HOLCIM PARTNERS WITH DSWD, TESDA

A new partnership was formed for the beneficiaries of 4Ps in barangays Ilang, Tibungco, Mahayag, and Bunawan as well as non-beneficiaries

Holcim Philippines, Inc., Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) KorPhil Regional Training Center recently launched a new partnership to benefit beneficiaries of DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, as well as non-beneficiaries.

Under the MOA, Tesda will provide new skills training at par with international standards while Holcim will fund the competency assessment and licensing fees, snacks and meals of participants, and training materials.

Through its Stakeholder Engagement Program, Holcim aims to support community development through various industrial and construction related skills training, livelihood and employment.

Targeted in this latest collaboration are residents of barangays Panacan, Ilang, Tibungco, Mahayag and Bunawan who will undergo skills training in Forklift Operation NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Plumbing NC II, Masonry NC II and Tile Setting NC II.

Held at Holcim Davao Plant, Barrio Ilang, the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement was led by Barangay Captain of Mahayag Eufemia Baquerel, Barangay Captain of Tibungco Merjade D. Callo, Acting Center Chief of Tesda Ernesto Nadera, Holcim Plant Manager Xavier Kennedy, and DSWD Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat.