CatSU CIT, DTI conduct skills training on Pili-based pastries at SSF Foodlab Center
AdministrationThe Shared Services
Facility (SSF) or Foodlab Center, under the auspices of CatSU College of
Industrial Technology (CIT), was filled with bakers and local pili processors
participating in a Skills Training on Pili-based pastries held on Friday, March
10, 2023.
The training is a
collaborative project of CatSU CIT and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
under its One Town product (OTOP) program, aimed at developing food products
utilizing pili nuts as one of the main ingredients to strengthen the Pili
Industry Cluster of the province.
“We are always
excited about skills training like this being held here in CatSU and really
glad to note that we are a part of the community members’ learning and growth
in business,” said Ms. Jessa Tria, CatSU SSF Supervisor.
DTI Provincial
Director Ma. Belma Q. Escueta expressed her gratitude and thanks to CatSU
President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, for the strong partnership and
providing a venue within the CatSU premises for business learnings and
undertakings.
Dr. Azanza responded
that the university is here to serve a purpose, not just for its students and
clientele, but for the community as a whole.
“The university is
for everybody; we exist not just as a higher learning institution in developing
students to become future professionals, but also as a university that offers
its services, expertise, and resources to help every individual in building
their dreams and creating value-laden lives."
Pastry Chef Marlon
Dy, an Albay-based Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise engaged in the
same line of business, served as the Guest Trainer for the day. Mr. Dy shared
his Mayon Treats recipes and techniques and was also joined by Mr. Medel Pasion
of RFM Corp. #CVecilles
