Ugmad Komunidad Livelihood Training benefits upland residents

by Ladenice C. Tolibas/DavNor PIO

Shortly after the closing ceremony, facilitators and officials pose for a souvenir photo with the 29 newly graduated trainees of the Livelihood Training Program last September 19.

San Isidro, Davao del Norte, September 19, 2012 – Twenty-nine participants from Dacudao Eco-tourism Livelihood Association (DELA) finished Cocoa and Durian Processing Training held under the Ugmad Komunidad program of the province.

The 2-day seminar, which was conducted in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the office of the 1^st District of Congressman Anthony del Rosario, was the tenth batch since the Ugmad Komunidad kicked off last June 21 this year.

The graduates successfully made crunchy sweet and savory durian pastillas, yema, tarts and chocolate candy bars that deliciously melt in the mouth.

Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario launched the Ugmad Komunidad, in pursuit of his P.E.O.P.L.E. agenda, to help poor Dabaonons learn skills which they can use to earn gainful income, as well as, to promote locally-made products to tourists.

The training aims to assist the participants to maximize the use of locally-available raw materials in developing livelihood ventures that can improve the quality of their lives.

Present during the culmination program were Asst. Provincial Administrator Romulo Tagalo, Dacudao Brgy. Captain Victoria Gader, OIC-Livelihood Manpower Dev’t. Division Head Gloria Pamugas and DELA President Cornelio Mercado.

The participants successfully presented their work during the Tabliya and Durian Processing Training Program last September 19, 2012 at Dacudao, San Isidro.

Asst. Provincial Administrator Romulo Tagalo congratulated the graduates of the livelihood training program held at Dacudao, San Isidro on September 19.