IN celebration of the Fisherfolk Month, the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has partnered with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Department of Trade and Industry to empower fishermen in Tolosa, Leyte.
“Here in Visayas, we help everyone regardless of their job. Providing services like this can make a big difference in people’s lives. This Fisherfolk Month, we are doing our part to equip them with added skills they can use every day and for their livelihood,” PCUP operations chief for Visayas Chloe Manlosa-Osano said.
PCUP chairman Meynard Sabili expressed gratitude to all the partner-agencies for their unwavering support of the PCUP’s mission to uplift the living standards of marginalized fisherfolk communities.
PCUP’s Field Operations Division for Visayas recently conducted a two-day skills training for 27 marginalized fisherfolk from the Barangay Opong Fisherfolks and Vendors Association.
Along with the Department of Social Welfare and Development through its Sustainable Livelihood Program, the Tolosa municipal government also participated in the event.
BFAR’s training focused on proper food handling, food safety, good manufacturing practices and fish drying procedures.
On the other hand, the DTI shared practical knowledge on costing and pricing to help participants in building their livelihood projects.
