Tarlac State University and the local government of Ramos sealed a memorandum of agreement for a skills training and seminar of the Samahan ng mga May Kapansanan sa Ramos on Wednesday (February 21) at the Main AVR.
Through the College of Business and Accountancy's (CBA) leadership in this extension project, the university and LGU Ramos will work together to provide technical assistance to the differently-abled who are members of the organization on making nutritious bread as their livelihood.
Collectively known as "Project MASA: Moving Ahead through Strengthening Alliance," the long-term research and extension project will extend training on marketing skills and entrepreneurial mindset for their "veggie bread."
"The expertise and strength of the College of Business and Accountancy will surely be conducive to creating an impact on the chosen beneficiary, which is Ramos, Tarlac. At TSU, we give value to delivering relevant community service by strengthening partnerships and linkages," TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco said in his speech.
CBA Dean Dr. Jhonel C. Panlilio gave her total commitment to the project, saying that they will ensure the delivery of an exemplary job along with their pool of experts.
In support of the university's initiative, the Department of Science and Technology-Tarlac prompted the donation of baking equipment for the Samahan ng mga may Kapansanan sa Ramos.
"Every time we expect assistance from TSU, they extend (assistance) beyond what is expected. Kasi we are just requesting for training pero pinakita nga kanina ni Dean Jhonel na kaya nilang buuin yung package of assistance para sa ikauunlad ng ating grupo," DOST Provincial Science and Technology Director Ms. Karen Danez said.
She also added that the DOST-Tarlac would give additional equipment like a dehydrator, slicer, and some packaging equipment to complete the set when making nutritious food for everyone.
Since 2018, the LGU Ramos has been involved in DOST's various Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) programs and was awarded second runner-up for best CEST community in Central Luzon in 2022, having shown increased community improvement and economic and social development.
“Isang malaking karangalan po na kami na kami ay nakipag-MOA at kami ay sinusuportahan. Umasa po kayo sa aming pinirmahan sa nakasaad sa (MOA). Umasa po kayo na kami ay naririto para tumulong din sa inyong pamamalakad sa iba't-ibang bayan, hindi lamang po sa bayan ng Ramos,” Ramos town mayor Celso Banag said.
LGU Ramos' Samahan ng mga May Kapansanan consists of 50 members led by Mr. Marvin Daileg. They will start their training next month in a building allocated by Mayor Banag. (jlmm-OPA)
