Four Negros Oriental entrepreneurs have obtained funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the purchase of equipment that would enhance their respective businesses.
Entrepreneurs Imelda Siñagan of EM’s Dress Shop, Hazel Lynn P. Asignar of Ninang’s Kitchen, Virgilio B. Anqui, Jr. of VL Motor Parts and Atty. Anna Pris Pareja of Rockland Farm Ltd. Company pitched their project proposals before the members of the Regional Technical Evaluation Committee (RTEC) of DOST – 7 during the RTEC en banc session held in Siquijor island recently.
The presentation of project proposals before the RTEC is one of the steps in availing DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), an intervention to help Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) boost their production and competitiveness through different strategies which include provision of technology.
DOST – Negros Oriental Provincial Director Gilbert Arbon and Science Research Specialist Engr. Reinhold Jek Abing guided the entrepreneurs in defending their project proposals before the members of the committee.
Engr. Abing disclosed these proposals have a combined worth amounting to P4 million.
Siñagan requested for technology upgrading for embroidered apparel while Asignar proposed for also request for technology upgrading for the efficient production of bagoong, peanut butter, and chilli sauce.
On the other hand, Anqui requested for a motor reboring technology while Lawyer Anna Priscilla M. Pareja wishes to acquire basic farming machineries and efficient greenhouse farming technologies. (ral/PIA7-Negros Oriental/with reports from Reinhold Jek Abing of DOST-NegOr)
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