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The Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) in South Cotabato recognizes outstanding women rural micro-entrepreneurs on July 12, 2011 at the ProTech Center, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
Seven women were given recognition in honor of their continued passion for enterprise development. The winners were judged not only in-terms of employment generation, business management and income but also in terms of their contribution to the community using micro-enterprise as a tool.
The winners were:
a. Elizabeth Rafal--Niños Food Products, Tupi (Big Sister ME) and
b. Marie de Leon--Single Parents Association, Polomolok (Emerging ME).
Other finalists include:
Big Sister ME
a. Edna Feliprada---South Valley Foods, Banga
Emerging ME
a. Rona H. Ortiz, BKR Foods of Polomolok,
b. Rodora Araujo, Norylan Herbal, Surallah,
c. Ma. Neza Prayco, Alah Valley Crafters Association of Surallah,
d. Nida Bacaling, Kenhulong Federation of Lake Sebu.
The awards were conferred by Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy, RuMEPP Programme Manager Jerry T. Clavesillas, DTI Provincial Director Flora P. Gabunales.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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