In the spirit of serbisyong may pagkakaisa, sa TESDA, basta sama-sama, kayang-kaya, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Region II, through the initiative of Aparri Polytechnic Institute (API), extended help to the victims of Super Typhoon Nando dubbed as “TESDA SARANAY” on October 2–13, 2025 at Camiguin Island, Cagayan. The activity was conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE) – Cagayan-Kalinga-Apayao Chapter coordinated by Engr Nixon Lorenzo

Spearheaded by Vocational School Administrator III, Fr. Francisco Gringo C. Tagabi, the TESDA Saranay mission aimed to provide immediate assistance and technical support to the affected residents of Barangays Naguilian, Balatubat, and Minabel (Sitio Morol), which were among the hardest hit areas in the island.

Through the combined efforts of TESDA trainers and volunteers, the team accomplished the following:

Repaired nine (9) houses, the Day Care Center, and the Evacuation Center of Barangay Naguilian;

Installed and provided free solar charging stations that benefitted three (3) barangays;

Repaired eight (8) motorcycle engines, three (3) small engines, and two (2) sound systems;

Conducted a Social Marketing Advocacy Campaign (SMAC) at Calayan High School – Camiguin Annex;

Facilitated a competency-based training on PhotoVoltaic (PV) Installation and Basic House Wiring for 36 participants from the same school; and

Distributed and installed construction materials, including galvanized iron sheets, umbrella nails, and sealing compounds, for the restoration of damaged homes and facilities.

The TESDA Saranay mission was made possible through the support of the IIEE–Cagayan-Kalinga-Apayao Chapter, which donated materials such as G.I. sheets, nails, and sealants to aid in house repairs.

TESDA Aparri Polytechnic Institute trainers who served in Camiguin Island were Rommel G. Baloloy, Pedro R. Patrono, Jaylord V. Unista, Jordan L. Reyes, Reynaldo T. Dizon, and Mark Anthony Romina, whose commitment and selfless service embodied TESDA’s advocacy for community development and empowerment.

The success of the TESDA Saranay in Camiguin Island stands as a testament to TESDA’s mission of delivering skills with compassion—proving once again that TESDA is not only about training people for jobs, but also about building hope and resilience in communities.