BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – Twenty beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Nueva Vizcaya have begun a free National Certificate (NC) II in Health Care Services training through a partnership between Saint Mary’s University and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
The six-month training officially commenced with an orientation held on July 13, 2026, and will run until December 2026. A total of 25 trainees are participating in the program, including 20 4Ps beneficiaries and five non-4Ps participants.
The initiative aims to equip participants with industry-recognized skills and competencies in health care services, increasing their employability and opening opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
DSWD FO2, through the 4Ps, continues to strengthen partnerships with various institutions to provide beneficiaries with opportunities for skills development, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.