By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
Laoag
City—A weeklong exhibit of women
entrepreneurs showcasing various products and crafts kicked off on March 9 at
the west wing of the Capitol parking lot to further promote their vibrant
contribution to the local economy.
Composed of processed food products
such as longganisa, vinegar, rice
coffee, tupig, souvenir crafts and
accessories, abel cloth and other by
products, soap bars, wine including fresh vegetables and plants, the Gender and
Development (GAD) Office of the provincial government has been assisting these
women entrepreneurs to reach out to a wider market.
In recognition of the vital
role of women and the economy, Nelinda Erice of GAD said the provincial
government continue to assist women entrepreneurs through its Lacasa loan
program, providing financial assistance to women in need of a capital to start
a business.
In cooperation with the
Provincial Social Welfare Office led by Lilian Rin, which provides livelihood
assistance to women with existing small-time business to augment their family
income.
The Self Assistance Program
(SEA-P) is meant for women in development who are now successful in running
their business. Some of the loan packages they availed include hog-breeding and meat-processing, retail and direct
selling, rice and vegetable trading and production of off-season fruits and
vegetables.
The women entrepreneurs’
trade fair was participated in by at least 22 booths from the different
municipalities and cities of the province is one of the highlights of the
month-long women’s month celebration of Ilocos Norte.
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