The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has distributed livelihood assistance to workers in the pyrotechnics/fireworks industry in Bocaue town in Bulacan province whose businesses were affected by the pandemic.

According to DOST-3 Regional Director Julius Caesar Sicat, the agency organized a series of training on meat processing for the Bocaue Fireworks Displaced Workers (BFDW) group as an alternative source of livelihood.

He said the training was complementary to the food processing equipment earlier provided by DOST under its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program.

According to a Philippine News Agency report, the training covered the preparation of processed meat products such as longganisa, tocino, siomai, ham, embutido, lumpia, and burger patties.

Training modules were provided to the participants containing complete lists of ingredients and procedures, it added.

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