100 Malabon residents complete livelihood skills training program
Around 100 Malabon City residents received certificates for completing the city government’s free livelihood skills training program held last Saturday, Jan. 28.
The graduation ceremony of the “Angat Dunong” program spearheaded by the City Community and Urban Poor Office (CUPAO) was held on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Barangay Panghulo Multi-purpose Hall.
The city government said that the program aims to help the city residents find their source of livelihood for their families.
The graduates, who were beneficiaries from the Naglakar Housing Homeowners Association in Barangay Longos and St. Gregory Homes in Barangay Longos, underwent technical-vocational courses at the City of Malabon Polytechnic Institute (CMPI).
The courses include Basic Haircut, Manicure, and Pedicure, Foot Spa, Electronic Appliances Repair, and Aircon Cleaning.
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said that aside from the certificates, the graduates also received training kits and cash assistance that will help them in their livelihoods.
She also thanked the CUPAO and the CMPI for leading the program.