Out of 101 graduates representing various provinces in the Caraga Region, 24 mentees from Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) donned their KMME Graduate Sashes, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

This achievement highlights TMC's unwavering commitment to brightening the futures of community stakeholders, particularly those benefiting from the company’s livelihood assistance programs.

The KMME program, an initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), aims to empower micro and small enterprises by enhancing their management skills through a comprehensive 10-module mentorship curriculum.

During the ceremony, TMC celebrated the exceptional talents of its mentees. Joan Degran of the Claver Red Mountain Agriculture Cooperative (CREMACO) was recognized as the Best Business Improvement Plan Presenter. Additionally, several mentees received accolades for their outstanding presentations, including:

Excellent Presenter Awardees:

• Lorna Arguelles – Urbiztondo Crop Producers Cooperative (UCPC)
• Helen Ruina – Hayanggabon Association of Tailors (HAT)
• Indayflor Bangga – Camam-onan Vegetable Producers Association (CAMVEGRA)
• Mirasol Tulod – Taganito Concern People Consumers Cooperative (TACPECCO)

Very Good Presenter Awardees:

• Rolito Ocon – Gagmayng Mananagat sa Wangke (GAMAWA)
• Marilyn Cañon – Panaghiusang Reporma Inisyatibong Magpalambo sa Ekonomiya (PRIME)
• Cecilia Vidad – Cagdianao Forest Seedling Pineapple Association (CAFSPIA)
• Teresita Paynados – Urbiztondo Rural Women's Workers Association (URWWAS)
• Edecía Galing – Capangdan Sabang Alliance for Sustainable Consumer Cooperative (CAPSASCCO)

The program is designed to facilitate weekly face-to-face interactions between mentors and mentees, deepening their understanding of finance, marketing, and essential business practices.

Through this program, TMC not only provides seed capital and support systems but also lays the groundwork for the long-term viability and sustainability of its partnered organizations.

From the TMC family, heartfelt congratulations go out to all the graduates, especially those from the company’s assisted people’s organizations. This milestone is not just a celebration of individual achievements, but a collective step toward building stronger, more resilient communities through enhanced entrepreneurial skills.

Taganito Mining Corporation remains committed to fostering growth and opportunity, paving the way for a brighter future for all.