By Dr. Presley V. De Vera
The Gender and Development Unit and the Open University Systems spearheaded a Sitio Mapita Livelihood Training Project on May 18, 2022 at eight o’clock in the morning until twelve o’clock in the afternoon. The GAD extension activity was conducted at the Mapita Integrated School, Sitio Mapita, Aguilar, Pangasinan with the 4Ps beneficiaries as participants.
Resource speakers included Dr. Jeff G. Pereyras, a Solar Power Installation and Maintenance Trainer, Dr. Manuel DG. Micu, Jr., a Farming Machineries Repair and Maintenance Trainer, and Ms. Jennie B. Fernandez, a Fisheries Technologist.
Dr. Pereyras talked about the basic principles of electricity, solar power including its benefits, solar power systems, parts, accessories and their individual functions and solar power installation and maintenance with hands-on activities.
Dr. Micu shared general maintenance and repair tips on taking adequate care of farming equipment and machines to prevent problems such as rusting and clotting, oil leaking and splits.
Ms. Fernandez gave actual demonstration on deboning a milkfish and facilitated the active engagement of the participants in removing milkfish bones and spines in order to increase the value of the product.
Disclaimer: Health protocols were observed in accordance with IATF guidelines. Participants were required to wear face masks and to maintain physical distancing.
