The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office XI has completed the training of 27 members of the NCO Padada OFW Family Circle (OFC) to handle and manage a business and to come up with a simple but substantive business plan.
The NCO Padada OFC, an OFW organized group and a duly registered organization by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is one of the qualified beneficiaries of the Tulong PUSO program.
Petrona Bergado, OWWA XI regional director, told Edge Davao Reporter on Saturday that the training aims to equip the OFC members with the necessary skills in handling and managing a business as an entrepreneur.
According to Bergado, the group decided to establish a “PISO NET” business as their livelihood project because of its accessibility and demand for internet services in the area.
During their training on November 9, 2018 at the Social Hall, Women’s Crisis Center, Padada, Davao del Sur, Bergado discussed theory, development, advantages and entrepreneurial competencies which include simulated learning exercises through case studies and workshops.
On the other hand, Eunice Azalea Sindian, Overseas Workers Welfare Officer II of OWWA, discussed managing a Pisonet Business and presented the basic parts of the computer and the specifications needed for the business.
Meanwhile, Cristina Bravo, OFC President, thanked OWWA for conducting the training because it really helped and guided them to the right direction.
“Through the activity, we learned that using our available resources wisely will lead us to success. As leader of this organization, I will make sure that the livelihood undertaking we started will help the members and their families,” she said.
According to Maricel Sarabillo, OWWA XI local communication officer, The NCO Padada OFW Family Circle is among the first proponents under the Tulong PUSO program in Region XI.
“They are applying for a P200, 000 grants for the purchase of equipment,” said Sarabillo.
She added that they have already experienced managing a group project through a lending program among the group members.
Sarabillo said they are able to put an equity of P65,000 which is more than the 20% requirement of the program.
