FOLLOWING relief operations in Typhoon Odette-hit areas, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) is conducting construction-related skills training for affected residents.
Tesda Secretary Isidro S. Lapeña reiterated in a memorandum his previous order to all its offices nationwide to quickly prepare training programs in places affected by disasters and natural calamities, especially those which absorbed the wrath of Typhoon Odette (international name Rai).
According to Lapeña, field offices will provide community-based training and training-cum-production on construction-related qualifications to capacitate the affected residents in rebuilding their houses.
“I have directed our regional and provincial offices to expedite the provision of training on construction-related courses such as carpentry and electrical installation so [that displaced residents can immediately rebuild their homes. They will also receive P160 allowance per day],” the Tesda chief said.
“Since it will also take some time before [electricity is restored in these areas, there will also be training on solar-panel and] photovoltaic systems installation, so that solar power can be generated,” he added.
“Despite the pandemic, Tesda is here to provide relevant training programs as part of the collective action to support the rehabilitation of these disaster-stricken areas, and ensure the well-being of all affected Filipinos,” Lapeña declared.
The skills-training provision forms part of the “TESDAmayan” activities by the agency’s regional and provincial offices in communities affected by the howler.
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