Graduation Ceremony of Agricultural Crops Production NC I and NC II beneficiaries under Coconut Farmers Scholarship Program

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TESDA-LNNAIS conducted a graduation ceremony for the coconut farmers scholars at Tubod Cultural Center, Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte last February 28, 2023. Janice C. Vaflor, LNNAIS Instructor II, presented 75 CFSP scholars of the graduating class. Mr. Maynard C. Jumawan, the LNNAIS VSA II, confirmed the 25 graduates of Agricultural Crops Production NC III, and 50 graduates of Agricultural Crops Production NC I.

Sir Maynard, Ma’am Nelly and Sir Mohammad-Faiz congratulate the graduates as they receive their certificates

Mr. Reynan A. Quimada (ACP NC III), Ms. Julieta E. Masicampo (ACP NC I) and Ms. Lani Buca (ACP NC I) gave the class impression. After the distribution of certificates to the graduates, Ms. Nelly M. Pepito, a Sanggunian Bayan Member of Tubod, represented Mr. Dionisio Y. Cabahug, Jr., the Municipaly Mayor of Tubod. She expressed her gratitude to TESDA, and challenged the graduates to use their skills for livelihood. Also, she conveyed the Mayor’s support to the graduates in developing their own farms.

Mr. Reynan A. Quimada of Agricultural Crops Production NC III expresses his gratitude to TESDA for the knowledge and skills in farming. He also shares his story as an OFW turned into a farmer due to COVID and his realization that “naay kwarta sa uma”
Ms. Julieta E. Masicampo of Agricultural Crops Production NC I relates her experiences during the training, and the additional knowledge and skills she learns in farming
Ms. Lanie B. Buca of Agricultural Crops Production NC I express her gratitude to experience the said graduation. She narrates her story of the additional knowledge and skills she learns in farming despite her age. She reminds fellow graduates of their role as farmers who feed the rich and the poor.

Engr. Mohammad-Faiz M. Macakiling, Acting Division Chief, PCA -LDN, expressed his gratitude to TESDA-LNNAIS as a partner in the implementation of the government program.  He put emphasis on Republic Act No. 11524 as a means to support the coconut farmers. He encouraged the graduates to strengthen the association or create an association for more chances of receiving governments projects/assistance.

Ms Nelly conveys the support of Hon. Dionisio Y. Cabahug to agriculture, and encourages the graduates to use their skills
Sir Mohammad-Faiz delivers his speech and message of support to the graduates

Mr. Maynard C. Jumawan, Vocational School Administrator II of LNNAIS, congratulated the graduates for completing the program. He encouraged the graduates to create organizations that could assist the sustainability of the program. He also express his support to Mayor Cabahug’s plan to make Tubod a “Fruit Basket” in Lanao del Norte. The ceremony ended with the singing of TESDA Hymn and a photo opportunity.

Sir Maynard give his inspirational message to the graduates
Photo opportunity of the graduates