08/04/2026
๐ฃ Diocese of Cabanatuan x NEUST-CMBT: SimBuhay Floral Skills Training Strengthened Church-Based Livelihoods Through Creative Flower Arrangement, Financial Management, and Social Media Marketing at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Mayapyap! ๐๐ฐ๐ฑโจ
Under the NEUST-CMBT Extension Banner Program โ PORTERS (Providing Opportunities, Research & Technology for Entrepreneurial Resource Sustainability), SimBuhay: Mission-Driven Markets, Enabling Economic Growth Through Church Community Programs served as a collaborative initiative between NEUST-CMBT, and the Diocese of Cabanatuan, empowering church-based communities through capacity-building initiatives that promoted entrepreneurship, innovation, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihoods.
๐ March 21, 2026 โ In partnership with the Diocese of Cabanatuan, the extension activity delivered hands-on training and technical assistance to participants at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Mayapyap, Cabanatuan City, equipping community members with practical skills and business knowledge to support income generation and local enterprise development.
๐ฏ Featured Trainings and Technical Assistance:
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Advanced Skills Training in Flower Arrangement
๐ Dr. Aileen V. Faigal
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Technical Assistance in Savings & Budgeting
๐ Mr. Jonas Emmanuel C. Navarro
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Technical Assistance in Social Media Marketing
๐ Dr. Robert V. Reyes Jr.
These initiatives supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
โ๏ธ SDG 5 โ Gender Equality
๐งผ SDG 3 โ Good Health and Well-being
๐ผ SDG 8 โ Decent Work and Economic Growth
โ๏ธ SDG 10 โ Reduced Inequalities
๐๏ธ SDG 16 โ Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Through skills enhancement, entrepreneurial training, financial management, and digital marketing support, the program strengthened local livelihoods, fostered inclusive economic participation, and contributed to sustainable, mission-driven community development.