Antipolo City,
May 19, 2023 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Rizal proudly
took part in the momentous program launching
of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Batch 254, a
sustainable agriculture initiative by SM Foundation.
The event was held on
May 19, 2023, at the Trinity Bible Baptist Church in
Cabading, Barangay Inarawan, Antipolo City.
The representatives from DTI-Rizal in attendance were Business
Development Division
Chief Sharon F. Dioco,
Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Marlene De Luna, and
Negosyo Center-Antipolo
Business Counselor Daryl Andres. Their presence
underscored the agency’s
commitment to supporting and empowering local communities through
sustainable livelihood
programs. Representing
Mayor Casimiro Ynares III
from the City Government
of Antipolo was Councilor
Lorenzo Juan Sumulong
III.
The program
brought together 25 KSK
Farmer beneficiaries who
are eager to embark on
their journey toward sustainable agriculture. These
individuals were carefully
selected to participate in
the KSK program, which
is a collaborative effort
between SM Foundation
and several key partners,
including the Department
of Agriculture (DA), DTI,
Department of Science
and Technology (DOST),
Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD), MoCa Family
Farm RLearning Center,
Department of Tourism
(DOT), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
Local Government Unit
(LGU), SM Markets, and
SM Super Malls.
During the event,
BDD Chief Sharon F. Dioco delivered an inspiring
message to the KSK beneficiaries, emphasizing the
importance of sustainable
agriculture in enhancing their livelihoods and
positively impacting the
community. Her words of
encouragement resonated deeply with the participants, igniting a sense of
purpose and determination among them.
The Kabalikat
sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on
Sustainable Agriculture
program is one of SM
Foundation’s flagship
initiatives, aimed at empowering marginalized
communities by providing
them with the necessary
skills, resources, and support to engage in sustainable farming practices. By
collaborating with various
government agencies and
partners, SM Foundation
seeks to create a comprehensive and holistic
approach to community
development, promoting
economic growth and social progress.
DTI-Rizal’s active participation in the
program launching of
KSK Batch 254 highlights
the agency’s unwavering
commitment to fostering
sustainable livelihood
opportunities and driving inclusive economic
development in the province. Through collaborative efforts, such as those
demonstrated by the KSK
program, DTI-Rizal continues to contribute to
