𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝑺𝑾𝑫, 𝑫𝑻𝑰, 𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑫𝑨, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔

As part of the Adopt-a-District Extension Program (ADEP) under the TABANGE Framework, led by Prof. Ricky A. Egos, Extension Director guided by the visionary leadership of JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, the JHCSC School of Business and Management (SBM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Skills Training for Non-Working and Indigent Citizens of Barangay White Beach, Pagadian City, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Barangay officials of Barangay White Beach.

The MOA signing ceremony was held on December 11, 2024, at the Barangay Covered Court in White Beach, Pagadian City. The event was led by Project Leaders Ms. Maricar P. Rellon and Ms. Myrna V. Ceño, with the strong support of Dr. Julito V. Mandac, Jr., Dean of the School of Business and Management.

The event was graced by notable attendees, including Mr. Riduan P. Hadjimuddin, CESO III, DSWD Regional Director, along with representatives from the DSWD: Mr. Earl Wynn Timbang, DSWD SLP Provincial Coordinator, and Mr. Eric Villaganas, DSWD SLP Partnership Officer. Also present were Mr. Marlon A. Alabata, CPA, DTI Provincial Director, and his team, which included Mr. Jason L. Jao, Sr. Trade and Industry Development Specialist; Ms. Iris Judith B. Guatno, Sr. Trade and Industry Development Specialist; and Ms. Maria Angelica Y. Evasco, Trade and Industry Development Specialist.

The event additionally included the participation of Barangay White Beach residents and SBM faculty members, reflecting a strong sense of community collaboration. This project aims to support residents of Barangay White Beach by offering skills training programs tailored to local needs. These programs are designed to provide practical competencies that align with market demands, enhancing opportunities for employment and livelihood. This initiative demonstrates JHCSC’s commitment to addressing the needs of communities through sustainable and impactful solutions.