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The Moro National Liberation Front - Autonomous Tri-people of Mindanao
Region – Sebangan Kutawato State Revolutionary Committees
(MNLF-ATMR-SKSRC), the United-Tri-people Women’s Organization
(UTPWO), other tribes and highlanders of Cotabato participated in
the Skills On Air Training Course on Vermiculture under the Techno
Gabay Radio Program.
Conducted
by the Cotabato Agriculture and Resources Research and Development
Consortium (CARRDEC), the activity was aired over DXKA - FM (93.3)
from 30 June to 31 July 2007.
Fifty-one
completed the program, which culminated in a recognition ceremony
held at the LP Oliva Pavilion, University of Southern Mindanao (USM),
Kabacan, Cotabato. Six outstanding participants received Awards
of Distinction.
In
his message, Datu Dima M. Ambel, Al Hadj, Chairman of MNLF-ATMR-SKSRC
stressed that the TGP can help our Muslim brothers improve their
livelihoods and uplift their standard of living. He added that it
is of great help to the younger generations and expressed hope that
this would end conflicts in the region.
Dr.
Bessie G. Burgos, PCARRD Director for Technology Outreach and Promotion
graced the event as guest speaker.
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A program
participant receives certificate from Dr. Bessie Burgos of PCARRD
as MNLF-ATMR-SKSRC Chairman, Datu Dima M. Ambel (center) looks on
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Muslim women in their colorful traditional dress and head cover
participate in the ceremonies.
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PCARRD Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Richard M. Juanillo; CARRDEC
Executive Director, Dr. Hersie C. Nicor; and Dr. Nelson T. Binag,
CARRDEC Reginal R&D Board Chair and President of the Sultan
Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC) were also present. (LM.
Tolentino, CARRDEC)
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