02/06/2026
๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ก๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐
The City Mayorโs OfficeโPeace 911 participated in the culmination program of the 15-Day Dressmaking NC II Training for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Davao City, held on June 1, 2026, at Binugao National High School, Barangay Binugao, Toril District, Davao City.
The initiative was spearheaded by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Davao City District Office in collaboration with the City Mayorโs OfficeโPeace 911 and the Davao City Council of 11 Tribal Deputy Mayors. The training aimed to strengthen and empower IP communities by equipping them with dressmaking competencies and practical skills that can be utilized for livelihood opportunities while promoting the preservation of their cultural designs and traditions.
In the message of Atty. Jonah Margarette F. Presto, Deputy Chief of Staff of the City Mayor and Acting Head of CMOโPeace 911, delivered by Ms. Rhea Cristine C. Mansueto, the City congratulated the fifty (50) graduates from the Bagobo-Tagabawa, Bagobo-Klata, Obu Manuvu, Matigsalug, and Ata tribes. Atty. Presto emphasized that the training not only enhanced the participantsโ technical dressmaking skills but also contributed to community empowerment, inclusive development, and peacebuilding. She further highlighted that livelihood opportunities help uplift lives, restore dignity, and foster resilient, self-reliant, and peaceful communities, particularly among Indigenous Cultural Communities.
Meanwhile, Consul General Zhao Xiuzhen of the Consulate General of the Peopleโs Republic of China in Davao expressed her delight in seeing the donated sewing machines being put to meaningful use. She commended the beneficiaries for their dedication and craftsmanship, noting that sewing is not only a livelihood skill but also a tool for transforming lives and creating opportunities. Drawing inspiration from the experiences of many women in China who achieved independence through sewing and handicrafts, she expressed hope that the beneficiaries would use their skills and sewing machines to create sustainable sources of income for their families and communities.
Representatives from the five (5) participating IP tribes likewise conveyed their sincere gratitude to TESDA, the City Mayorโs Office, and all partner institutions for their unwavering support in providing IP communities with opportunities to acquire valuable skills, preserve their cultural identity, and improve their livelihoods. One participant from the Ata tribe shared her commitment to pass on the knowledge and skills she gained during the training to fellow members of her community.
As the participants proudly showcased the tribal attire they had created, the event stood as a testament to the power of collaboration, lifelong learning, cultural pride, and community empowerment. The culmination celebrated not only the successful completion of the training but also the participantsโ renewed confidence and capacity to contribute to the development and well-being of their families and communities.
