Filipino workers participate in skill-building training

TDT | Manama

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A Filipino expatriate has been actively engaging in numerous training sessions at the Philippine Embassy, undeterred by the summer heat, to acquire valuable skills.

Mercy Dumaya, 60 years old from Piat, Cagayan Valley, has been diligently participating in the meat and food processing training sessions conducted by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Migrant Workers Office in partnership with Pinay Ikaw Na.

Also a caregiver in Hamad town and working in Bahrain for more than 10 years, Dumaya has participated in four training sessions.

Utilizing the skills acquired during the workshop, she began making siomai and siopao, which she then introduced to her network of acquaintances and friends.

The response was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising on the quality of her outcome.

“In addition to being a hobby, it is a significant opportunity for all of us, particularly for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are considering settling down and starting their own businesses.

I express my gratitude to OWWA, MWO and PIN for their support,” Mercy said.

On July 19th, a total of 53 individuals were present for a demonstration on how to make pandesal, empananada, and siopao.