Home Economics as a foundation for life skills and livelihood

Ellen Gervacio

doi:10.64591/8s35vz49

Authors

Ellen M. Gervacio College of Teacher Education, Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University, Zamboanga City 7000, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64591/8s35vz49

Keywords:

Home Economics, Life Skills, Livelihood

Abstract

Home Economics equips individuals with practical competencies—from nutrition and budgeting to sewing and caregiving—that foster self-reliance, strengthen families, and open livelihood pathways. Especially in crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, these life skills prove indispensable for household resilience. By integrating Home Economics into the Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) track and aligning it with TESDA certifications, Philippine education can nurture entrepreneurship and community development.

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