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THROUGH THE BARANGAY Livelihood Empowerment and Sustainability (BLES) program of the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), led by its economic development and investment promotions officer Jhon Allen Berbon, a hands-on training on sardines production was successfully held in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – Balicuatro College of Arts and Trade (TESDA-BCAT) for the Sangputan Workers’ Association (SWA).
Conducted in Barangay Sangputan in San Vicente, Northern Samar, the training was focused on practical sardines processing techniques such as fish cleaning and preparation, spicing, bottling and sterilization.
Engr. Josephine Magdaraog, Food Processing NCII trainer of TESDA-BCAT, facilitated the sessions, ensuring that all of the participants who joined the workshop seminar acquired the proper methods that aligns with food safety and quality standards.
SUSTAINED COMMITMENT
Berbon shared that this livelihood training initiative is part of PEDIPO’s broader mission of promoting inclusive and sustainable livelihood opportunities through the BLES program which aims to build the capacity of local communities through skills development and enterprise support.
“By equipping the Sangputan Workers’ Association with value-adding skills, the training will empower them to venture into small-scale food processing that can lead to long-term income generation and economic self-sufficiency,” he pointed out.
Magdaraog cited that the training reflects PEDIPO’s sustained commitment to promoting livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level by equipping local associations with practical, income-generating skills.
“Through continuous collaboration with agencies, PEDIPO reinforces its mission to empower communities, enhance local productivity, and support the development of small-scale enterprises across Northern Samar.”