Hon. Alberto T. Ungab led the distribution of Toolkits for STEP Scholarship Programs

[MARCH 29, 2021] Hon. Alberto T. Ungab, City Councilor of Davao City’s 3rd District and former House of Representative of the same district, led the distribution of toolkits for the three (3) qualifications under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) funded by the 3rd District Congressional Office. Vocational School Administrator Felipe C. Hiquial Jr., Administrative Officer IV Alben R. Aguio, and trainers Erma S. Nadera (Cake Making) and Millie B. Lacano (Process Food by Sugar Concentration) represented TESDA-WNAS during the activity.

Seventy scholars benefitted from the program and feeling relieved that they can finally practice what they have learned from the skills training and earn extra income, especially this time of the pandemic.

The Animal Production (Swine) NC II was conducted in Brgy. Tacunan and joined by twenty-five scholars. All women had taken part in two qualifications conducted in Brgy. Calinan, both are Certificate of Competency (COC) only. Twenty-five scholars participated in Cake Making leading to Bread and Pastry Production NC II while twenty scholars in Process Food by Sugar Concentration leading to Food Processing NC II. All three qualifications were conducted in 2019.

The very dynamic City Councilor Hon. Alberto T. Ungab expressed his congratulations to all the graduates. He hoped everyone is happy to receive their toolkits and they will use the equipment for their livelihood.

Mr. Hiquial added that TESDA-WNAS will continue to become instrumental in providing skills training in the communities. "We will take advantage of this COVID time to focus on community-based training to make people’s time more effective because they will learn something new."

Hon. Elvira Renoy, Barangay Councilor in Brgy. Tacunan assisted the distribution of swine toolkits to her constituents. She was pleased for the partnership with the institution and bringing skills training in their area, more so to Hon. Alberto T. Ungab for backing it.

Meanwhile, Brgy. Captain of Calinan Hon. Ursicio Ungab said that he is always supportive of TESDA programs, and thankful for the opportunities brought to his community through the office of the former congressional representative. Further, the members of his women’s sector have more reasons to celebrate during this women’s month because they will receive their kits.

One participant confessed how grateful she was to accept the toolkits to help her business. She revealed that the delivery of toolkits was timely since she has a cake order. The oven will surely help her bake the best cake! / SMAC Focal

Skills Training Launched in line with the Career Month Celebration for Muslim Youth Sector

VSA Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. delivers his opening  remarks during the launching of skills training for Muslim Youth at TESDA-WNAS.

 

    In line with the Career Month Celebration for Muslim Youth Sector, TESDA–Wangan National Agricultural School launched Agriculture-related qualifications to fifty (50) Muslim Youth in Davao City on March 2, 2021, at Roey’s Events Center in TESDA–WNAS, Brgy. Wangan Davao City. Commissioner for Youth Samer Musa Allong from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) led the participants along with the President of Samahan ng mga Kabataang Magsasakang Pilipino Mr. Haben Musa.

Commisioner Samer Musa Allong, NCMF Commissioner for Youth gives his inspirational message.

    According to Commissioner Allong the activity aims to equip their youth sector with the skills, to become productive during this time of pandemic. Instead of playing video games or online games, he wanted to convert their energies to skills training, especially in agriculture. He cited further that farmers had been the unsung heroes when COVID-19 strikes. They provided food on our table when it was difficult to have access to vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural products when we experienced lockdown. He urged them to give their 100% in the skills training to become successful in the future. 

Mr. Hiquial was grateful to be part of the Career Month celebration in providing scholarship programs, especially in Agriculture.

    Vocational School Administrator Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. thanked Commissioner Allong for celebrating the career month for Muslim Youth Sector with TESDA–WNAS. He emphasized that the youth plays a vital role in nation-building, and agriculture is very relevant to the current situation where food security is at stake.

    Twenty-five trainees will undergo Agricultural Crops Production NC I and the other half in Organic Agriculture Production NC II under Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA) scholarship program.

Engr. Domingo lauded the efforts of the youth leaders and encourages to embrace the opportunities to develop themselves.

    Engr. Melanie M. Domingo, Vocational Instruction Supervisor, underscored the importance of agriculture. She said, we observed that at the onset of COVOD-19 outbreak that farming is the only hope of our nation. She encouraged everyone to embrace this opportunity and to become serious in this endeavor.

Ms. Petalcorin conducts the Training Induction Program.

    The Training Induction Program conducted by Ms. Angelita M. Petalcorin, the School Registrar, to introduce the trainees to what is TESDA and its mandates. Also, to provide information about the various scholarship programs, benefits of the scholars, and qualifications offered by the institution.

Ms. Tatoy from DA RFO XI discussed about ACEF Scholarship Program of the agency.

    Sheena G. Tatoy, the previous ACEF Coordinator from DA Regional Field Office XI, discussed the scholarship programs offered by their agency. She cited that there was a decline in high school graduates pursuing agriculture in college. Their agency is very active in recruiting students to enroll in agriculture-related courses to address the demand for agriculturists in the country. [SMAC FOCAL]

Mr. Musa, President of Muslim Youth Organization, addresses to his fellow youth.

Photo-Op with the participants.

3IB Troopers Hold A People's Organization Consultative Dialogue

 

February 9, 2021 │Vocational School Administrator II Felipe C. Hiquiall Jr. and Vocational Instruction Supervisor Melanie M. Domingo attended the People's Organization Consultative Dialogue at the Headquarters of 3rd Infantry (Regardless of What) Battalion, 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army in Brgy. Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City.

The conduct of the Civil-Military Operation is in partnership with different stakeholders covering the significant areas of the 3rd District of Davao City to facilitate peaceful and conflict resilient communities. 

VSA Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. delivers his message and expressed his gratitude to the troops for their
sincere efforts in solving insurgency while bringing long-term developments in the area.

As part of their mandate to maintain peace and order, the unit led by its Commanding Officer, LTC Juvenal Mark T. Tayamen (GSC) PA, steered a Consultative Dialogue participated by thirteen (13) People’s Organization that they organized and managed.

Engr. Melanie M. Domingo talks about the skills training program that TESDA-WNAS can offer to the members of the Peoples Organization. To scale-up their knowledge, especially in agriculture.

It aims to increase the knowledge of POs in terms of financial management, linkages, and marketing schemes. Also, to create farming opportunities and possibly address the poverty problems of the farmers.

Mr. Hiquial expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the troops because they made the way to reach out to the disadvantaged communities through the Whole of Nation Approach. He commended their determination in solving the insurgency while bringing long-term developments in the area.

Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. with Col. Lucito C. Carin FA (MNSA) PA, Deputy Brigade Commander of
1003rd Brigade, 10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army

Engr. Domingo presented the programs offered by the institution that the POs can avail of to develop themselves. TESDA will provide skills training that their members can have access to new trends and technology in agriculture, leading to effective farming management and will cause sustainable livelihood.

Col. Lucito C. Carin FA (MNSA) PA delivers his speech urging all POs to side with the government
because the government is doing its best to help them.

Col. Lucito C. Carin FA (MNSA) PA, Deputy Brigade Commander of 1003 Brigade PA, emphasized that the government is doing its best to help them. With the concerted efforts of PRLEC member agencies, they can ensure of providing continuous services for their community. 

[L-R] Col. Lucito C. Carin FA (MNSA) PA, Mr. Felipe C. Hiquial Jr., Engr. Melanie M. Domingo,
and LTC Juvenal Mark T. Tayamen INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 3IB, PA

He added, to strengthen and able to compete with the market, he envisioned merging the same products of the different associations and creating clusters. This will safeguard better income prospects for the organization. [SMAC]