Livelihood Training at Artex, Brgy. Panghulo

Soroptimist International of Malabon held livelihood trainings on Bangus Deboning at Artex Housing Village in Barangay Panghulo, on March 1, 2013. 

Artex has been permanently submerged in flood waters since 2004. However, during storms, the depth of the water at the compound can reach up to 10 feet. Some time ago, people used to walk the streets of Artex rather than paddle. Most of the residents are poor and have very little options but to stay. 

Though half-submerged, a home is still a home and residents have employed makeshift boats to get around and even earn a living from by ferrying residents and visitors. 

Soroptimist International of Malabon is confident that women who benefitted from the livelihood trainings will be able to put to good use their acquired skills and earn extra income at the fish markets or start their own business selling deboned fresh, marinated or smoked bangus. Wholesome and nutritious "sopas" or creamy chicken and macaroni soup was also distributed to the children in the area to supplement their diet.

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