Borloloy made out of recycled material in Ormoc
ORMOC CITY — The local government of Ormoc City continues to conduct livelihood trainings aimed at alleviating the poverty of its constituents. The culmination of one these trainings was conducted on Nov. 27 at the basketball court in Brgy Bantigue, this city.
Mayor Eric “Beboy” C. Codilla encouraged the graduates to keep on producing their crafts and not worry for the market, saying it would just come later.
He told them that when he went to Germany he saw recycled products there made from Ormoc City in an exhibit. The graduates applauded, hoping that their products can also reach to different parts of the world and be recognized.
In order to start their livelihood, the mayor urged them to form a group of at least 10 members for a cooperative. He said that the LGU is lending a certain amount enough to start a small business without interest. He pointed out that this is an example of his intangible projects such as education, health, and peace and order.
The program on livelihood training on food processing and recycling waste materials started last March. Livelihood workers went to the barangays to conduct the training. The successful graduates were 11 from Brgy. Bantigue; 15 from Brgy. Can-untog; 14 from Brgy. Camp Downes; 2 from Brgy. Danhug; 3 from Brgy. Mahayahay, 14 from Brgy. San Antonio; 10 from Brgy Ipil; 8 from Brgy. Macabug; 5 from Brgy. Mabini; 6 from the senior citizens; and 3 others.
The graduates were presented by Myrna Eisma, district 4 in-charge, then it was confirmed by project evaluation officer (CSWD) Conchita Crisologo. Mayor Beboy distributed the certificates. Josefina Salanap, OIC Branch Officer represented the CSWDO in the absence of Marietta Legaspi.
Mayor Beboy gave an initial fund to Lydia Mahilum, livelihood worker (CSWD). The would be used for the creation of a cooperative in their district. He instructed the women to just continue in selling their products, which are “borloloys” made from waste materials. Their products were bracelets, necklaces, bags and others. They also have puto cheese as product of their food processing training. The event ended with a simple luncheon. (Ronnie C. Roa)
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