TACLOBAN CITY, April 26 -- An initial 360 parolees and probationers will help preserve heritage sites in the Eastern Visayas region as part of the government's initiative to help them transition back into society.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Eastern Visayas regional director Karina Rosa Tiopes said several heritage and historical sites were chosen in collaboration with the concerned local tourism officers for maintenance by probationers and parolees.

"Clients render monthly community service by helping maintain the cleanliness of our historical and heritage sites. Through this, we are doing our responsibility to help our fellowmen, our brothers and sisters, who are now in their transition," Tiopes said.

The initial parolees and probati...