Some 36 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province of Iloilo were recently awarded with complete label designs through a government-assisted Packaging and Labeling Consultancy Program.
This joint endeavor of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Iloilo and Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST)-Iloilo aimed to assist micro entrepreneurs in terms of product development, packaging, and labeling to increase their sales and meet the market demands.
A report from DTI said these beneficiaries have undergone three phases of consultancy services from DOST’s in-house consultants, as well as productivity trainings and seminars since June to October of this year.
During the turn-over ceremony, DOST-Iloilo provincial director Engr. Sheila Oberio conveyed the eagerness to continue serving these entrepreneurs through various programs and services.
“Packaging and labels are silent salesmen of a product and more sales may mean higher profitability for them. These entrepreneurs learn to choose the appropriate packaging material suitable to their level of operation and intended market,” Oberio said.
She also noted that the six years of partnership with DTI pave the way to
reaching more micro-enterprises that are ready and responsive to produce competitive products.
DTI Iloilo Provincial Director Ma. Dinda Tamayo, meanwhile, challenged MSMEs as “they are set to conquer the business world.”
For his part, Samey Sumagaysay, one of the program beneficiaries, expressed his gratitude for the initiative dedicated to the entrepreneurs, particularly on the value-added feature of their locally-made products.JBG/LML/PIA-Iloilo/With reports from DTI and DOST
