DOST-PSTC Cagayan and LGU Tuguegarao City joined hands in training thirty (30) women of Libag Norte of Tuguegarao City last October 10, 2019 on Perfume and Soap Formulation.
Everyone was so excited when Ms. Elise M. Lucas, Project Assistant II of PSTC Cagayan started the training. The perfume formulation meant a lot to them. “Kahit sino pala kayang gumawa ng pabango” a participant said. Ms. Lucas also taught them in the product costing and found an income of a hundred pesos for every 250 ml of perfume.
The participants were also trained to formulate their own dishwashing liquids where they can get an income of P15 for a 500ml dishwashing liquid which can be sold 35 pesos in the market.
The activity aimed to establish an economic activity for women . This free training facilitated by the Provincial Science and Technology Center-Cagayan prioritizes women to become income earners for their family. “Masaya ako at napili niyo ang aming barangay sa mga opportunity na ganito.” their barangay captain, Hon. Raymundo Magora said.
Perfumes have become a part of personal necessities and perfumes are here to stay!