Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc.

With Rob Gomm (2nd from left), PADS' Global Run organizer Cebu City --- PSEFI-SKILLS actively supported the Global Run for Persons With Disabilities, organized by the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS). Dubbed as, "Break the Silence: Global Run," PADS hosted "approximately 10,000 global change-makers of all abilities and ages to participate in this fun run, in cities around the world," said its press release. In another press release, PADS stated that, "Our goal isn't to break world records. Instead, our goal is to generate a wave of awareness across the globe which will contribute to the eradication of the sexual abuse of Deaf women and children."  Ms. Michelle S. (middle) with Deaf graduate Denven (right)               PSEFI's Marketing Officer, Ms. Michelle C. Salon, represented the foundation in this event, together with Primary Structures Corporation's (PSC) Runners Club members. One of PSEFI-SKILLS'

The participants to the APEC workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand PSEFI-SKILLS' very own graduate, Ms. Myrna Pitaluna-Alngog, represented the country via the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as its Ambassadress for tech-voc training opportunities for women. Myrna is currently working in Primary Structures Corporation's (PSC) Manufacturing Department.  Following are excerpts from the report she made focusing on the outcomes of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand from March 6-7, 2017: Myrna before her presentation One hundred women and men from across APEC economies and partner organizations met in Thailand for a workshop on improving quality employment opportunities for women. A particular focus was placed on strategies to empower low-skilled women and those who may be caught in low-quality jobs, to steer progress toward the development goals agreed by economic leaders such as those in the 201