapel, a local church inside the Bilibid Prison. I talked to the Pastor what work they might give me so I could help in the church; he was kind to give me a break. I never mentioned that I am a believer before this happened but I believed I was. For two full years in the church I was involved in preaching and teaching the word of God to other prisoners in different cells while at the same time, pursuing my theological studies. Another year had passed and the Lord had