Coordination Meeting with the 534 Engineering Construction Battalion for the implementation of Skills Training at Sitio Ladian

On March 17, 2023, the Provincial Training Center Davao (PTC-Davao) convened a crucial coordination meeting to advance construction skills training programs. The meeting, spearheaded by Acting Center Administrator Engr. Melanie Domingo brought together key persons to strategize the implementation of these critical initiatives.

Present during the meeting were Niel Ven Bacalangco, and Jonathan D. Samillano from PTC-Davao, Engr. Sammy S. Cameros and Nickle S. Maleficio from TESDA-WNAS as well as a team of uniformed personnel from the 534 Engineering Construction Battalion (534 ECB) of the Philippine Army, led by CPT Rodel G. Villanueva.

The meeting centered on the completion of the Training Center at Sitio Ladian, a project that holds immense significance for the Indigenous People in the area. By providing improved facilities and expanding the range of skill training programs, the center aims to create new opportunities for skill development and employment.

This initiative aligns with TESDA's commitment to inclusive education and community development, demonstrating its dedication to reaching underserved populations and equipping them with valuable skills for improved livelihoods.

The coordination meeting laid the groundwork for a structured approach to completing the Training Center at Sitio Ladian, likely discussing timelines, resource allocation, and strategies for engaging the local community in the training programs.

This collaborative effort between TESDA and the 534 ECB Philippine Army serves as a model for future initiatives, highlighting the potential of partnerships between educational institutions and other sectors in driving community development and empowerment.

Barangay Intervention at Barangay Alambre, Toril District, Davao City

One of the strategies for an organization is to have a clear vision with other agencies in implementing programs. On behalf of the Acting Provincial Training Center-Davao Administrator Engineer Sammy S. Cameros, Admin Officer Lilia P. Lim, SMAW NC I Trainer Albert R. Acosta, PV NC II Trainer Patrick John L. Zapanta, EIM NC II Trainer Froilan Divino initiates to link with Barangay Kagawad Edna D. Roales to discuss the Executive Order 70 series 2020 institutionalizing the Whole-of-the-Nation Approach (WONA) in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace, creating a national task force to end local communist armed conflict, and directing the adoption of a national peace framework by identifying the priority barangay in each district of Davao City.

Last November 11, 2020, on behalf of Engr. Cameros, PTC–Davao Staff coordinated with Kagawad Edna D. Roales to discuss possible training interventions and provide a list of available training programs the center can offer under its Scholarship Program.

Necessary details about the program were all discussed. Both parties promoted the course and agreed with it. In the same way, the event strengthened the interest of both parties to implement the program.