MACHO Gay Contest during the Trainees Christmas Party December 12, 2015

KorPhilians Caroling group (Children?) during the TESDA XI Year-end Performance Assessment, December 17, 2015

The Korean Volunteers arm wrestle during the RTC-KorPhil Year-end Performance Assessment December 23, 2015

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Community-Based Training Program:Hand-in-Hand in Poverty Alleviation

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Poverty alleviation is one of the main goals our government has been focusing on. Different agencies employ various pro-grams to address the call to lift the common Filipino from the hindering shackles of poverty. Some do it through microfinanc-ing, some through infrastructure improvement but most engage in knowledge, technology and skills development.

According to the 2015 Fourth Quarter SWS Survey, self-rated poverty among Filipinos was around 50%. This translates to an estimated 11.2 million who considers themselves as “ma-hirap”. It is among the lowest self-rating since 2011. A notable 19-point decline comes from Mindanao, from 70% last Sep-tember 2015 to 51% last Decem-ber 2015.

The Regional Training Center – Korea Philippines Vo-cational Training Center, Davao supports the move to eradicate poverty trough skills acquisition. The problem that a person cannot come to the Center for training was solved by having the Center come to the place where the per-son resides, specifically to their barangay. Most of the Commu-nity-Based Training Programs were requested by various offices and groups: congressional dis-tricts, barangay offices, schools, vicariates and other religious groups. For example, the vicariate training alone has produced 119 graduates. As much as it can, the Center accommodates the training requests.

Most qualifications trained were shielded metal arc welding, small engine/motorcycle servicing, bread and pastry pro-duction, food processing, auto-

motive servicing, refrigeration and air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing and electrical installa-tion and maintenance.

Another mechanism em-ployed by the Center is to grant to underprivileged but deserving trainees the Center Scholarship. This is a scholarship mechanism that enables selected trainees to complete their training and be accommodated at the dormitory for free. As of to date, there are 35 trainees of different qualifi-cations under this program. In return, they have to render service at the Center for an hour before and after training each day and a day (either Saturday or Sunday) during weekends.

In this respect, it is truly a reality of the adage: teach the man how to fish and not give him fish.

Mr. Neil D. Estudillo conducts training on RAC servicing at St. Francis de Assisi Parish in Maa, Davao City

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NEWSlINSAFETY, Inc. Facilitates Basic Occupa-tional Safety and Health (BOSH) Seminar

and Workshop

Manila-based INSAFETY, Inc. conducted Basic Occupational Safety and Health Seminar Workshop from December 1 to 5, 2015 at RTC-KorPhil Davao, Tibungco, Davao City. INSAFETY, Inc. is a Safety Training and Consultancy Organiza-tion accredited by the Bureau of Working Conditions of the Department of Labor and Employment. It aims to educate the general public on safety, most especially those in the workforce and also the management of who should support the program and provide a safe workplace. Spearheading the group was the company’s president and general manager, Ms. Regina Quiambao. The five (5) day intensive training was attended by all of the train-ers and staff of the Center together with a few whom the Department of Labor and Employment referred from other companies and institutions. The Center’s aim in organizing the training was to strengthen the imple-mentation of safety in the Center and to officially create a Safety Commit-tee. Safety has ever been a concern of all trainers and staff in the Cen-ter. Effectively learning the principles of accident prevention at the work area ensures the well-being of the workforce producing quality work and enhanced productivity. Early training and being well-informed on safety by the trainees will develop in them of its culture, making it their way of life.

Par-ticipants wear their safety gears dur-ing the BOSH training.

2003-2015

With the move of the Philippine Education Sys-tem in unifying and aligning the curriculum, each branch of the education provider has been collaborating to come up with a framework that is acceptable to the objectives of each branch.

Last October 26-28, 2015, RTC KorPhil Davao Trainers attended the echo on CBTVET Experience 2003-2015 at the Center Mini-Theater. This was in response to implementation of the action plan penned by

the delegation who attended the training in Tagaytay City.

The workshop revis-ited the Philippine Qualifica-tion Framework, Training Regulation, CBTVET Prin-ciples and Environments, CLM Development, CBC Development and Enhance-ment of Competency-Based Learning Materials. Partici-pants from different TESDA XI Operating Units as well as UTPRAS focal attended the event. Lively discus-sions on the differentiation of English, Mathematics,

Science and Environment in drafting CLMs were seen during the three days.

One of the highlights of the workshop was the Fishbowl where a dramati-zation of the CBTVET ex-perience were performed by trainers and staff of the Center.

Trainers doing the simulation on the implementation of CBTVET delivery

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RA 9514 Orientation and Basic Firefighting and Emergency Response

Fire Safety Trainers and Staff of the Regional Training Center-Korea Philippines Vocational Training Cen-ter, Davao waded through a three-day basic RA 9514 orientation and basic firefighting & emergency response last November 5, 6, and 9, 2015. This was spearheaded by the Administra-tive Department in compliance to Sec. 6.0.4.1 Rule 6 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008. Republic Act 9514 or the Re-vised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 states that it is the policy of the State to ensure public safety and pro-mote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires and pro-mote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability for fire safety in the fire protection service and prevention service. With this, KorPhil Davao was exposed to various activities and workshops that enhances skills on fire safety and prevention. Lectures on Fire Service, Fire Protection Sys-tem, Electrical Safety, Fire Emergen-cy Contingency Planning, Fire Hose Evolution and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) Management were some of the topics discussed. The following were the speakers from Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Panacan Fire Station: SPO4 Ariel B. Capesos (Station Commander), Engr. Allan D. Capiña (Chief Fire Safety - Enforcement section), SFO1 Romilo

Credo (Chief-Fire Operation), FO2 Aris S. Ballarta (Fire Safety Inspec-tor/Nozzleman), FO2 Alejandro M. Parilla Jr. (Fire Truck Driver/Pump Operator) and FO1 Caesar John T. Amistad (Registered Nurse/Encoder).Lastly, a graded return demonstra-tion on fire emergency fighting was performed. The return demonstration complimented the main purpose of the orientation because it organized the Fire Safety Organization Team and it exposed each team to what it should do if fire occurs anywhere in the Center. Evaluation was construc-tively given by the BFP - Panacan Fire Station Commander SFO4 Ariel B Capesos to which all of the trainers and staff through the Center Admin-istrator, Mr. Egmedio O. Valdez, Jr., gratefully accepted.

Letter “K” signifies variety of meanings but usually, especially in era it has significant meaning. In jewelleries, K (karat) is so important in determining its price and value. In RTC-KorPhil Davao, letter K that stands for KOICA and KOV denotes very important institution and persons.

KOICA or Korea International Cooperation Agency is the South Korean institution that bestowed the 5 -million US dollars grant, establishing the RTC-KorPhil Davao in March 8, 2005. Seven buildings complete with facilities, equipment and supplies for training and administration, the 4-month training in Korea plus the sending of Korean experts to help Filipino counterparts in implementing the maiden operation of the Cen-ter completed the first phase project of KOICA.

This year, KOICA is bestowing its 2nd phase project worth 3-million US dollars. This project is according to the proposal of TESDA XI Regional Director Gaspar S. Gayona Ph.D., CESO III who is also the Center Director of RTC-KorPhil Davao. A proposal to build an Incubation Center for selected graduating 2-year diploma /1-year program trainees. These trainees will operate a Restobar (Hotel & Restaurant Services and Food Processing trainees) and a Fabrication shop & show room (for the hard skill courses including ICT & Mechatronics trainees). The structure will also include a Book Café, Computer Laboratory (for CAD), Korean Language & Culture room and Korean Overseas Volunteers’ room at the second floor. At the rear portion of the edifice, a 450-seater Multi-purpose. To recall, before the incubation building was started, faculty and staff of the Center were brought to Korea for training in preparation for construction and operation of the project as part of the whole phase 2 scheme. Now you know the “K” of KOICA in the heart and minds of the KorPhilians.

The “K” in KOV or Korean Overseas Volunteers. KOVs are sent by KOICA to RTC-KorPhil every two years.

In their stint, KOVs are identifying project/s related to the area they are assigned. Part of the agreement between KOICA and TESDA, is the inclusion that the KOVs will teach Korean Language & Culture and Taekwondo in the formal TVET curriculum of the Center (diploma and 1-year programs) while others will be teaching/assist in the trade areas they are designated. As of this writing, the current mechanical technology KOV, Engr. Song is doing repairs/recondition in all the Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines, planned to buy 3D engraving machines and additional computers, the Korean language teacher Ms. Lee proposed to buy equipment, materials and other needs for the stage in the phase 2 multi-purpose hall and in the presentation of the coming 7th Korean Cultural festival, Taekwondo master Jea proposed to buy needs for the refurbishment of the taekwondo practice area and for their presentation in the coming Korean fest. Finished KOV projects this year were the refurbishment of the Common Computer laboratory by KOV Park of the Information Processing (ICT trade area), KOV Dong fab-ricated an Auto Body Repair System for the automotive technology, and KOV Hwang (Korean Language teacher) able to put up elegant lamp posts and big collapsible tents for all the trade areas and admin department for outdoor activities of the Center . The KorPhilians consider “K” in KOV as “Kauban” which means co-worker because they work with us through thick and thin in the actual struggles of their Filipino counterparts in fulfilling the goals of TESDA and KOICA to make a better world for the Filipino skilled workers in the Davao Region and in the island of Mindanao as a whole.

KOICA and KOVstart with Letter

“K”

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