THE Angeles City Government, led by Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, has opened a second One Town One Product (Otop) store at the city hall compound.
The second kiosk is located at the waiting shed in front of the City Hall entrance door, near General Services Office (GSO), while the first Otop kiosk is located at the waiting area near the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).
Lazatin said the initiative resulted from an increasing demand for Angeleño products.
Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, who is also supervising the Otop Store operations, reiterated that the City Government also wants to ensure that there is no overcrowding and that social distancing is being observed.
“Ito po ay isa ring paraan para mas matulungan ang mga partner merchants na mas makabenta ng mga produkto nila,” Manuel said.
"Ang paglalagay ng isa pang Otop kiosk dito sa City Hall ay isa sa nakikita naming oportunidad para madoble ang kita ng mga local craftmakers,” she added.
From February 1 to present, the Otop Store already earned P41,688, Angeles City Economic Development Investment Promotions Officer-in-Charge Irish Bonus-Llego said.
Lazatin’s Chief Adviser and Tactician IC Calaguas encouraged local Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and budding businesses to showcase their products at the Otop Store.
“Tuloy-tuloy po ang programang pangkabuhayan ni Mayor Lazatin para makatulong sa mga kapwa natin Angeleños na naapektuhan ng pandemic. Asahan po natin na mas marami pang world-class talent ang madidiskubre dito sa Otop Angeles,” Calaguas said.
Meanwhile, Lazatin thanked the public and has called for their continuous support to the Gawang Angeleño campaign, launched in 2020, which aims to promote local products made by Angeleños, particularly the MSMEs.
Currently, the Otop’s partner merchants include Tamayuc bayong bags, JJBMS water bonsai, Cutud Weavers’ plant baskets, Stitched by RAJ hair bows, bags and purses from recycled plastics by Ferlissa, wooden kitchenwares by Wood Concept by Madison and Bel’s Woodcraft, kitchen organizers by Flores Handicrafts, capiz-made home decorations by Chilonia Fabrica, ref magnets by Lucio Sison, fashion accessories by K’s Creations, miniature ships by Adto, metal racks by BG Metal Fabrication and hand-painted jars, fork and spoon and clay pots by Tabaks.
To check on the available “Gawang Angeleño” products, follow Otop’s official Facebook page @AngelesCityOTOP and Shopee Store: shopee.ph/otopangeles. Orders can be picked up at the store or via cash on delivery.