TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 31 (PIA) - Indigenous People (IPs) at the far-flung barangay of Mahagnao in Burauen, Leyte have reasons to meet the New Year with optimism.
They were part of the 50 students who were trained on Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) NC II and Animal Production (Ruminant) NC II held at Brgy Mahagnao, Burauen, Leyte.
The training which aims to provide alternative livelihood to the populace in the hinterland communities in Leyte has been very helpful to the populace.
Copra production, their main source of income, for years has declined its local and international market value, thus, they are badly in need of an alternative livelihood.
Barangay Mahagnao is part of Burauen’s vast wetland forest that houses thousands of century old trees surrounding Mahagnao Volcano, although the volcano has been inactive, it is classified as potentially active due to the active thermal features of the mountain.
On December 19, 2019, Personnel of Alpha (Apache) Company, 78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion led by First Lieutenant Edgardo B. Bernas, Company Commander partnered with TESDA Leyte, the lead of the Leyte Provincial Task Force-ELCAC Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Cluster, in the distribution of Training Support Fund and Starter Kit to the fifty (50) students.
The help of the 78th Infantry Battalion is crucial to the cluster as it provides the much-need security and preparatory arrangements support.
Present during the activity were Hon. Noel P. Alpino, Vice-Mayor, Burauen, Leyte; Hon. Oscar A. Cagara, Sangguniang Bayan Member; Ms. Marites E. Asistol, Senior Specialist, TESDA Leyte; Mr. Alex Aborita, School Administrator; Hon. Eulalio F. Agustin Jr., Punong Barangay of Brgy Mahagnao and Hon. Rogelio Gloria, Punong Barangay of Brgy Kagbana, both of Burauen, Leyte and Mr. Jonny B. Banagbanag, Tribal Leader. (PIA8)
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