Monday, October 3, 2011

LSDEC Produces 413 Graduates

The Livelihood Skills Development and Enhancement Center (LSDEC) recently held its Recognition Day last Saturday, September 24, 2011 at The Livelihood Center in Galas Dipolog City with the theme: "Karunungan, Kasanayan at Magandang Kalooban: Susi sa Kaunlaran".

The occasion was graced by the 2nd District Congressman Hon. Rosendo Labadlabad, Dipolog City Mayor Hon. Evelyn Tang-Uy, Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Hon. Rubencio Legorio, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Provincial Head Engr. Marcial Dahonan, Department of Labor and Employment Provincial Director Mr. Henry Tianero, Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Director, Mrs. Nilda C. Espiritusanto, and some of the members of the LSDEC council.

Mayor Evelyn Uy, who delivered the opening remarks, confirmed and accepted 413 graduates which were presented by Mrs. Angelita Collyer, Livelihood Center Operations Manager (LCMO). Of the 413 candidates for graduation, 357 trainees completed the requirements for the Food Processing Training (Cassava Chips Making, Sardines Making, Dried Mango and Puree Processing, Meat Longganisa and Tocino Making, Dried Fish Processing, Mango and Calamansi Nectar Making, Fish Ball and Squid Ball Training, Mango Jam Puree and Peanut Butter Making, and Fish Silage/Fish Meal Making), 26 from the Dressmaking and Sewing Craft program, 17 National Certificate graduates of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) program, and 13 enrollees completed the Basic Management Training.

The event also recognized the following trainees who excelled in their respective programs: Ariel Roda, Joseph Jiger R. Arjona and Rem Rey R. Rebutazo were awarded Top Performers in SMAW Batch 10, Arlene Canoy – Best in Workmanship in Dressmaking and Sewing Crafts (Beginner’s Category), Cheryl R. Porlas – Model Trainee in Peanut Butter Making, Josephine R. Galleposo – Model Trainee in Cassava Chips Making, Minda S. Porlas – Model Trainee in Coated Peanuts Making, and Kugihang Inahan Association were recognized as the Most Productive Group in Food Processing. In addition, Rem Rey R. Rebutazo was also given an award to recognize his accomplishment as Champion of the 2011 Skills Competition for Shielded Metal Arc Welding, which was sponsored by TESDA.

The trainees of the Food Processing program exhibited their products during the event; Bottled Sardines, Coated Peanuts, Mango Jam, Squash-Moringa Cassava Chips, and Peanut Butter.

Hon. Congressman Rosendo Labadlabad, who gave the inspirational message to the graduates, pledged P500,000 to the Livelihood Center. The Department of Labor and Employment likewise assured LSDEC P500,000 as financial assistance for the Dressmaking and Sewing Crafts program. TESDA Provincial Director Mrs. Nilda Espiritusanto gave the closing remarks.

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