THE Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, through the Technology and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC), distributed tools and equipment to 18 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from eight local government units (LGUs) in the province.
Provincial Administrator lawyer Rayfrando Diaz II led the ceremonial distribution of the projects held at the Capitol Grounds in Bacolod City on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
The project aims to strengthen the MSMEs as the provincial government acknowledges its contribution to the province's socio-economic development and employment generation.
Among the tools and equipment distributed were chest freezer, gas range, coffee maker, refrigerator, stainless steel table with sink, cake chiller, industrial burner, price computing price machine, dehydrator aluminum steamer, air fryer, deep fryer, blender, pressure cooker, and other kitchen tools.
The projects were received by the MSME representatives in the presence of the respective TLDC coordinators, TLDC Provincial Program Manager Gerard Tupas and Dr. Sharon Juance.
The recipients were Bago Upland Social Forestry Farmers Assn. (Don Salvador Benedicto), San Carlos Peanut Industry Association Inc. (San Carlos City), Barangay Magsaysay Farmers Association (Cadiz City), Caridad I Agriculture Cooperative (Cadiz City), Casa Agrarian Reform Coop (Talisay City), Small Coconut Farmers Association (Talisay), Talisay City BUB Food Producers Association Rural Improvement Club (Talisay City), and Barangay Zone 12A Women's Association (Talisay City).
Other beneficiaries were Hacienderos Agrarian Reform Coop. (Bago City), Sta. Rita Farmers MPC (Bago City), Barangay Don Jorge L. Araneta ARC (Bago City), JA and R Food Products RIC (Bago City), Barangay Ara-al Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (La Carlota City) Hacienda Esperanza Communal ARB Association (La Carlota City), Barangay Dos Vendors Association (La Carlota City), 4H AIYFAWA (Hinigaran), and Barangay Lina-on Fisher Folks and Women Association (Cauayan). (PR)