Agrarian reform beneficiaries, dependents trained in Apayao

LUNA, Apayao-- Skills training to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and their dependents to was conducted by Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Apayao to strengthen their existing skills in agriculture while learning various practices and methods that will help them improve their productivity and livelihood.

“This effort of the government will strengthen the competitiveness of the farmers and to boost

their productivity, make them more market-competitive, and give the country food security,” said Engr. Victor Brioso, TESDA Apayao provincial director.

Brioso said the partnership between TESDA and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is aimed at providing options to new land owners.

He related in September 23, DAR organized an ARB Consultation to prepare the ARBs for the upcoming ARB summit this

October.

“The consultation aims to refresh the knowledge of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) regarding DARProgram Beneficiaries Development Division (PBDD) programs and services, plans for the summit, to evaluate the impacts of projects given to ARBOs and also to identify ARBs’ needs as a basis to provide support services like livelihood trainings.

ARBs can enroll in skills training programs offered by farm

schools in Apayao under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

“The skills training to be provided will not only focus on agricultural courses. Other TESDA registered schools like the Apayao Training Center (ATC) offer other qualification under their scholarship programs which the farmers and their dependents may avail.

The ATC is currently recruiting/enrolling trainees for the Special Training for Employ