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Dr. Maritess H. Requina (2nd row, 2nd from left) at the ZEP2030 consultation in Iloilo City. Gov. Arthu Defensor, Sr. (middle) led the said activity attended by representatives from CSOs, government and private companies. Dr. Maritess H. Requina, PSEFI-SKILLS Executive Director, represented the foundation last November 22, 2016, Tuesday, in Iloilo City to actively collaborate under the Education Cluster of the Zero Extreme Poverty by the Year 2030 (ZEP2030) movement. This was the Visayas leg of the said association wherein consultations were done with representatives of the different Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), private sector and the government in order to develop the education action plan that will be implemented to achieve ZEP2030. Iloilo Governor, Hon. Arthur Defensor, Sr., led this activity. ZEP2030 is set to conduct a workshop this December 2, Friday, in Manila to consolidate the imputs from the series of consultations that have been conducted so far, and eventuall

Reylie B. (center with certificate) , PSEFI Admin Assistant The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII organized a three-day seminar for the members of the Area-Based Standard Network (ABSNET), an organization of DSWD-registered and licensed non-government organizations (NGOs) held last November 16-18, 2016 Wed-Fri, at Golden Peak Hotel, Cebu City. PSEFI-SKILLS was represented by Ms. Reylie Liza M. Bracero, Administrative Assistant of the Tech-Voc Department. She was with other representatives from the members of ABSNET here in Cebu like Little Bamboo Foundation, Inc., Bukas Palad Social Center, Vicsal Foundation, Inc., IDEA Philippines, Inc., Pagtambayayong Foundation, Inc., Holy Trinity Poverty Alleviation Foundation, Inc. and My Bonita Home for Girls, Inc. to name a few. There were also some representatives of NGOs from Bohol province. During a workshop session The program started with Ms. Josephine C. Belotindos, SWO IV of DSWD discussing the rat

VP Robredo (2nd from left) with Ma'am Paulette and Ma'am Tess Mrs. Paulette D. Liu, COO and Dr. Maritess H. Requina, Executive Director, represented PSEFI-SKILLS at the Anti-Poverty Summit launched by the Office of the Vice-President (OVP) last October 10, 2016, Sunday, held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Introducing PSEFI-SKILLS to Sen. Bam Aquino  A report from the official website of the OVP mentions that over 50 local government units (LGUs) and a hundred non-government organizations and civil society groups participated in the Partnerships Against Poverty Summit 2016. This was the launch of Angat Buhay: The Anti-Poverty Advocacies and Program of the Office of the Vice-President. Among the 600 pledges made were livelihood programs, job opportunities, water systems and classrooms for the first batch of LGUs.  Vice-President Leni Robredo said that this program was her office's humble contribution to nation-building. "Whatever we are

Alcoy Oslob We have been visiting Cebu province's municipalities since August this year to drum up a support campaign for our local government units in the province to embark on technical-vocational training for their constituents. This, aside from the courtesy visits we need to make to all the newly-elected government officials, specifically the municipalities' mayors and vice-mayors. Boljoon Carcar City It was good to be introduced to different places in the province and to take a peek at their town's concerns that need focused attention: drug rehabilitation and life skills training for their drug surrenderees, water problem, housing, infrastructure development, trade and livelihood, disaster preparedness, and more! Our city and municipal mayors really need all the support they can from private organizations they can partner with in order to help them fund their various programs for their people. Argao August 19: Southern Cebu Trip I 11:00 A

PGB Palaro 2016 Closing Ceremonies We all had an enjoyable afternoon last October 8, 2016, Saturday, when the Primary Group of Builders' (PGB) Sportsfest a.k.a. Palaro 2016 ended with an exciting competition on the dance floor via DanceSports! The event was held at the Old Sacred Heart School Gym, with Ma'am Paulette D. Liu, COO, gracing the opening program. The highlight of the afternoon was the dance performance of our DanceSports judges who wowed everyone with their equally unique and excellent execution of their respective dance routines! All of us here at PSEFI-SKILLS attended the event and cheered for our DanceSports team, Primary Structures Corporation (PSC)! They competed with Primary Properties Corporation (PPC), Concrete Solutions, Inc. (CSI) and Primary Homes, Inc. (PHI). PSC placed 2nd while PPC got the plum award for the DanceSports Competition. At the bleachers before the DanceSports event All PGB employees who came were seen either wearing their P

Our Senior High School students finished their Intramurals held last September 28-30, 2016 (Wed-Fri), with the event dubbed as SKILLYMPICS 2016: Ignite the Spirit of Unity and Strength in PSEFI-SKILLS through Sports! The students competed in different events such as Cheering, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis and Chess. Capping the Intrams was Mr. and Ms. SKILLYMPICS 2016, with the awarding ceremony held last September 30. There were four competing teams: Black Vipers, Graygators, Blue Nittany Lions and Red Horse Warriors. SKILLS campus' four corners were occupied with the different competitions. The basketball games were held at the Old Sacred Heart gym, table tennis and chess at the multi-purpose hall, and the cheering & volleyball competitions at the outdoor court area. Mr. and Ms. SKILLYMPICS 2016 was also held at the multi-purpose hall. The Senior High School faculty & staff We would like to congratulate the Senior High School faculty & st

Cebu City --- Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc. (PSEFI) held its 25th Culminating Activity last September 16, 2016, Friday, 1-3 pm, at the SKILLS Multipurpose Hall. The special guests of this event were Lt. Col. Meliton C. Reyes, Assistant Chief of Education and Training of the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Visayas and Engr. Jerry D. Años, Head of the Manufacturing Department of Primary Structures Corporation (PSC). The trainers who graced the occasion were Engr. Lea Babor and Mr. Dennis Pareja of PSC; Engr. Teddy M. Taray and Mr. Marben C. Manabat, RN of PSEFI-SKILLS. Representing the school administration were Mrs. Paulette D. Liu, COO; Dr. Eunice B. Raz, Academic Director, and Engr. Steve Y. Banzon, Technical Training Director. We had the following number of graduates: Housekeeping NC II -  32 ; Carpentry NC II - 44; Masonry NC II - 45; Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Rough Terrain Crane NC II - 17; HEO Tower Crane - 28; HEO Forklift NC II - 10; HEO Hydraulic E

The Filipino Department of SKILLS' Senior High School organized a month-long celebration highlighting the month of August as National Language Month. We would like to commend Mrs. Angiela Castillo, head teacher, with Mr. Marison Donaire, PEHM teacher, for being on top of the different activities which ran the whole month of August. Last August 31, 2016, we had a whole day celebration here in SKILLS campus where the students played Filipino games, showcased Filipino food via Barrio Fiesta over lunch, and participated in different competitions: Sabayang Pagbigkas, Lakambini at Lakan, Katutubong Sayaw and Filipino Trivia interspersed in the program. Our COO, Mrs. Paulette D. Liu, graced the event and witnessed the different talents of our Senior High School students from the following troops: Sage, Lagundi, Thyme and Basil. We would like to congratulate Dr. Eunice B. Raz, our Academic Director, for a very successful outcome of the Buwan ng Wika celebration! Following are som

The Primary Group of Builders (PGB) was one of the major sponsors of Tutoring Club Cebu's (TCC) Lakbay Lahi: A Heritage Journey event held last August 27, 2016, Saturday, from 10 am to 9 pm at the Mountain Wing of SM Seaside City Cebu. Tutoring Club Cebu (TCC) is a U.S. skill-based tutoring service for children at all levels of academic ability, i.e. from elementary to high school. It has branches in Banilad Town Center and Eagle's Nest Condominium in Mandaue City, Cebu. Ms. Jogen P. Mil is the Director of TCC here in the province. Lakbay Lahi: A Heritage Journey, is Tutoring Club's main event of the year, their first big activity which featured our rich cultural heritage: local fashion, local cuisine, local delicacies, farm products, artistry and handicrafts, Philippine art and photography, Filipino games, music and our colorful festival dances. There were several elementary, high school and university students who trooped to SM Seaside City to witness the whole day

Jobstart Philippines, a program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP) Cebu , has partnered with Primary Structures Corporation (PSC) and SKILLS. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed today, August 13, 2016, here in SKILLS Campus. Jobstart Philippines is a collaboration between DOLE, the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Canada. Partnering with the private sector, Jobstart Philippines helps employers meet their manpower needs with well-prepared, talented, and enthusiastic young men and women. Mrs. Paulette D. Liu, COO, and Engr. Steve Y. Banzon, Technical Training Director, conducted the site tour of SKILLS campus' training laboratories: Construction Workshop area, Household Services, Housekeeping and Hilot Wellness Massage practical training areas. Members of the media came to cover the MOA signing ceremony. Primary Structures Corporation's (PSC) Human Resources Department was

July 6 Seminar: Unlocking Opportunites, Braving the Challenges We had a very busy schedule in this recently concluded month of July as we celebrated the school-wide PWD or Persons With Disabilities Month here in PSEFI-SKILLS, with the theme, "Unlocking Opportunities, Braving the Challenges." The kick-off activity was during the flag ceremony with our Senior High School students last July 4, Monday, wherein the Philippine National Anthem, Doxology, Inspirational Message for the Week delivered by Dr. Maritess H. Requina, our Executive Director, were all accompanied with sign language by our HR Encoder, Jovelyn Ortega. The highlight of our PWD celebration was last July 6, Wednesday, when we had a whole day seminar for our Deaf brethren at the SKILLS Multipurpose Hall. We invited four speakers who all agreed to support us in our advocacy to train the Deaf. We were truly very fortunate to have with us the following speakers: Ms. Angelie Arleen Z. Infantado, Deputy Director