Lazatin to boost MSMEs products

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Admin

ANGELES CITY – Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr. wants to boost the ‘pride of place’ of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises here, through the launching of Angeles City’s Souvenir Shop, also known as a One Town One Product, recently.

The said souvenir shop will showcase food and non-food items manufactured by members of the Angeles City Association of Micro and Small Enterprises (ACAMASE) as well as art works of local artists from the Culture and Arts Council of Angeles (CACA), located at Nepomuceno St., Barangay Sto. Rosario.

Moreover, according to the Mayor, he will continue to support the stimulus program of MSMEs for local inclusive growth.

“This is to enable communities to determine, develop, and promote products and services that are rooted in its localities, and culture as well,” he urged.

Through the efforts of Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, and the Angeles City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (ACEDIPO), the preparations of OTOP’s opening has been initiated.

To date, K's Creations, Taram Kalis, Chilonia Fabrica, Tamayuq, JJBMS Blooming Greens, and DNC Halamang Gamot have their products on display at the newly opened OTOP.

Meanwhile, according to OIC-ACEDIPO Irish Llego, anyone who is interested can apply for a membership in ACAMASE.

“Mag member muna po sila ng ACAMASE. Requirement para makapag member ng ACAMASE dapat DTI registered, tapos may Barangay Permit,” she said.

Mayor Lazatin also thanked the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for their continuous support to the city.

-Leah Isidro De Fiesta