By Niño S. Manaog
University Extension Associate
Capiz State University
On February 27, 2011, members of the Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA) from Roxas City were trained on fish processing by the faculty of department of fishery based in Capiz State University Dayao Campus in Dayao, Roxas City.
Prof. Jocelyn Legaspi of the fishery department taught some 25 participants composed of SDA professionals and housewives on bangus (milkfish) deboning. Each of the students brought one kilo of fresh milkfish which they used for the teaching demonstration and hands-on. Then, Prof. Raquel Arguelles of the same department proceeded to teach them on the how to make sardines.
According to Prof. Ofelia Fabela, the SDAs very much appreciated the livelihood training extended to them and wanted “to have more” of the trainings by CapSU Dayao.
Fabela, who is SDA herself, said they would be happy to learn other livelihood skills which they can use in the household or even in business.
According to Prof. Fatima Sustento, fishery department head of CapSU Dayao, they feel fulfilled “to cater to any demand to which we can be of help.” Sustento said their department is “also happy to impart our livelihood skills to other people.”
Sustento added that they would feel greater fulfillment if they are given the chance to reach out to other groups and communities who can benefit from the skills they teach.
