WELCOME MESSAGE

                                                            

WELCOME NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE LEARNERS , TRAINING PARTNERS, SPONSORS OF ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER CORP (ASKWELL) CENTER CORP

         Thank you for taking time to open this blogspot. Our notices may have encouraged you and caught your attention to browse the net or directly go to this address.

        We are a NEWLY TESDA Registered Training Center and operated by a Non-stock Non Profit corporation whose members are committed to provide an easy access for you to learn and be TESDA Certified National Certificate holder or NC II.
        
         After working on the documents on the registration of the  center for a  year, TESDA issued  three additional TESDA Certificates of Program Registration last January 8, 2014. We are now authorized by TESDA to offer Agri-Industrial based courses.

        We are now in the final preparation for the acceptance of trainees, organizing in the communities, coordinating with partners and reaching out to prospective sponsors for the training scholarships. Our training is expected to start in May 2014.

        Our system of training is Competency-based and we adapt the multiple-entry and multiple exit in terms of enrollment and completion of a module or cluster of modules. In effect, a trainee decides when to complete the course and how.

        The lecture or discussion portion of the training are posted in the net for trainees' and sponsors' easy reference and we are a text away for your questions and we can discuss at length as per your need for information and knowledge. We draw our knowledge from actual experience, the net and from partners who may have a deeper experience and knowledge of a topic you may wish to know. We can also have telephone conferencing or video conference through the net.

        As you are now viewing this blog, I might as well mention that the courses include a session on Health and Wellness the Natural Way  through Exercise 60 more or less . I wrote this book and have a copyright issued recently by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. And I offer the techniques and philosophy of the book to our trainees. 

           As I am also a member of the Technical Expert Panel of the team that drafted the TESDA Training Regulation on Organic Agriculture NC II and the Project Director of ACES Natural Farming Institute of ACES Polytechnic College in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, I am also sharing important tips on the philosophy and practice of Organic Agriculture.  I am a Bosconian. 

          It is important to mention that there are two persons who have made this mission come to reality and fulfill a passion to teach and share knowledge and skills. Many thanks to  Dr. Francisco P. de la Pena, Jr. the President / CEO of ACES Polytechnic College and Mr Charlie Taguiam, Proprietor of Proline Industries, who have provided the motivation, knowledge,  financial and training resources that are needed in the build-up of the facilities of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp. 

           It is our mission to help farmers attain holistic development. The four (4) training courses offered by the institution ,namely Animal Production NC II, Horticulture NC II, Aquaculture NC II and Driving NC II are interlinked to form an integrated system of knowledge and skills. We believe that these integrated courses support the effort to fast track the attainment of sustainable agriculture and  development.

            Welcome to ASKEDWELL CENTER ! And be a Certified professional , worker and be a technopreneur.

 Silvano B. Maranga
 Doctor in Technology Education

 President / CEO


note: blog post dates need to be edited to correspond to changes in entries in view of new developments 

     The area of ASKEDWELL CENTER covers 1.6 hectare of hilly land located in Bongdo, Borbon , Cebu. Chicken are raised . Gardens for horiculture are prepared . Areas are allocated for the practice and implementation of Competency- Based Training.

BULLETIN BOARD # 1 MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013

CERTIFICATES

ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION 

AND WELLNESS CENTER CORP

The Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp is organized to respond to the need for Employment through Skills, Education and Technopreneurial Development. It shall also contribute  its technical resources to support the K to 12 program of the Department of Education Farm Tourism is also integrated in all its programs as the center is situated in a beautiful and refreshing area in the Municipality of Borbon, Cebu, Philippines.

These courses with CoPR  on Driving NC II, Animal Production NC II, Horticulture NC II, Aquaculture NC II are offered in mixed program of instructions as per TESDA TRAINING REGULATION and program application.. This means that an online component is conducted through emails, cell phone calls, a blogspot intended for the purpose. A face to face engagement with trainees, technical experts and trainer/ facilitator will be held at ASKEDWELL Center and off-campus facilities or designated places and schedule as indicated in the multiple-- entry multiple- exit system with recognition of prior learning as its main strategy for the conduct of the course. The Adult- learning modality of instruction is the general approach to training.

A TESDA certified trainor must comply with two basic important requirements a. National Certificate II holder of a Skills Competency at full qualification  b. Completion and passing the Training Methodology Course I

This Training Methodology course I  contains the following, basic and common competency and the core competencies on 1. Plan Training Session 2. Facilitate Learning Session  3. Conduct Competency Assessment 4 Supervise Work-based learning 5 Manage learning facilities 6.Utilize electronic media in facilitating learning

A participant to the Training Methodology I of TESDA must be computer literate and brings a laptop during sessions.

The trainor , Doctor in Technology Education  is also a Driving NC II  Assessor for having complied with all requirements in the process as Driving NC II assessor. ( CLICK THE LINK TO COURSE ON  D

The training programs of ASKEDWELL always incorporate as add- ons or pluses to a course. Thus. Driving NC II course incorporates topics on healthy food , healthy lifestyle and healthy exercise..We believe that   " Healthy and defensive drivers are safe drivers-"SBM.

The health and safety components shall be conducted in the beautiful area of Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu , Philippines, where the Takyong thrives and other tourist destinations are available

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Organic agriculture concepts will also be the topic of discussion during meals and snack breaks during the technical discussions on automotive maintenance tips and the decade for road safety.

AGRICULTURAL CROPS PRODUCTION NC I

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

 The trainor is a member of the Technical Expert Panel that drafted the  Organic Agriculture Production NC II of the Training Regulation of TESDA

This is the copyright of the Book on Health and Wellness the natural way thru Exercise 60 more or less

Certificate on Organic Agriculture Production NCII as per TESDA Copr Issued to ACES Polytechnic College as the first and only registered Organic Agriculture Production NC II training provider as registered with TESDA , the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority 

CERTIFICATES OF PROGRAM REGISTRATION ISSUED 

BY TESDA REGION VII ON AGRI-FISHERY COURSES.

DRIVING NC II

ANIMAL PRODUCTION NC II

AQUACULTURE NC II

HORTICULTURE NC II

IPO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

BULLETIN BOARD # 2 GENERAL INFO w/ Rudy Delima

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           We are offering Technical Vocational Education and Training Courses. .

         For the initial offering, we offer Driving NC II  and in the pipeline are Automotive Servicing NCI II, Animal Production NCII , Horticulture NC II. Aquaculture NC II.  Animal Production   and Horticulture NC II uses both conventional and  natural farming - organic agriculture technologies. These programs can be offered free of charge if we get the support from government agencies  or an applicant qualifies for scholarship.

             We have partner institutions which are offering TESDA and CHED programs such as ACES Polytechnic College of Panabo City, a Nationally Accredited Private Extension Service Provider of the Agricultural Training Institute of the Department of Agriculture. ACES Polytechnic College is Headed by President / CEO Dr Francisco P de la Pena, Jr a former TESDA administrator of Dipolog School of Fisheries and Chief Admin of Dep Ed in Region  11 .
        
              We express our gratitude to Dr. Francisco P de la Pena, Jr and  Mr. Charlie Taguiam, the owner of the building and lot where the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp is located, for providing full support to its vision, mission and goals. Without their personal commitment and action to help, this effort to set-up a training facility will take a long time to achieve. 

                  

        The following is a short introduction of the Board of Directors , the Policy Making Body of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp. for you to know them.

       Dr Vicenta B. Maranga, Chairperson, is a Doctor of Education and retired District Supervisor of Dep Ed. She was a principal, teacher and a guidance counselor and participates in church activities whenever she can. She is the treasurer of the Board and acts a guidance counselor for the career guidance services. 

       Engr. Oscar S. Ma, a Professional Mechanical Engineer is the auditor. He is well-known in the industrial arena in Cebu as he is active in Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc., Coast Guard Auxillary, and many other groups. He is known as a trustworthy partner in many endeavors. He is also the Industry Coordinator for Visayas.

            Mr. Vianney D. Garol, a former catholic monk who worked with a bank assigned in rural development. He is President of TRIM consultants and General Manager of ACES Natural Farming Institute. Mr. Garol is in Mindanao 

            Ms. Michelle Maranga-Cuerquis, School Head, the Executive Assistant of the Marco Polo Hotel General Manager and the model TESDA graduate and named as TESDA Idol of Region 7. She is a holder of TESDA Food and Beverage NC III  certificate and AQ TQ certificate holder. She is the Board Secretary.

           Dr. Silvano B. Maranga, President /Chief Executive Officer and founder is a Doctor in Technology Education and a former Regional Director of TESDA region 7, 10 and 11. During his stint as Regional Director, he was concurrently assigned as National TESDA Marketing Officer of the Dangal ng Barangay which was a project to reach out to communities for skills training and livelihood programs. He is a member of the Technical Expert Panel that formulated the TESDA Organic Agriculture Production NC II. He is multi-skilled being a graduate of Don Bosco Technical High School. He is presently the President and CEO of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp and owns copyright of a book on Health and Wellness.

       Engr. Mark Wernher P. Maranga, Registrar, works with Globe, Trainor in computer networking, Com E.

       Mrs. Menia P. Maranga, Finance officer, Commercial cooking NC II holder, BS Chemistry Graduate

      Mr. Gregorio Mercado, Certified Security Professional, Driving NCII coordinator. facilitator, Security trainor NC II, Talisay City, Cebu

     Mr. Charlie Taguiam, Owner, Proline Industries, Mandaue City, Sponsor, coordinator

     Mr. Emilio Biore and Mrs Fredeswinda S. Biore, Retired Principals, coordinator guidance and religious leader 

     Mr. Junrey Pinaapol, Higaonon youth leader, coordinator

     Engr. Manuel B. Maranga, Electronics and Communication Engineer, former ABS CBN chief technician and GMA -Cebu

     Mr. Augustin Cuerta , Farm Assistant, in-charge with the building and farm maintenance. He will also facilitate training in the center.

     Mr. Antonio Concha, TESDA former TESDA Admin officer, coordinator in Catmon, Cebu

     Engr. Macario B. Maranga, works with Fairchild, Lapulapu City, coordinator

      Engr. Vicente B. Maranga, Prof. Elec. Engr., 10th place in the Board Examinations, Electrical Engineering through self-review

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BARANGAY CLEARANCE AND RESOLUTION ISSUED BY THE OFFICIALS OF BARANGAY  BONGDO , BORBON, CEBU AS A GESTURE OF SUPPORT TO THE TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT THE ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER CORP ARE PLANNING TO OFFER.

June 13, 2013

The officers of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp visited the Barangay Bongdo, Borbon as the location or address of the Non-stock Non-profit corporation.

We are glad to know that the Barangay Captain Hon. Severino Mondonedo is aware of programs conducted in the area and needs follow-up assistance. During the informal discussion that transpired, we believe that the community will benefit  from the programs of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness through a focused community outreach program.

Barangay councilors , Mr. Alexander Cole cell 09351576091 and councilor Wilfreda Metoda cell 09169497428 are present during the informal discussion and shared some information to support the need for skills program in the area.

A quick orientation on how to use the internet was done and how it can contribute to the training process for the community members of Barangay, Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu. Barangay Capt Severino Mondenedo eagerly shows his interest to learn the process of getting information from the blogspot.

The officials of Barangay Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu are listed for prosperity as this post will remain here in the next five years or more:

Barangay Captain :   Hon  Severino Mondenedo

Barangay Kagawads:

Abadias Retuerto

Alexander Cole

Felilia Retuerto

Gino Custodio

Rofil Vanguardia

Wilfreda Metoda

Joaquin Lucero

SK Chairman Leonico Monta

Barangay Secretary Jeserin Sisa

Barangay  Treasurer Dina Oleo

from left: Mrs Menia Maranga, Mr Charlie Taguiam, owner of lot and building where ASKEDWELL stands, Mr Emilio Biore, ret principal. Dr. Silvano B Maranga

 A VISIT TO THE RESIDENCE OF RETIRED PRINCIPAL EMILIO BIORE AND WIFE PREDISVENDA  BIORE TOGETHER WITH ENGR OSCAR MA, KAG WILFREDA METODA, MRS MENIA MARANGA, MR. ANTONIO CONCHA FORMER ADMIN OF TESDA, BRY CAPT SEVERINO MONDENEDO,  KAG. ALEXANDER COLE AND MR. VOLTAIR MARANGA. The group commits to support the training program of the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp

visit of Dr. Vicenta B Maranga, Chairman of ASKEDWELL to the residence of Mr and Mrs Emilio Biore together with Mr. Junrey Piniapole and Dr. Silvano B. Maranga

A little bit of history: During my stint as Regional Director of TESDA Region 7, Mr. Rudy Deliima implemented a community-based  training in Barangay Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu. That was in Cy 1998 and if I recall correctly the project involved raising chicken and other livestock. I remember visiting Barangay Bongdo in 1998  to talk with the trainees of the association of farmers headed by Mr. Rudy Delima. The training activities of the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp is expected to continue the development programs as envisioned in CY 1998.

Rudy Delima wuth wife Willy, Dr. Maranga and wife Menia Maranga

The Barangay officials of Bongdo Borbon took time to meet Rudy Delima , his visit after more than ten years .

Rudy Delima with wife Willy together with Mr. and Mrs Emilio and Fredesvinda Biore

Rudy Delima  visits Barangay Bongdo , 2014-01-04

Dr. Vicenta Biore- Maranga, Chairman of the Board of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp made a site visit to the training facilities

Dr. Franciso P de la Pena, Jr. visited ASKEDWELL to assess the potential linkages of ACES Polytechnic College

MR AGUSTIN OSTING CUERTA  FARM ASSISTANT and in-charge with the building and farm maintenance. He will also train in the center.

This is the side view of the training center. It is made of concrete and a chicken house and pigpen is also in the area together with the plants and trees for the animal production and horticulture program

Preparation for the opening of the ASKEDWELL Center Orientation of Technical Staff,

A CHICKEN HOUSE IS PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF CHARLIE TAGUIAM FOR THE TRAINING IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION . It is located in the upper left corner in the picture above.

Meeting with TESDA trainors experts on the Agri-fishery courses; Animal Production NC II, Horticulture NC II and Aquaculture NC II , Ms  Gilda Quirante, Mr. Marino Servida ,  Mr. Armando Layese with Dr. Silvano B Maranga

Barangay Officials of Bongdo, Borbon, Cebu; Bry Captain Hon. Abdias C. Retuerto, Kag. Norma s. Monsanto, Kag. Felilia c. Retuerto, Kag.Rofil C. Vanguanderdia, Kag. Eliezer M. Mondenra, Bry Secretary Jesserin M. Sisa

Discussions on the Training for Work Scholarship of TESDA for Trainees of a TESDA Registered Program

Barangay Captain Abdias C. Retuerto delivering the welcome message in behalf of the people of Barangay Bongdo, Borbon , Cebu who have suffered damages from the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda.

Farm Owner, Engr. Roseller R. Balaod, expresses support to the agri-fishery training programs of Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp to rehabilitate and develop the community of Barangay Bongdo, Borbon Cebu

Trained in agricultural technologies, Kag Rofil C. Vanguardia offers to help and provide available tools for soil testing which the Department of Agriculture entrusted to him for the community

Kag Norma S. Monsanto is focusing efforts to assist the women in the  community with livelihood projects,

Ms Gilda T. Quirante expounding on the need to develop the agri-fishery sector which will provide food and healthy option to the people in the ommunity

Chicken is raised in a free range and natural way

This rain -fed concrete water tanks provide water to plants and the fish  pond.

A simple hog pen shall be expanded or replicated with modifications to meet the requirements for a model on organic hog pen in line with the policy to transform conventional agriculture to organic agriculture as defined by RA 10068 and the Philippine National Standard.. 

 A minor damage due to typhoon on areas allocated to training for the Agri-fisheries sector will not deter the community and the center to organize for TESDA registered programs.

A month after the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda, technical experts from TESDA Siquijor and Cebu visited the Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp to assess on the possibility  to offer Courses in Animal Production NC II, Horticulture NC II and Aquaculture NC II

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On Tuesday June 18, 2013 the  team of the Action  for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center Corp visited the Municipal office of Borbon, to arrange for the Fire Safety Certificate, Memorandum for Health Services and Mayors Permit. These documents are needed for the issuance of TESDA Registration of the Programs that are to be offered at the Center. We were accommodated well provided assistance by Mr Roland Bucog, Engr Rivera, Mila Sollano .Mr. Junrey Pinaapol, a Higaonon youth leader from Northern Mindanao, during my assignment as TESDA 10 Regional Director has settled in Bongdo, Borbon. He is providing support in sending information and arranging for visits to officers and members of the community for the center.

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THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES OF DR SILVANO B. MARANGA, FORMER TESDA DIRECTOR OF TESDA REG 7, REG 10 AND REGION 11 ARE SOME OF THE DOCUMENTS WHICH SHOW THE QUALIFICATION OF THE INCORPORATOR. HE STARTED HIS CAREER IN TESDA UNDER THE THEN NATIONAL MAN POWER AND YOUTH COUNCI  AND JOINED THE SKILLS  TRAINING AND  TESTING  AS BASIC MECHANIC TRAINOR WITH SKILLS IN LATHE MACHINE OPERATIONS, SHAPER AND OTHER MACHINING EQUIPMENT. HE HAD BEEN TRAINED AS A MECHANIC AND HAVE 3 YEAR WORK AS A TAXI DRIVER. HE PASSED THE HOUSEWIRING ELECTRICIAN TEST. HE TRAINED AS A WELDER IN GAS AND ELECTRIC, SHEETMETAL WORK, PLUMBING. AS A REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN REGION 10, HE CLOSELY WORKED WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS AND TRAINORS IN VARIOUS AGRI-BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDING ANIMAL PRODUCTION, HORTICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE.

THE PROJECTS ON BIOGAS DIGESTER CONSTRUCTION WAS AN IMPORTANT SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE THAT DR. SILVANO B. MARANGA EMBARKED ON IN TESDA REGION 10, IN ADDITION TO THE HYDROPONICS AND USE OF DUCKWEED AS ORGANIC FERTILIZER. 

THESE CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED TO HIM NOW THAT HE IS NO  LONGER A REGIONAL DIRECTOR.  AS  A DOCTOR IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, MANY OF THE TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES CAN BE APPLIED IN AGRO-FISHERY AND INDUSTRIALCOURSES OFFERED BY THE ACTION FOR SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER CORP.

 DR. SILVANO B. MARANGA IS PRESENTLY A HOLDER OF A COPYRIGHT ISSUED BY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE ON A BOOK AUTHORED BY HIM ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS, EXERCISE 60 MORE OR LESS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE

These are some of the Tribal Leaders who have supported Dr.Silvano B Maranga during his tour of duty in Nortthern Mindanao. This picture was taken during his graduation in Doctor in Technology Education in Mindanao University of Science and Technology

This is the Certificate of Confirmation  of Dr. Silvano B. Maranga  issued by the National Commission on Indigenous People affirming the endorsement of the tribal leaders