TARLAC CITY – A total of 30 members of the Solo Parent Association in Camiling, Tarlac were trained on meat processing by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Negosyo Center in the town.
Organized in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), the activity aimed to equip solo parents with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to help them generate additional income and promote self-reliance.
MSWDO Head Rikka Kiriena Andres described the training as a stepping stone toward livelihood and empowerment.
“This is a great opportunity for all of you to learn valuable skills that you can use to start a small business—especially for those of you who are single-handedly supporting your families,” she told the participants.
Meanwhile, entrepreneur Arceli Oriondo served as the resource speaker and trainer.
She demonstrated techniques in preparing various processed meat products such as tocino, longganisa, siomai, and embutido.
Solo Parent Association Officer-in-Charge Mary Jean Palisoc thanked the organizers and encouraged fellow solo parents to actively participate in similar programs.
“Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikiisa. Patuloy po tayong makilahok sa mga ganitong programa na makatutulong sa atin para mapaunlad ang ating kabuhayan (Thank you very much for your participation. Let us continue to take part in programs like these that can help improve our livelihood),” she said.
DTI OIC Provincial Director Florencia Balilo expressed hope that the beneficiaries would enrich and apply the knowledge they gained to better support their families and contribute to community development.
This initiative is part of DTI’s ongoing efforts to support solo parents and other vulnerable sectors by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)