The Angeles City Government, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), recently trained 100 residents at Barangay Virgen Delos Remedios in the art of kimchi fermentation and preparation. Participants—including members of the LGBT and Solo Parent groups—learned the proper techniques to establish marketable, home-based food businesses, equipping them with practical skills for economic independence.
From Kimchi to Capital: A Hands-On Skills Training
The training provided participants with comprehensive instruction on the fermentation and preparation of kimchi, equipping them with a skill set that has a direct, marketable application. By learning to create this popular and versatile product, trainees can now produce high-quality kimchi for direct sale, starting a home-based business with low barriers to entry. The program is part of a broader strategy by the city government to provide livelihood opportunities to its residents, ensuring that marginalized sectors have the tools they need to achieve financial independence. This aligns with PESO's ongoing commitment to community-driven programs that promote economic development and self-sufficiency.
A Continuing Commitment to Livelihood and Economic Empowerment
The Angeles City PESO routinely hosts this and other community-driven programs as part of its livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives for Angeleños, which have previously included a facemask livelihood program for solo parents, PWDs, and stay-at-home parents . The office has also facilitated skills training in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), where beneficiaries undergo Entrepreneurship Development Training to gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to successfully start, manage, and sustain their businesses . Barangay Virgen Delos Remedios, with a population of 1,175, serves as an ideal location for this initiative , ensuring that essential livelihood opportunities are accessible directly within the community.
