WNAS WASHABLE FACE MASKS PRODUCTION

During this time where Public Health Emergency was declared because of the pandemic Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), it is everyone’s concern to practice preventive measures to stop the chain of the outbreak. Anyone can be a victim in just a snap of a second if we failed to adhere to public health and safety practices. To the people at the forefront of this battle, our health workers, men in uniforms, and other individuals who put their lives at stake who served as our front liners. TESDA–Wangan National Agricultural School is one with them in fighting against this disease.

Our multi-skilled VIS Engr. Melanie M. Domingo showcased her sewing skills to make
cloth masks as protective gear for all WNAS employees against COVID-19. With her are
(L-R) Juverlyn Mae Lacano (Food Processing Trainer), Lady Pearlle Padillo (Admin
Staff) and Millie B. Lacano (Food Processing Trainer)

Last March 18, 2020, we conceptualized an initiative to produce our own washable face masks with the aid of our Vocational Instruction Supervisor, Engr. Melanie M. Domingo. Her ingenuity saved us from the always out-of-stocks supply of masks in the market as our basic protection against the virus. Trainers and staff have joined, skipped their regular routines, to assist in the production. For two days, we produced one hundred fifty (150) cloth face masks given to all WNAS employees.

 

VSA Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. helped in sewing washable face masks with his wife, 

Mrs. Romela A. Hiquial to be given to our dedicated front liers.

 

Because of the greater demand, and to share the goodwill to our front liners, our Vocational School Administrator Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. and his wife, Romela A. Hiquial, the School Principal of Wangan Elementary School, timed-out for the meantime as heads in their respective institution to help in the mass production of face masks. To date, an additional two hundred (200) face masks were produced and ready for distribution to different checkpoints near our school. 

(L-R) Sheila Delejero (Admin Staff), Angelita Petalcorin (Registrar), 

Marlon Singco (Driving Trainer / School Driver) and Adelfa Plaza (Cashier). 

They packed the face mask individually prior to the distribution.

When a great necessity arises, we become resourceful to meet the demand. We learn to take part in our social responsibility even in our simplest way to contribute to the healing of this disease that creates havoc to our community. - Jonah D. Samillano / SMAC Focal

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WNAS Initiatives on Banning of Single-Use Plastics

It is very timely that TESDA has favored the mandate of banning the single-use plastics in all TTIs and OUs. This has been an environmental hazard that needs to be addressed immediately. Based on research, plastic can outlive humans because it will not decompose easily in landfills. For instance, an ordinary plastic of bottled water will take almost 500 years to degrade.

TESDA-Wangan National Agricultural School (WNAS) shows full support to this directive. This movement will help to alleviate the ecological problem because this single-use plastic is a big chunk of the waste crisis we have today. From the name itself, single-use plastic is a disposable plastic that is designed to be used once only then thrown away if not being recycled.

Among the initial steps, we take in response to this directive are the following:

• Our Vocational School Administrator Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. drafted a memo to ban the single-use plastics. These include bottled water, plastic bags, disposable eating utensils (spoon, fork, glass, etc.), among others.

• We created an awareness campaign thru print ads and placed them in designated areas per qualification. Also, at the guardhouse about the impact of using single-use plastics on our environment.

• We take advantage of the social media platform (TESDA-WNAS FB Page) to hasten the awareness campaign.

• We recommend using eco-friendly or biodegradable materials.