The Department
of Trade and Industry
(DTI) Rizal actively participated in the graduation
ceremony of the Kabalikat
sa Kabuhayan (KSK) on
a Sustainable Agriculture
Program, a commendable
initiative by SM Foundation Inc. The ceremony
took place at SM Center
Angono on November 30,
2023, at 2:00 pm.
R e p r e s e n t i n g
DTI Rizal with pride and
enthusiasm were OIC Provincial Director Cleotilde
M. Duran, along with Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist (STIDS)
Marlene De Luna, TIDS
Jonalyn Adaya, and Negosyo Center Angono Business Counselor Roselle
Galcing.
The graduation
ceremony was also attended by key partners, including the Department of
Science and Technology
(DOST), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Moca Family
Rlearning Center, SM Mall
and SM Market. These entities played crucial roles
in the success of the KSK
program, contributing to its
holistic approach to sustainable agriculture.
Earlier, DTIRizal, through Negosyo
Center Angono, actively
engaged in the harvest
activity of the KSK Beneficiaries. Nineteen (19) program graduates proudly
displayed the fruits of their
labor to SM Foundation
and partner agencies and
stakeholders.
The application
of weekly training was evident in the quality of the
harvest, showcasing the
effectiveness of the KSK
program in empoweing local farmers.
KSK is an initiative of SM Foundation Inc. dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture and empowering local farmers. The DTI Rizal’s active participation
in the graduation ceremony and harvest activity reflects
its commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to
the development of local communities and sustainable
agricultural practices