PTC-DAVAO AND JCI DAVAO PROVIDE ENHANCEMENT TRAINING FOR PROJECT BAKERS GRADUATES IN BRGY. BAGO OSHIRO

On June 30, 2024, TESDA Provincial Training Center – Davao has teamed up with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Davao to boost the baking skills of Bread and Pastry Production NC II graduates under Project BAKERS. This initiative aimed to provide advanced training for women, refining their skills in bread and pastry production and empowering them to achieve their dream of opening “Panaderya ni Juana,” their own community bakery.

The activity was attended by Jonathan D. Samillano, TESDA Specialist II and Special Project Focal, Hon. ImeldaB. Bajao, Barangay Kagawad and GAD Focal, and JCI Davao representatives led by its President Carlo Franco Santos, Secretary General Marc Leo Esponilla, and international baker Mike Hingpit. Mr. Samillano acknowledged the potential of the collaboration, emphasizing its significance for women’s economic empowerment.

Our objective, as Esponilla explained, is to inspire the association with the additional knowledge and skills needed to establish their own Panaderya ni Juana. With the combined support of JCI Davao, TESDA, and the Barangay Council, we are here to turn your dream into reality.

The participants engaged eagerly in learning the intricacies of baking various breads and pastries. Impressed by their commitment, Hingpit remarked that they would thrive as bakery owners. At the end of the training, the participants proudly presented their freshly baked Pâte à Choux (Choux Au Craquelin), showcasing their newly acquired skills.

The women felt a renewed sense of purpose and excitement. The enhancement training not only enriched their baking abilities, but also ignited an entrepreneurial spirit within the Bago Oshiro community.

PTC-DAVAO PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Over its 27-year tenure, PTC-Davao has undergone significant evolution, marking both achievements and challenges that have underscored its commitment to community service and the integrity-driven delivery of TESDA programs. Despite facing various transformations, PTC-Davao's steadfast dedication to providing quality technical education and skills training remains unwavering, as it continues to contribute to the workforce development and economic growth of the Davao Region.

Currently, PTC Davao has seven (7) qualifications namely: Bread and Pastry Production NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II, Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II, Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II, Driving NC II and Photovoltaic Systems Installation NC II.  Its Distinctive Area of Competence is Welding Technology.

The Center caters to walk-in applications for scholarship training such as the Training for Work Scholarship Program, Special Training for Employment Program, and community-based training and clients endorsed by the three (3) Congressional Districts of Davao City and other government agencies.

It also accepts applications from industry workers opting to avail of free assessment through the Competency Assessment and Certification for Workers program.

COORDINATION MEETING FOR PROJECT BAKERS IN BRGY. BAGO OSHIRO

A coordination meeting occurred on April 8, 2024, at Brgy. Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, Davao City, between the TESDA Provincial Training Center–Davao, represented by Engr. Sammy S. Cameros, Center Administrator, and the Bago Oshiro Barangay Council. The meeting aimed to strengthen the partnership between PTC–Davao and the Bago Oshiro Barangay Council, as well as to discuss further the Bread and Pastry Production NC II skills training under Project BAKERS, which is anchored to TESDA sa Barangay. Additionally, the meeting aimed to address plans for starting a bakery managed by the Women’s Organization of Brgy. Bago Oshiro.

During the meeting, TESD Specialist II and Special Project Focal, Jonathan D. Samillano, introduced the concept of Project BAKERS to Hon. Mark Malaya O. Peregrino, the Barangay Captain, and Hon. Imelda B. Bajao, a Barangay Councilor and GAD Focal. Mr. Samillano highlighted that the project intends to support Sec Teng's flagship program: TESDA sa Barangay, as part of a broader 10-point Agenda to extend TESDA's influence to barangays and integrate technical vocational education and training (TVET) into the community to benefit more Filipinos. The project seeks to empower women for social and economic stability and establish a BPP training center within the barangay, eventually leading to the establishment of "Panaderya ni Juana" as part of the association’s livelihood initiative.

Hon. Peregrino expressed gratitude to TESDA PTC–Davao for choosing Brgy. Bago Oshiro as the project's beneficiary, stating its alignment with their economic enterprise program, particularly benefiting the women’s sector and the wider community. On the other hand, Hon. Bajao stressed the importance of instituting a barangay-led training center for BPP to enhance the community's competencies, especially for women, and expressed hope for the sustainability of the women's association's livelihood efforts to improve their financial standing.

PTC-DAVAO TEAM CONDUCTS VEHICLE INSPECTION AT NEDA

The Provincial Training Center–Davao extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region XI in Bangkal, Davao City, for inviting the training center to inspect a vehicle intended for transfer without cost on March 18, 2024. Led by Supply and Procurement Officer, Administrative Officer IV Maria Ana D. Sacedor, NEDA conducted a thorough inventory of their property, plant, and equipment (PPE) to assess the condition of each item. Following this assessment, they offered PTC–Davao the opportunity to express interest in acquiring the Isuzu Crosswind and arrange its transfer to the training center.

PTC–Davao Center Administrator Engr. Sammy S. Cameros has expressed a strong interest in obtaining the vehicle, acknowledging its potential use in conducting the Driving NC II qualification in the institution. Additionally, Ms. Sacedor mentioned that she would send an email with a list of equipment earmarked for disposal.

The inspection team included Jonathan D. Samillano, Procurement and Supply Officer–Designate, and Mr. Alexis C. Perez, Vocational Instruction Supervisor–Designate.

PTC-DAVAO JOINS CAREER GUIDANCE IN TACUNAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Provincial Training Center–Davao received an invitation to present a talk during the Career Guidance Week 2024, under the theme "Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Career Exploration and Preparation," held at Tacunan National High School on March 18, 2024. The objective of the event is to provide students with the necessary motivation and information to make well-informed decisions regarding their future career paths. Christina Florida, Master Teacher I, who serves as the Senior High School Focal Person delivered the welcome address. 

Distinguished guests invited to speak during the Career Talk included representatives from St. John Paul II College of Davao, Ms. Rosela Megs Jabol, Admission Officer; from the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Ms. Charisse Santos-Tolentino; and finally, from PTC – Davao, Mr. Niel Ven Bacalangco, TESD Specialist I. 

Training Induction Program conducted to Fifty TWSP Scholars in Brgy. Daliao, Toril District, Davao City

A Training Induction Program (TIP) took place in Brgy. Daliao, Toril District, Davao City on March 11, 2024. The activity participated by twenty-five (25) trainees in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC I and twenty-five (25) trainees in Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) NC II. The skills training is conducted through the Mobile Training Program (MTP) under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

Barangay Captain Hon. Joseph L. Dumugho expressed his support for the trainees and conveyed gratitude for the collaboration with the TESDA Provincial Training Center–Davao. Mr. Alexis C. Perez, TESDS II / Vocational Instruction Supervisor - Designate, led the Training Induction Program. Also present were Maria Theresa V. Bolo, Technical-Vocational Supervisor, Andrian G. Corporal, Trainer for EIM NC II, and Jem Marie F. Irog-Irog, Trainer for SMAW NC I.

The TIP aims to inspire and support scholars throughout their training journey. It also serves as an opportunity to introduce them to TESDA and its services. During the TIP, scholars receive information about their scholarship benefits and other related matters to make well-informed decisions and maximize the benefits of their scholarships.

Releasing of Starter Toolkits to 40 STEP Scholars

Hon. Alberto T. Ungab, City Councilor of Davao City’s 3rd District, led the release of starter toolkits to forty (40) graduates of Bread and Pastry Production NC II under the Special Training for Employment Program (STEP) on behalf of his brother, Hon. Isidro T. Ungab, Davao City’s 3rd District Congressional Representative on March 7, 2024. The distribution occurred at two separate locations. Firstly, in Brgy. Malagos, Baguio District, where fifteen beneficiaries were covered. Hon. Maria Corazon S. Liong, Barangay Kagawad, warmly welcomed the guests and expressed support for her fellow graduates. Secondly, at the Provincial Training Center – Davao, where twenty-five beneficiaries from the Deca Homes Women's Association in Brgy. Tacunan, Tugbok District, Davao City, got their toolkits.

Every scholar received a toolkit that included a 45-liter Electric Oven and Electric Mixer with all the necessary attachments, which served as their essential equipment for their livelihood undertakings. Hon. Abet Ungab emphasized to the beneficiaries that their endeavors are aimed at securing the future of their families and children. He reiterated the commitment of Congressman Isidro T. Ungab's office to consistently support the STEP scholarship program, especially in providing entrepreneurial assistance to the women's sector.

The toolkit distribution was also attended by Felipe C. Hiquial Jr. – Technical Adviser for Barangays affairs, Jonathan D. Samillano – Supply Officer designate, Jessa Jessah E. Fuerzas – Admin Head Designate, and Rica Jean B. Gascon – Finance Head Designate.

The beneficiaries have expressed eagerness to utilize the skills they acquired in the training and have conveyed immense gratitude for the equipment. This has further motivated them to pursue baking and generate income from their passion.