Cebu City, Cebu – Twenty-six (26) graduates from the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, and Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology completed the Dual Education and Training (DET) program of CCCI’s Assessment Certification and Accreditation Services (ACAS). Facilitated by CCCI and supported by the FISH Visayas Project, the recognition of the DET learners and Partners was successfully conducted on March 17, 2023, at the City Sports Club, Cebu City.

More than the recognition ceremony, 24 of the graduates are certified by CCCI as Quality Inspectors and Seafood Production Workers. The two job profiles under the Basic Qualification Certificate were designed and developed by industry and academe partners of CCCI – ACAS. The graduates completed the required In-Company training of 912 hours and In-school training of 240 hours – a total of 1,152 training hours of the DET program.

Present in the recognition ceremony are the industry and academe partners of the CCCI-ACAS and the FISH Visayas Project:

Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Benedict Que, VP for Business Development

Maribel Melgar, Cebu Business Mobilization Manager

Ma. Rose Paglinawan, Chamber Growth Manager

Riza Majan, Finance and Admin Services Manager

Jovito Bocado II, Executive Assistant

Karen Joy Autor, BD/ACAS Associate and FV Project Field Coordinator

Bienvinido Canangga, Jr., ACAS Officer II and FV Project Field Officer for Mactan Island and Cordova

Phil-Union Frozen Foods Inc.

Marie Claire Edilo, HR Manager

Siargaos Bounty Seafood, Corp

Rickfel Cayon, Compliance Officer

Roldan Calipayan, Production Supervisor

University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue

Regie Gabunada, In-School Trainer

Randy Gastardo, In-School Trainer

Dorio Policronio Jr., In-School Trainer

Marifel Aiva Ferraren, School-Industry Linkage Coordinator

Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology

Alden Salazar, President

Lotus Golisao, In-School Trainer

Justino Ogaob, In-School Trainer

Kris Verlette Dondon, In-School Trainer

Jay Ryan Punay, In-School Trainer

Philippine Association of Crab Processors Inc.

Jessa Carriaga, Administrative and Technical Assistant

AFOS Foundation – Philippines

Yvette Hope P. Labus, Project Manager and Philippine Resident Representative

Bryan M. Araneta, Bohol Area Coordinator and Focal Person on Skills Development

Nivani Andrea J. Lasala, Cebu Area Coordinator

Rosalia S. Vistal, Finance Associate

Elvira L. Rivera, Administrative Officer

Arnel T. Taneo, Administrative Assistant

Mary Ruth I. Ochavillo, Knowledge Management Coordinator

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Recognizing the need to upskill the country’s workforce, efforts highlighting industry participation in dual education and training have been a continuous effort bannered by AFOS Foundation and its local partner, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CCCI). The inception of the Assessment, Certification, and Accreditation Services (ACAS) in CCCI in 2017 provided a platform to intensify the industry’s participation in workforce development. Thus, leveling the quality of demand and supply of the labor force.

The recognition of the DET Learners and Partners aspires to achieve Result Area 2: Dual Training in Fisheries of the FISH Visayas Project.