LEGAZPI CITY, June 16 -- At least 15 indigenous peoples (IP) members from Sto. Domingo, Albay, benefited from a short course on assembling solar nightlights and post lamps through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Southern Luzon Technological Colleges Foundation Institute (SLFTCI) on Tuesday.

TESDA-Bicol Regional Director Archie Grande said the short course is part of the micro-credential courses for community-based training, depending on community needs.

TESDA, through SLFTCI, taught hands-on assembly and maintenance of solar nightlights and post lamps, recognizing that skills development must be inclusive, accessible and responsive to communities.

"The identified IP beneficiaries identified tha...