350 Tinglayan villagers in Kalinga equipped with Livelihood and Disaster Resiliency Skills, trained in fishpond and garden projects

Tinglayan – Residents from seven barangays in Tinglayan underwent training on fishpond establishment, rehabilitation, and community gardening through the Risk Resiliency Program Project LAWA at BINHI of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The beneficiaries came from the barangays of Belong-Manubal, Sumadel 1, Sumadel 2, Tulgao East, Tulgao West, Dananao, and Ngibat. They participated in a three-day Cash-for-Training activity aimed at equipping communities with sustainable livelihood skills while strengthening disaster resiliency and climate change adaptation awareness.

As part of the implementation of the program, partner provincial offices shared technical knowledge and practical skills with the participants.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Kalinga, under Officer-in-Charge Provincial Fisheries Officer Clifford Fernandez, trained beneficiaries on fish culture and proper fishpond management.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, headed by Christian Luyaben, conducted discussions on climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness, and risk mitigation.

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, led by Nancy Ao-wat, also provided guidance on community gardening and climate-resilient farming practices.

Each barangay sent 50 participants, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 350 individuals who underwent the training sessions from May 12 to 14.

In an interview with Guru Press Cordillera, Fernandez expressed hope that the beneficiaries would apply the knowledge and skills they gained in developing and managing aquaculture projects within their communities.

He emphasized that many rural communities can benefit from fish production initiatives when provided with proper technical support and guidance.

“We hope the participants will see the value of aquaculture not only as a livelihood opportunity but also as a way to help improve food security in their communities. Through proper training, these projects can become sustainable,” Fernandez conveyed.

Apart from Tinglayan, same training sessions is also being implemented in seven barangays in Tanudan.

These barangays include Dupligan, Mabaca, and Upper Taloctoc, Poblacion, Lower Mangali, Mangali Centro, and Gaang, with 50 target beneficiaries each.