DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MICRO ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT AND LIVELIHOOD SKILLS TRAINING PROJECT FOR PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO MEMBERS

JANICE RHEA P. CABACUNGANFaculty, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University,

Agoo, La Union

2019 PHILIPPINE EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES (PHILEASNet) Biennial AFFNR Extension Symposium

October 8-11, 2019Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Partner Agency DSWD Region 1

Duration November 2017 – April 2018

Funding Agency DSWD SLP GAA-MD2017

A. Soap Making

- Dishwashing Liquid

- Fabric conditioner

B. Food Processing

- Salting and Fermenting (Pagbabagoong)

- Drying (Pagdadaing)

- Soft Boned Smoke Bangus (Pagtitinapangsardinas)

(6 batches, 25 participants/batch)

Project leader Dr. Janice Rhea P. Cabacungan

Trainers Prof. Emelia Villanueva

Prof. Marites Rivera

Ms. Flor Apilado

Dr. Janice Rhea P. Cabacungan

Facilitators Dr. Grace Valdez

Prof. Elfreda Del Pilar

Prof. May Mabalot

Mr. Dan Dickson Padilla

Psychology Students

Consultants Dr. Floribeth P. Cuison

Prof. Aida Advincula

Dr. Raquel Quimbao

The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University(DMMMSU)was created through P.D. 1778 and hadbeen envisaged to elevate the standard of living of thepeople in the community it serves. In its four mainfunctions - instruction, research, extension andproduction – extension is the university’s arm inreaching out to people so that the university can helpeducate its stakeholders. It gears research outputs tohelp in the livelihood projects or programs that willlead towards the transformation of human resourcesinto productive self-reliant citizens and responsibleleaders who will be spurs in developing thecommunity, the region and the country as a whole.

Extension programs of the University arecommodity and needs based services that aimscreate an impact on the life of the clientele interms of productivity, profitability andservices.

The DMMMSU as university aims to support anddisseminate suitable technologies and newmaterials in response to the priority needs ofits clientele and contribute to the totaldevelopment of communities in the province,region and nation.

To augment extension programs and projects,various colleges of the university link withgovernment and non- government agencies likeDepartment of Social Welfare andDevelopment with projects that also aims touplift the lives of the people.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)of the DSWD is a development program of thenational government designed to promoteinvestment in human capital (health andeducation) among poor families. The program

aligned to reducing poverty and empowering the poor.

Through a concerted effort of both agencies wewill able to harness the unlimited potentialfound in science and technology in achievingsustainable and equitable progress.

People empowerment is done through anactive participation, cooperative formation andthe promotion of institutional developmentand social learning approaches.

GOAL

The main goal of this livelihood program is to enable the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino members to attain financial independence through self-help, the mobilization of local capacities and optimum utilization of external resources that the communities can gain access to.

Specific Objectives

1. To develop the entrepreneurial capabilities of the people and improve their knowledge and appreciation on the value of money and household financial management in general;2. To develop livelihood activities which the people can effectively manage themselves, and which can augment incomes and provide employment in the area;3. To equip the participants with attitudes, knowledge and skillsthat will qualify them to various industries.4. To reduce the people’s dependence on usurious lending activities in meeting household expenses;5. To help increase productivity of rural folks through investments in various livelihood activities that will mobilize savings and provide an effective mechanism for its safe-keeping and utilization of their funds;

Improved resource management

Better social,

physical and financial

conditions

Enhancement ofSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

&ATTITUDES

Improved productivity

Empower community

Better performance

and effectiveness

Training Program

Technology Transfer

Technical Assistance

Communication Information Service

DMMMSU’s MandateStakeholders needs, issues

and concern

Livelihood programs/project

FEEDBACK

IMPROVED

QUALITY

OF

LIFE

Coordinate withpartner

agencySigning of MOA

Planning of activities

Sheduling of activities

Coordinate with the target clients

(DSWD)

Preparation and purchase of the

training materials

conduct of the activity

Evaluation of the activity

Monitoringof Progress

• All of the clients are Four P’s members living in La Union and was selected based on the criteria of DSWD. They are aging from16-49 years old, mostly women and married.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVIES

Planning – November 2017Preparation- First week of December to 3rd week

of January 2018Implementation -January 26, 2018

February 14, 2018February 15, 2018March 6, 2018March 15, 2018March 21, 2018

Integrated Closing Ceremony - April 20, 2018

Program of ActivitiesRegistrationOpening Program

Prayer/InvocationWelcome RemarksIntroduction of Trainer/s

Training ProperLecture and DemonstrationWorkshopOpen Forum

EvaluationAwarding of CertificatesClosing Program

Stretching prior the actual

training

Registration of the participants

An opening Remarks by the Head of SLUC Extension Unit, Prof. Aida AdvinculaFollowed by Dr. Janice Rhea P. Cabacungan, the project manager, discussing the background and objectives of the training

DSWD Representatives give inspirational messages to the participants of the training

Mam Flor Apilado explaining the process of How to prepare a soft boned Tinapa

During training Proper, lecture and demonstration was provided. Tips and even the entrepreneurial side about the products were given. Pricing, packaging, marketing was provided to clients for better outcome.

Prof. Emelia Villanueva demonstrating the process of preparing daing nabangus and daing na gigi

Ms. Marites Rivera explaining the benefits of food preservation and the process of fermentation

After the lecture and demonstration, HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

Soft Boned Smoke Bangus

MGA ASPEKTO NG EBALWASYON W

M

DESCRIPTION

1. TAGAPAGSALITA

a. Kahusayan at kaalaman sa paksa 3.5 Napakahusay

a. Estratehiya sa pagpapahayag 3.5 Napakahusay

a. Kalinawan ng pagpapahayag 3.6 Napakahusay

a. Kakayahang mapanatili ang atensyon ng mga

kalahok

3.5 Napakahusay

a. Kakayahang masunod ang itinakdang oras at

mga Gawain

3.7 Napakahusay

2.LUGAR

a. Lawak 3.6 Napakahusay

a. Kaangkupan ng lugar 3.4 Napakahusay

3. PASILIDAD AT KAGAMITAN

a. Kagamitang Biswal 3.6 Napakahusay

a. Kasapat ng kagamitan 3.6 Napakahusay

Average 3.6 Napakahusay

• Ano ang natutunan mo sa seminar/training?• Mabigyan kami sana ng sapat na kagamitan para sa pagsisimula• Makipag-cooperate/makisalo/magtanong ng mga bagay-bagay na

naintindihan o di maintindihan.• Hindi pa huli ang lahat para mapa-angat ang estado ng aming buhay• Natuto kaming gawin marami pang matuto na katulad naming mga mahihirap• Magiging tulong para sa kabuhayan namin• Source of Income• Sa pamamagitan nito magagamit naming ang sobrang isda na nakukuha

naming at maaari nating ibenta sa mas mataas na halaga.• Ang soft boned bangus ay bago sa amin at pwede naming gamitin sa aming

pagnenegosyo• Ang soft boned bangus ay hindi pa makikita sa palengke na ibenebenta, eto ay

masarap at pwedeng pagkakitaan• Ang daing at bagoong ay pwede palang ilagay sa sachet at ibenta ng mas mura• Natutunan ko na pwede palang mas gawing masarap ang bangus kesa sa

nakagawian• Pwede palang kainin pati ang tinik ng bangus kung eto ay iyong iproproceso,at

ito ang natutunan ko.

• Magbigay ng mungkahi o komento upang mas lalo pang mapabuti angseminar/training.

• Sana po ipagpatuloy ang ganitong activity para sa aming kababaihan• Sana marami pang matuto na kagaya namin• Masaya at nakakagaan ng pakiramdam ang aktibidad lalo pa’t may meryenda• Our trainer did a great job in teaching us how to make food processing. Great

job• Magkaroon ng training sa meat processing, embotido, paggawa ng tocino,

longganisa, at siomai.• Paggawa ng cokkies• Paggawa ng iba’t ibang candies• Sana magtuloy tuloy ang seminar na ito para lumawak pa ang aking kaalaman

sa pag negosyo• Laking tulong sa amin ang paggawa ng food processing • Sana magkaroon pa ng isang training kung paano ang paggawa ng polvoron• Magkaroon ng training sa paggawa ng tocino at longganisa• Sana magpatraining po kayo ng hair dressing• Mabigyan kami ng sapat na puhunan at kagamitan• Sana marami pa susunod na training• Mabigyan kami ng kagamitan para maisagawa ang gaming pinag aralan.

• Based the from evaluation given, from 4 to 1, where 4 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. The project was given a rate of 3.6 which means excellent or “napakahusay”. The clients believed that project delivery was very good; they are accommodated well and given sufficient facilities and materials in the conduct of the training.

• Trainers/resource speaker are also rated outstanding in the delivery of their respective lectures and demonstrations, a clear manifestation that they latch their audience attention up to the end of the sessions.

• The trainees also believed that location and the space provided is sufficient for the various activities conducted.

• Pamphlets and handouts distributed during the training was also rated excellent, probably because it was written in tagalog and Ilocano versions were trainees can easily understand.

• In the comments and suggestions, the trainees stated that they learn a lot from the training which includes salting, drying and innovation of preparing Soft boned Smoke Bangus (milkfish) with no artificial ingredients. Since milkfish and Gigi is very common and not so expensive in Agoo, La Union as compared other fish available, using this fish will give them opportunity to earn more. Thus, will help uplift their standard of living later on.

• It was also suggested during the training that clients participated needs to have a starter kit in order for them to start their livelihood activities. Hence, DMMMSU and DSWD awarded them with group starter kits during their commencement exercises.

MONITORING

Four months after the implementation of theproject, DMMMSU representatives visited thegroup of trainees who already formed theirassociations. Two ladies’ associations wasformed; 1. Cupang Harvesters in Sto Tomas LaUnion and 2. SDCF Makers SLP Association, Ta-ay, Rosario, La Union.

REMARKS OF THE CLIENTS

These two associations believed that the income that was derived from the livelihood project especificallydried fish and soft boned smoke bangus conducted helped them augment their needs in the family. It also expands their social linkages and improved self-esteem. They were even invited to attend in Food Congress in Vigan to showcase their products.

They believed that through the livelihood projects and support of the government their life would be better in the near future and inequality will be diminished.

Discussion with SDCF Makers SLP Association, Ta-ay, Rosario, La Union

Some members of Cupang Harvesters, Sto Tomas, Agoo, La Union

Reasons for not continuing their livelihood activities

Some of the participants visited were also interviewed to know their whereabouts and discern their reasons why they have not continued their livelihood activities. Some of the participants disclosed that they really act on the activities and earned some amount of money but because of hectic schedules they failed to do it regularly. However they are still doing it for household consumptions which lessen their expenses and able to utilized better food for the family. And they said that they will make ways to continue and share what they have learned from DMMMSU.

PROBLEMS ENCOUTERED BY THE ASSOCIATIONS

• Lack of capital

• Inability to prepare some documents needed to avail loans like business plan

• Insufficient materials to increase productivity

• Bookkeeping and auditing

• Registering their association to make it legal

With the various problems encountered by theassociation, DMMMSU CAS group plans tocontinuously support and assist theseassociations through other programs/projectslike providing seminars on Business planpreparation, bookkeeping and buildingcooperatives, and look for assistance from NGOand private institutions who will invest in thethese association.

CONCLUSION

The government wide anti-poverty and livelihood interventions projects is needed to assist people and to achieve the goals established by the government itself.

Operative and effective partnerships of various agencies for Sustainable Livelihood Program can considerably improve the efficiency of the program/projects as well as lessen the burden on the program implementers.

And, lastly proper monitoring is necessary to identify the needs and situations of the clients for future plans and activities.

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LABAS