DTI sponsors SME Roving Academy

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 4, 2015) - Engr. Nenita Barroso, trade and industry provincial director, orients some 300 participants about the Promotion of Green Economic Development (ProGED) during the SME Roving Academy (SMERA) at the JLC Hall on July 30. ProGED Project is a joint undertaking of the Department of Trade and Industry-Regional Operations Group and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The program aims to enhance the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises by helping them adopt climate-smart and environment-friendly strategies by using the value chain approach. (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Quality control pushed for SMEs

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 4, 2015) - Nilda Cordero of Sultan Kudarat shows to aspiring young entrepreneurs the method on how to assure tablea (cocoa beans) have good quality during the techno-training on cacao processing in line with the SME Roving Academy program at the JLC Hall on July 30. (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Roving academy attracts hundreds

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 4, 2015) – Bayong-making instructor Anunciacion Alang (extreme right) teaches banig weaver Miriam Karim and Sister Pelenatita Petelo of the Business Resource Center during the SME Roving Academy program at the JLC Hall on July 30. The event was attended by over 300 participants from different public and private schools and local entrepreneurs of Maitum. The program aims to enhance and nurture the growth of the small, medium enterprises in the community. (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tinagak-making skill shared

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 4, 2015) - United Maligang Farmers of Kiamba representative Ricardo Anora teaches Perlita Ampodia, Municipal Council of Women chairperson, how to weave tinagak (abaca fibers) during the tinagak making and business matching at the JLC Hall on July 30 in line with the SME Roving Academy program. (Joylyn Ty/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Maasim women get P0.5M project from DTI

MAASIM, Sarangani (July 23, 2015) - The Department of Trade and Industry-Sarangani Provincial Office releases on July 13 P500,000 to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Maasim for the implementation of projects under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB). The objective of BuB is to develop the overall capacity of LGUs. Aside from delivering basic social services, they will also become income-generating hubs for growth that develop industries to provide jobs and livelihood for their people. Municipal Planning and Development Officer Alberto Arquillano received the check together with municipal officials and members of the Maasim Council of Women, the program target beneficiary. (DTI SARANGANI)

 

DTI releases P1.4M for Kiamba project

KIAMBA, Sarangani (July 23, 2015) - The Department of Trade and Industry-Sarangani Provincial Office releases Monday, July 20, P1,383,500 to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kiamba to finance the implementation of projects under the Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB). DTI Sarangani provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso said “these funds will finance locally-identified projects by the LGU and will focus on supporting local industries and will help support small entrepreneurs become competitive.” Municipal Administrator Rose Katimbang, who received the check in behalf of Mayor Raul Martinez, expressed her gratitude to DTI. She said this fund will be used in the establishment of coconut water processing project to serve as an alternative livelihood program for women of Barangay Lomuyon which is aimed at reducing poverty in the area. (DTI SARANGANI)

DTI runs info campaigns on EU GSP +

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 22, 2015) – Under its Doing Business with Free Trade Areas Program, the Department of Trade and Industry-Sarangani Provincial Office conducts an information session on the European Union’s Generalized Scheme Preference Plus (EU GSP+) for micro entrepreneurs, exporting companies, public officials and civil society organizations of Sarangani on April 16. The EU GSP+ allows beneficiary countries to export 6,274 products to any of the 28 members of the EU bloc at zero tariffs for a period of 10 years. The Philippines, the only beneficiary country of the scheme in Southeast Asia, qualified for the EU GSP+ in December last year. Before gaining the EU GSP+ status, the country was a beneficiary of the regular GSP program which only covered 6,209 products, from which 2,442 products were subject to zero duty and the rest subject to lower tariffs.

Exporters and other interest entrepreneurs can also visit online resources. For more information on the scheme, these can be accessed from http://exporthelp.europa.eu and http://www.dti.gov.ph/dti/index.php/resources. (DTI Sarangani for SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

DTI-Sarangani rolls out i-PMDP

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 1, 2015) - The Department of Trade and Industry – Sarangani provincial office has presented its enhanced business development program called the Integrated Product and Market Development Project (i-PMDP) to local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) engaged in processed food cluster.

The processed food cluster is one of the prioritized subsectors under DTI’s industry clustering strategy.

The goal of i-PMDP, presented by DTI provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso on February 25, is to increase and sustain the supply of exportable-quality processed products of the province by identifying and harmonizing a common product and market development intervention/assistance between diverse sectors of the processed food industry.

This time, the project is one of the provincial initiatives of DTI to help local entrepreneurs prepare for the ASEAN integration. This move to regional economic cooperation will largely benefit the entrepreneurs of Sarangani placed in a strategic area near to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, among others.

As Sarangani processed food products have so much potential in the ASEAN Market, national standards for food preparation, handling and manufacturing are necessary requirements before exportation. Through this concept, DTI aims to prepare the local entrepreneurs position themselves and their businesses to move up to the stages/levels of development (Export-Pathways), Engr. Barroso said as she presented the project to the participants.

One of the strategies of the project is to refer the submitted products of project enrollees to a certified food technologist for business and product diagnosis and capacity training.

Submission for nutrient fact study to Food and Nutrient Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology and preparation to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) for FDA-LTO (Licensed-to-operate) accreditation are also part of the project activities.

The project has a five-stage phases that will run for six months (February to July) where project enrollees will begin on-boarding until they graduate from the program.

Abigail May Garcia, a certified food technologist, graced the event by encouraging the local food processors to proactively participate in the program. She would provide a one-on-one consultancy session to every association.

The next step after this orientation program is the signing of Memorandum of Understanding on March 9 with the 15 pre-assessed MSME. (DTI for SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

DTI-Sarangani rolls out i-PMDP

ALABEL, Sarangani (March 1, 2015) - Provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso (standing) of the Department of Trade and Industry – Sarangani provincial office presents on February 25 the enhanced business development program called the Integrated Product and Market Development Project (i-PMDP) to local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) engaged in processed food cluster. The goal of i-PMDP is to increase and sustain the supply of exportable-quality processed products of the province by identifying and harmonizing a common product and market development intervention/assistance between diverse sectors of the processed food industry. (DTI/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sarangani marks CMW with energy conservation drive

By BEVERLY C. PAOYON

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 16, 2014) – The Consumer Welfare Month (CMW) kicked off in Sarangani with a series of activities geared towards energy conservation and safety measures with the Department of Energy (DOE) hosting this year’s month-long celebration.

With the theme “Sapat na Impormasyon: Susi sa Wastong Paggamit ng Enerhiya,” Delia Sy of DOE Mindanao Field Office said the department has been conducting a chain of activities aimed at assisting, educating and empowering consumers to instill vigilance against unsafe petroleum products practices.

DOE’s hosting of the Consumer Welfare Month, she said,  would highlight their aggressive campaign on the use of “alternative fuels’ safe and correct practices in the downstream oil industry and energy efficiency and conservation as a way of life” thru holding of symposia which are among the lined-up activities consumers could expect from this month’s celebration.

Sy said the energy sector should continue to work hard to support and sustain this unprecedented economic growth and development “to avoid recurrence of brownouts” that have been happening in Mindanao.

Lamenting on this, she then appealed for consumers to apply energy conservation not only in homes but in work places as well.

Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon, on the other hand, said using the renewable power potential of the Philippines would likely address issues on power shortage. In the Capitol, street lights are already solar powered as he also revealed a forthcoming plan of installing solar panels in the Capitol which Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao is currently scrutinizing at the level of the legislative branch.

Meanwhile, Department of Trade and Industry Sarangani provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso reported that usual monitoring of prices would still be conducted in support to the consumers’ right to choose over quality products.

CWM is held every month of October pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1098 and spearheaded by the National Consumer Affairs Council as backed by Republic Act 7394, otherwise known as the “Consumer Act of the Philippines,” to improve the management, coordination and effectiveness of the nation’s consumer programs.(Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Students briefed on Sulong Sarangani

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 15, 2014) – Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon inspires Sarangani student-participants in the quiz bowl organized by the Department of Trade and Industry-Sarangani during the opening of the Consumer Welfare Month at the Capitol Monday, October 13. Gov. Solon emphasized that the thrust of Sulong Sarangani is to promote free market competition for the benefit of the people-consumers because they can choose the best alternative. His flagship program, with Cong. Manny Pacquiao, Vice Gov. Jinkee Pacquiao, board members, and the municipal and barangay affairs, is a convergence of both public and private resources and investments to achieve prosperity with equality. (Kim Wendell Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

DTI opens Consumer Welfare Month celebration

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 14, 2014) - Trade and industry provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso opens the celebration of Consumer Welfare Month with the Provincial Local Government Unit of Sarangani and Department of Energy Monday, October 13. The theme is “Sapat na Impormasyon: Susi sa Wastong Paggamit ng Enerhiya.” (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan products launched

GLAN, Sarangani (October 3, 2014) - Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon with DTI provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso opens a box of delicious buko pie, one of the local products launched in line with the town’s October 8 centennial foundation anniversary Wednesday, October 1. The product launching of the Glan's Best Virgin Coconut Oil and Glan's Best Buko Pie was a big success. (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE)

Trade and tourism officials open SMEs Pasalubong Bazaar

GLAN, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) – Mayor Victor James Yap, Sr. with Department of Trade and Industry 12 assistant regional director Dorecita Delima, municipal administrator Dra. Candelaria Yap, and Region 12 and Sarangani tourism council president Michelle Solon cut the ceremonial ribbon at the opening of the SMEs Pasalubong Bazaar on Tuesday, September 30, showcasing processed foods, crafts and fashion compliments made by local producers and invited small and medium enterprises. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tabo sa Mercado opens exhibits

GLAN, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - Department of Trade and Industry 12 assistant regional director Dorecita Delima, Mayor Victor James Yap Sr., and municipal administrator Candelaria Yap open the Tabo sa Mercado Barangay Showcase Tuesday, September 30. The booth showcase is a competition among the 31 barangays of Glan vying for the best booth contest that represents a perfect replica of its people, culture, and tourism destinations. (Tres B. Besana/ ARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayor Yap opens Glan’s trade fair

GLAN, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) – Mayor Victor James Yap, Sr. welcomes guests to the launching of Glan Centennial Trade Fair 2014 Tuesday, September 30, which promotes the town’s investments in agri-trade as well as its tourism destinations. (Tres Besana/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Glan opens trade fair for centennial anniversary

By Beverly C. Paoyon

GLAN, Sarangani (October 1, 2014) - A trade fair was launched in Glan on Tuesday (September 30) to strengthen direct partnership between consumers and the town’s local producers.

Dubbed as Glan Centennial Trade Fair 2014, this event would not only set promotion of the town’s agri-products, tourism and related services but also intends to impact at improving lives of small entrepreneurs which comprise the country’s economic backbone.

Sarangani Department of Trade and Industry provincial director Engr. Nenita Barroso accounted for 96.9 percent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which cover 70 percent of the labor force in the Philippines.

Glan is the leading copra producer in the region but Barroso lamented this could not sustain alongside the increasing poverty population of the town. Hence, she said, “economic development catalysts must initiate projects and activities to balance the rising economy of the town.”

With the trade fair placed in a higher scale of product promotions and market matching, she said it would help Glan in positioning itself from “publishing what has been accomplished and at the same time strategize for the future - always anticipating trends and leading the way to the solutions of tomorrow.”

Displays of products are found in the Tabo sa Mercado Barangay Showcase and in the SMEs Pasalubong Bazaar until the town’s centennial anniversary on October 8.

Currently, around 28 exhibitors have already registered in the pasalubong bazaar which came from as far as Marikina, Naga Cebu, Davao, South Cotabato, General Santos City and Sarangani Province.

The booths in the Tabo sa Mercado exhibit tourism destinations and the best of the existing and potentials products of the 31 barangays that comprise Glan.

For his part, Glan municipal tourism chairman Dr. Tranquilino Ruiz hoped that aside from the coco-based products, Glan would likewise be seen potential for other agri products like cut flowers, fruits and coffee especially in the cold and mountainous areas of the town. (Beverly C. Paoyon/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

DTI rolls out GPP project

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 11, 2014) – DTI Sarangani Provincial Director Engr. Nenita Barroso (3^rd from left), Mayor Corazon Grafilo (5^th from left) and other officials pose during the ceremonial turnover of DTI-Sarangani Grassroots Participatory Process (GPP) project fund to LGU-Alabel recently. DTI-Sarangani initially released P206,000 for the town’s GPP, a bamboo development project. GPP for Alabel has a total budget of P1.5 million. The turnover was held during the flag-raising ceremony in front of the municipal hall. Also in photo are (from left) Heherson Demaala, CSO representative; Municipal Councilor Joel Aton, Vice Mayor Vic Paul Salarda, DTI-Sarangani GPP staff John Landasan, Assistant Treasurer Violeta Ferolino and Municipal Agriculturist Henry Daguplo. (ESDA/DTI-SP)

23rd Minbizcon opens in Gensan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 3, 2014) – Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (2nd from left) and General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera (in white shirt) lead the opening of the 23rd Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) and its Trade Fair & Exhibit Monday, September 1, with the theme "Growth Beyond Convergence," hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Gensan and Sarangani, Sarangani Provincial Government, Gensan City Government, MinDA, and DTI. The opening of the conference started with a ceremonial "door opening” of the trade fair& exhibit at Veranza Mall. This year’s Minbizcon was attended by thousands of personalities from the academe, business sector and government agencies from Mindanao, including participants from Visayas and Luzon, and foreign delegates. Highlight of the gathering is the upcoming ASEAN economic integration. Also in photo are Sarangani DTI head Engr. Nenita Barroso (extreme left) and Minbizcon organizer Rey Billena (extreme right). (Kim Windell V. Tiblani/PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE)

Red Cross thanks Gov. Solon

ALABEL, Sarangani (August 7, 2014) - Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon (3rd from left) receives a plaque of appreciation and token for the partnership, sterling contribution, commitment and support selflessly extended to the success of implementation of the 2013 Dugtong Buhay Project Blood Service Program during the flag raising ceremony at Capitol on August 4. Federico Yadao, medical technologist, also received a plaque of appreciation from Philippine Red Cross represented by member of the board Engr. Nenita Barroso (center). Also in photo are Board Member Cesar Nallos Jr. (extreme left), Board Member Virgilio Clark Tobias (2nd from left), Dr. Arvin Alejandro, OIC-Provincial Health Officer (3rd from right) and Nemrad Butil of Provincial Environment Natural Resources office. (Jake T. Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)