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LtCol.
Hilarion Palma, commanding officer of the 20th Infantry
Battalion, participates in the closing ceremony and awarding of
Pangkabuhayan Starter Tool Kits to 125 beneficiaries of
TESDA-LNAIS community-based skills and livelihood program on
January 29, 2016 at TESDA-LNAIS, Las Navas, Northern Samar. |
Nortehanons
benefited from the 20IB led livelihood training
By DPAO, 8ID PA
February 3, 2016
CATUBIG, Northern Samar
– A community-based skills training program initiated by 20th Infantry
(We Lead) Battalion, Technical Education and Skills Training Authority
(TESDA) and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Las Navas, Northern Samar
was culminated on January 29, 2016 in Las Navas Agro-Industrial
School.
128 local beneficiaries from
San Jose, Catubig, Barangay Dapdap, San Isidro and Del Pilar all of
Las Navas, Northern Samar successfully completed the training
requirements on Livestock Poultry Production, Raise Swine, Vegetable
Crops, Sewing Draft and Cut Pattern, Bread and Pastry Making, and
Motorcycle Engine Repair all NC-II TESDA certified.
The beneficiaries received
“Pangkabuhayan Starter Tool Kits” during their graduation as a
jump-start to uplift their livelihood and economic condition. They
extend their heartfelt appreciation for the soldier’s best initiatives
on poverty alleviation.
“We cannot always wait for
what the government can provide us, rather, we can better help others
by teaching them how to fish. In this way, the attainment of success
and resolution of social issues will be resolved”, 20IB chief LtCol.
Palma said.
This, in return, the
Philippine Army will get closer to the hearts of Nortehanons as we
inspire and motivate them in bringing closer to all the government
programs which is anchored on a people centered, comprehensive and
sustainable approach toward the attainment of our core purpose in
serving the people and securing the land.
