Tuesday, December 28, 2010

OTOP Pasalubong Counter

Opens every Tuesdays and Saturdays, Passengers' Area, Makar Wharf (PPA), 
Calumpang, General Santos City 



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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

UPPSCO Opens Pasalubong Counter




The United Processors and Producers of South Cotabato Organization (UPPSCO) opened its very fist Pasalubong Counter inside the passengers-waiting area of the Philippine Ports Authority (Makar Wharf) in General Santos City on December 14, 2010. 

Initially, about 10 different Micro-Enterprises started selling their products in the Counter that included processed foods, recycled bags, and nito products. Edna Feliprada, the President of UPPSCO, said that "at last UPPSCO is starting to consolidate Proudly South Cotabato Products to the market." 

UPPSCO, organized in 2009, was the output of DTI's effort to develop ME networks that will help each other in terms of marketing support and other initiatives. 

The realization of the OTOP Pasalubong Counter was a joint effort of the Philippine Ports Authority, PLGU South Cotabato, and DTI (RuMEPP and CARP) South Cotabato. 

The Counter is initially open during travel schedules of sea vessels every Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Manager of PPA will also be supporting the idea to bring Proudly South Cotabato Products to the fishing vessels (passenger boats). 



Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Bricks bridge rural industry for sustainable community

Purok O. Belo Pottery Makers Association of San Felipe in Tantangan witnessed the signing of contract for the provision of Business Development Services (BDS) to the potters of the village. The project will include provision of enterprise development trainings, organizational development, product enhancement and development and others. 





Rex Soliven, president of POPMA, expressed its thanks for the assistance of RuMEPP. He believes that this project will help improve the products of local potters as well as help them understand the business cycles. Director Flora Gabunales of DTI SC is affirms the continued commitment to the development of rural micro-entrepreneurs.  





This initiative is in coordination with the Mindanao State University GenSan MPC. The project is supported by the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). RuMEPP is a poverty alleviating programme of the Government of the Philippines. 

Monday, November 22, 2010

DBP team strengthened and re-energized



Culture of peace at the workplace became the central theme of the recently concluded teambuilding activity of the staff on Development Bank of the Philippines--General Santos City Branch on November 20, 2010 at Lorega, Bukidnon (BUDA Area). Thanks to Sir Boyet, Mam Gemma and the rest of the DBP GenSan Team for a wonderful experience of understanding the corporate culture and allowing me to use peace-based (culture and development) approach in synergizing a team. 




The teambuilding activity is summarized as follows: 

TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More.”

Each session was devoted to self and others (THE PERSONS). The sessions believed in the contribution of inner’s personality to company’s developmental goals and aspirations. Each discovered on all possible types of conflicts and how are we going to address them. The session adhered to the principles of peace. At the end of all sessions and workshops, the activity hoped to have contributed to two of the five dimensions of change; that are personal and relational. These dimensions of change are also incorporated in the teamwork principles of group initiatives, leadership, and attainment of goals. 

Young hearts response to global climatic changes uniquely exposed

FORMULA 2010: Young hearts responses to global climatic changes. This was the theme of the recently concluded 2010 Math-Science Congress at Shalom Crest Wizard Academy in General Santos City on November 19-20, 2010.




Elementary and high school students from SCWA gathered to discuss issues on climate change in a fun and unique learning experience. The opening program commenced with the lighting of the torch and film showing of climate change related documentaries. The Official delegates of the congress were also presented to the members of the SCWA community.

The congress included the following activity. A debating competition was held. Student writers and leaders were also taught on making activity design that provides contribution to climate change issues. The proposals were presented to the members of City Council on November 20, 2010 in line with a tree-planting activity in Buayan River. Buayan River is recently known flood-prone area in General Santos City after typhoon Ondoy slightly hit the area in 2008. (Additional information: during rainy days, the road from Buayan going to Alabel is always flooded.)


Meanwhile, young artists were given chance to express their opinions about climate change through posters. A Climate Quiz Bee became another information drive as well. The Elemental Night on the evening of November 19 gathers various community-stakeholders on climate justice in SCWA.






(I am so glad that I was given a chance to be among the activity’s resource persons. Thanks to Jovar and Miss Erma for the assistance.)

Green novelty items readied for Christmas



Wastes corn husks from the corn fields of Centrala, Surallah, South Cotabato were never wastes. It is a "green" earth friendly material and it has provided income opportunities for poor families in Centrala, Surallah, South Cotabato. 

On November 22-23, 2010, 25 youth and women of Centrala reinvigorate their skills in making novelty items made from corn husks. This time their expected outputs are Christmas related novelty items that include wreaths, balls, Santa Clause, Christmas Trees and the like. Also, the tradition of making dolls that are replicas of the indigenous peoples in the barangay (village) and neighboring municipalities is still present.





Mrs. Neza Prayco, the trainer, is an advocate of using earth friendly materials in making novelty items. She has been in corn husk products making for many years as a volunteer trainer at elementary and secondary schools in her Municipality, in neighboring towns and with other Programmes and local government units.

The activity is being supported by the Rural Micro-Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP)in South Cotabato of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) It is co-implemented by the Women Indigenous Focus for Enhancement, Inc. (WIFE).

If you want more information about the products of Allah Valley Crafters Association, Neza’s Novelty Items and Pag-asa Youth Association of Central contact (+63) 0917-347-0832.




DTI Provincial Director Flora Gabunales is very optimistic that green-based products will be continue gain market acceptance as climate change adaptation campaign is very strong both in urban and rural setting.


Sunday, November 14, 2010

Lantaw: Glimpse of RuMEPP Implementation in South Cotabato (Series P09 Projects, Batch 1)

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The Mid-Term Implementation of RuMEPP in SC (January-August 2010)

Tagalog News: Micro-Enterprise Convergence Caravan Project ipinapatupad kasabay ng 10th T'nalak Festival

(Mula sa PIA 12.gov)
by Drew Hornales


Koronadal City (5 July) -- Kasabay ng ika-10 taong pagdiriwang ng T'nalak Festival sa South Cotabato, ipinapatupad ng Department of Trade and Industry ang Micro-Enterprise Convergence Caravan Project na may layong paunlarin ang entrepreneurial skills ng mga mamamayan lalo na yaong mga nasa rural areas.





Ayon kay DTI South Cotabato Provincial Director Flora P. Gabunales, ang Micro-Enterprise Convergence Caravan Project ay bahagi ng Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) na naglalayong maitaas ang entrepreneurship sa pamamagitan ng pag-develop ng kasalukuyang Micro-Enterprises (MEs) o paglikha ng panibagong MEs.
Ani Gabunales, ang pagsagawa ng Trade and Micro-Enterprise Public Advocacy Conference at orientation ng technology, trade projects at programs ng iba't ibang government line agencies ay itatampok sa week-long celebration ng T'nalak Festival.

Nagpahayag ng tiwala ang pamunuan ng DTI na sa pamamagitan ng Micro-Enterprise` Convergence Caravan Project ay maitaas ang kita at job opportunities hindi lamang sa mga rural communities kundi pati na rin sa buong lalawigan ng South Cotabato. (PIA12)

Pasalubong Mobile sang DTI-South Cotabato, naglibot na sa probinsya

KORONADAL CITY - Ginpatigayon ang isa ka malapnagon nga product promotion pinaagi sa "Pasalubong Mobile kag sa United Processors and Producers of South Cotabato angut sa Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) sang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa probinsya sang South Cotabato.



(from http://www.bomboradyo.com)

Nagsugod nga maglibot ang pasalubong mobile, isa ka mobile store-type, sa bug-os nga probinsya gikan pa sang Hunyo 22 tubtub 30 kag posible nga makaangkon liwat sang tsansa nga makalibot sa bug-os nga probinsya para sa isa ka product and micro-enterprising promotion sa masunod nga mga bulan.

Sa isa ka advocacy conference, ginpahayag ni DTI Provincial Director Flora Gabunales nga ang nasambit nga programa ang isa ka malapnagon nga kampanya sa pagpaumwad sang business development services nga mabaton sang mga magagmay nga negosyante sa probinsya.

Ginahulat man ni RuMEPP Provincial Officer Ernesto Casiple Jr. ang tanan nga mga interesado nga magagmay nga negosyante nga mangin benepisyaryo sang nasambit nga programa.



Nagpatuman man ang nasambit nga ahensiya sang "RuMEPP sa Radyo," isa ka aktibidad sang programa nga may tinutuyo nga makadul-ong sang impormasyon sa mga malayo nga lugar sang probinsya angut sa micro-entrepreneurship kag ginpasiguro nga makalab-ot didto ang nasambit nga serbisyo.

AIM-World Bank Mindanao Bridging Leaders Programmme (MBLP)

AIM-World Bank Mindanao Bridging Leaders Programmme (MBLP)
CLICK ON PIC FOR LINK: The overall objective of the program is to build a cadre of Bridging Leaders in Mindanao, who can address issues like peace, education, health, land conflicts, poverty, and poor local governance, among others. The MBLP is implemented by AIM Center for Bridging Leadership.

Bamboo Craft

Bamboo Craft
South Cotabato is proud of its bamboo craft. Please call ProTech Center for orders: 083-228-9738 or DTI SC at 083-2282659

B'LAAN INDIGENOUS NITO PRODUCTS

B'LAAN INDIGENOUS NITO PRODUCTS
Let's help B'laan Communities in Tampakan earn additional income by buying their products made of nito. Products include plates, baskets, hats, and others. Call directly the Municipal Agriculture Office of Tampakan at (083) 227-2902.

SWEET, SPICY AND CRUNCHY

SWEET, SPICY AND CRUNCHY
Mommy Juling's Atsara of BKR Foods continue to increase productivity, hence increasing its job generation and income. On its launching of its expanded processing plant on Oct. 23, BKR reported that it has increase its production from 60 kgs a month in the late 2008 to 600 kgs a month in 2010. Mommy Juling's Atsara is available at Gaisano Mall, KCC Malls, ACE Centerpoint and other convenient store. See its processing plant at Bayan, Polomolok, South Cotabato. Rona Ortiz will be happy to hear and know from you through (+63) 0919-461-0152.

CORN HUSK NOVELTY ITEMS

CORN HUSK NOVELTY ITEMS
Help protect environment, help our rural women and out-of-school youth from Surallah. Buy Novelty items for Christmas and any occasions (souvenirs and corporate giveaways) to Pag-Asa Youth Association of Centrala, Allah Valley Crafters Association and Neza's Novelty Items. Text or call (+63) 0917-347-0832.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS! CLEANSE TO A HEALTHY LIFE

HEALTH AND WELLNESS! CLEANSE TO A HEALTHY LIFE
Food supplements are never expensive and should never be. What we need now are 100% natural products (no synthetic materials or foreign bodies and no artificial preservatives added). For Jong Bajunaid of Tupi, South Cotabato helping others is very important. Her advocacy of natural healing and remembering old ways of healing and bring that to present scenario is never old. Buy mangosteen tonic, papaya cider, and coco-papaya vinegar from JNB Industries in Tupi, South Cotabato. Mam Jong will be happy to share her knowledge on the wonders of natural healing. She is a Gawad-Saka Awardee (farmer-scientist). You can reach her through (+63) 0916-795-3154.

BDS

BDS