Photo by Comenei Ali/BIO
COTABATO CITY—Advancing the region’s commitment to infrastructure development, the Ministry of Human Settlement and Development (MHSD) commenced construction on May 15 for a one-story Multi-purpose Human Development Training Center at Brgy. Poblacion 8 in this city.
Through the establishment of the Human Development Training Center, the BARMM region takes a significant step forward in promoting inclusive growth and empowering its communities.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by BARMM Senior Minister Abunawas Maslamama, MHSD Director General Esmael Ebrahim, and Member of Parliament (MP) Romeo Sema, signaling a collaborative effort toward progress.
MHSD Director General Esmael Ebrahim highlighted the ministry’s dedication to fostering growth in the City, reaffirming the commitment to future infrastructure projects.
With a budget of Php7.5-million sourced from the 2022 Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) of MP Sema, this project is set to be completed within 160 working days.
MP Sema emphasized the transformative impact of the project, particularly in enhancing the skills and capacities of the youth, women, and various sectors within the community.
Additionally, workers involved in the project will receive National Competency (NC) II certifications from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
“Ang makaka-benefit nito ay mga madrasa, community, other stakeholders at yung mga mangangailangan pa nito kasi mayroon itong conference room—this is open for our people in the community and other barangays naman,” Sema said.
He further underscored that this initiative aligns with Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim’s 12-point agenda, aimed at reaching out to Bangsamoro communities and demonstrating the tangible efforts of the regional government.
Meanwhile, Baisla Diocolano Sema, the Chairperson of Brgy. Poblacion 8, expressed gratitude to the Bangsamoro Government and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) for their dedication in implementing this training center. (Myrna Tepadan/BIO)
