TESDA, Army facilitate skills training to IPs of Zapanta Valley in AgNor By Capt. Miguel O. Borromeo, Jr.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Agusan del Norte in partnership with the 29th Infantry (Matatag Fighters) Battalion (29IB), Philippine Army recently facilitated a fiveday skills training on haircut and manicure/pedicure, which was held at So. Zapanta Valley Multipurpose Hall, Brgy. Bangayan, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte. Thirteen trainees participated in the haircut training and 27 in the manicure and pedicure training. The training was conducted by the TESDA representative Marlito L. Castro, Technical Vocational Trainer. The activity ended with satisfactory results and the absence of accidents. This training will be the means for the 40 participants to gain useful skills which can help them earn extra income. According to Lt. Col. Isagani O. Criste, Commanding Officer of 29IB, “It is well to remember what the late Benjamin Franklin said- ‘an investment
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in knowledge pays the best interest.’ I know the reason why the government has been continuously showering our people with support and skills training such as this is that it believes that these programs would not just make them qualify for future work but will also be the means to a far better future for their family.” “Thus, let us work together to support our government and never allow the Communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) to take control of our lives and our community,” he added. (CMO Officer, 29IB, 4ID, PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)
