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Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Meat vendors, FRs, women association receive training on meat processing in Madrid

MADRID, Surigao del Sur -- The local government unit of Madrid in Surigao del Sur, through the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), in collaboration with the 36th Infantry Battalion Philippine Army, and Department of Social Welfare and Development - Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD-SLP) successfully conducted a training for meat processing on longaniza and chorizo making last June 7 to 9, 2023 at Madrid Convention Center, Madrid, Surigao del Sur.

The said activity was participated by meat vendors, former rebels (FRs) and women association like Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Magsaysay chapter, in which they learned  the different techniques for meat processing and how to make longaniza and chorizo in different flavors.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Surigao del Sur, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Integrated Business Permits and Licensing System of the Municipal Treasurer's Office provided assistance and expertise during the said training. (with a report from MSWDO-Madrid/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)