CatSU’s hands-on training transforms “turay” fish into profitable products for fisherfolks families

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CatSU’s hands-on training transforms “turay” fish into profitable products for fisherfolks families

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕

Catanduanes State University (CatSU) has taken a significant step towards community empowerment and sustainable livelihoods with an innovative training session on processing "Turay" fish into bottled sardines and ice cream, held at the College of Industrial Technology’s SS FoodLab on July 12.

" 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒂," said SUC President III Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, emphasizing the long-term benefits for the families of the 22 trainees, who are residents from Barangays Cabungahan and Manambrag, San Andres.

This session marks the second run of the training, following the first all-women training for 60 participants held in Manambrag a few months ago.

Under President Azanza's leadership, CatSU has consistently engaged in community outreach through its Padagos na Patanos Extension Service.

The university's scientist-professors and extension service workers have diligently worked on initiatives to alleviate poverty and enhance industry standards in the province.

The training, attended by Extension Service Director Dr. Adem Nalu V. Rubio and CIT Dean Dr. Edwin T. Romero, introduced participants to the production processes of Turay Sardines and Turay Ice Cream, focusing on creating marketable products from the province's abundant natural resources. They learned to make three flavors of Turay Ice Cream: sorbetes, plain, chili-infused.

CatSU ensured full participation by providing transportation for the participants to the training venue.

Prof. Tugay explained that in two days, a maximum of 80 bottles of Turay Sardines could be produced, with a break-even price of Php 139.12 per piece.

President Azanza assured the marketability of the trainees' products, which will be showcased at the CatSU Pasalubong Center and ARDCI Mart.

This initiative aims to provide the fisherfolk community with additional sources of income and sustainable livelihoods, creating new market opportunities and promising long-term progress for the families involved.