26/09/2026
𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 | 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐆𝐕𝐀𝐓) 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
The Local Government Unit of Milagros, through the 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎) under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Hon. Natividad Isabel R. Magbalon, and in partnership with DICT Region V - Bicol Masbate successfully conducted the General Virtual Assistance Training (GVAT) to equip local jobseekers with in-demand, competitive digital skills.
The comprehensive workforce development initiative spearheaded by the PESO Manager spanned three intensive phases:
• 5-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (July 13–17, 2026) – Focused on foundational VA concepts, core digital tools, and hands-on classroom instruction.
• 5-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (July 18–22, 2026) – Simulation of real-world remote work environments and online task ex*****on.
• 10-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 (July 23–31, 2026) – Practical application through creating digital marketing, branding, and content materials.
To mark the full completion of the program, a 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 was held on September 9, 2026, at the Municipal Government Center Conference Hall, recognizing 16 successful trainees.
The activity was attended by Municipal Administrator Mr. Alfredo B. Revil (who represented the Municipal Mayor and delivered an inspiring message to the completers), SB Member Hon. Jemmery Madrilejos, LnB President Hon. Ruth M. Beluso, DICT Provincial Officer Mr. Michael V. Cantorna, DICT Focal Person Engr. Aubrey A. Oliva, and Learning Resource Speaker Ms. Maria Jamaica MJ Soriano who served as the primary instructor throughout the training program.
Congratulations to all graduates, medalists, and special awardees! LGU Milagros-PESO remains committed to expanding digital employment pathways for every Milagreños.
