GREAT Women Project 2 - Department of Agriculture Cagayan Valley

31/12/2021

Last December 27, some basic food-processing equipment and paraphernalia needed by our women micro-entrepreneurs (WMEs) and procured using the project fund were delivered at the DA Regional Office 02. Distribution of these materials was started on December 29 and shall be completed on January 2022.

These equipment and paraphernalia include the following:

3 peanut grinding machines
2 cacao grinding machines
3 stainless steel working tables
1 three-layer glass display cabinet
1 gas fryer (2-bowl)
1 gas stove (c40)
1 chest freezer/chiller
1 storage drum
1 perforated drying tray
1 roll screen/mesh
1 kawa
14 stainless steel basins

The following are the 13 recipients identified through a survey conducted earlier this year (There are other recipients identified and catered to as well by DTI R2 and DOST R2):

1) Agatep Food Products (Tuao, Cagayan)
2) Alcala Women's RIC MPC (Alcala, Cagayan)
3) Ate Edith's Food Products (Peñablanca, Cagayan)
4) Carig Norte RIC (Carig Norte, Tuguegarao City)
5) Federation of Aritao RIC (Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya)
6) Fredelina's Food Products (Gonzaga, Cagayan)
7) Lola Maria's Food Products (Santiago City, Isabela)
8) Lucy & Danny's Special Bibingka (Tumauini, Isabela)
9) Lune's Cacao Products/Baculud Pride (Amulung, Cagayan)
10) MGSK Health Food Products (Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya)
11) Pingkian Rural Finance Center for Community Assistance, Inc. (Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya)
12) Sta. Ana Pineapple Farmer Growers Producer Cooperative (Sta. Ana, Cagayan)
13) Tabigne Food Products (Allacapan, Cagayan)

14/12/2021

Join us via FB Live on December 16 and 17 (2:00 PM) as DA Cagayan Valley, in cooperation with UP Cagayanos and Q***r Safe Spaces, presents " : Kwento, Ani at Likhang Produkto ng mga Kababaihan ng Lambak ng Cagayan," an online trade exhibit showcasing the products and stories of the GREAT Women Project 2 enrollees of Region 2!

Resellers, owners of sari-sari stores, pasalubong centers, grocery stores, bakeshops, cafes, and ALL INTERESTED BUYERS are invited!

Support our local women micro-entrepreneurs while having a great time with our hosts, Roanne and Alby, who've also got some fun games for our viewers! 😉🥳

Like and follow us here on our FB page (GREAT Women Project 2 - Department of Agriculture Cagayan Valley) and stay tuned for this event's FB Live.

See you, mga !✨

10/12/2021

Few days left before DA Cagayan Valley, in cooperation with UP Cagayanos, brings you , an online trade fair showcasing the products and stories of the GREAT Women Project 2 enrollees of Region 2! ✨

Resellers; owners of pasalubong centers, grocery stores, and sari-sari-stores; food business owners; and ALL INTERESTED BUYERS are invited to join us on December 16 and 17, 2:00 PM, via Zoom and FB Live!

REGISTER NOW at www.tinyurl.com/kalokalan

03/12/2021

📣 Calling all resellers, owners of grocery stores, sari-sari stores, convenience stores, bakeshops, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops!! 📣

Join us on December 16 and 17 as DA Cagayan Valley, through the GREAT Women Project 2 and in cooperation with UP Cagayanos, brings you ✨

Save the dates and stay tuned for details!

26/09/2021

In the recently concluded webinar titled, "Market till You Make It," Marketing Manager Julian Sison highlighted the importance of marketing in running a small business. Sison emphasized that marketing is not selling and discussed the role of market research, creating a marketing plan, and branding in developing a successful marketing strategy.

Thank you, MANILA BULLETIN ✨

Feel free to watch the FB Live videos of the two-day training here on our FB page!

Marketing is one of the most important things a business can do. The recently concluded two-day webinar hosted by the Department of Agriculture Region 2 through the GREAT Women Project 2 offered tips on how to effectively market their businesses.

15/09/2021

While a small group of loyal customers may help your small business survive, it’s winning new clients that will allow your enterprise to thrive. Being able to compete with other brands and actually sell is a result of effective marketing. Many entrepreneurs assume that marketing is simply advertising and selling, when, in fact, it’s way more than just that!

Join us on September 23 to 24 (1:00 to 5:30 PM) via Zoom as we bring you "MARKET TILL YOU MAKE IT - Market Trends and Marketing Strategy: Research, Planning, and Branding 101," an online training for women micro-entrepreneurs. Don't miss the chance to learn from our speaker, Julian Sison, a marketing manager with over 11 years of experience in strategic marketing, brand management, and market research.

REGISTER NOW at tinyurl.com/markettymi

02/09/2021

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 💜

The GREAT Women Project 2 is inviting all Women Micro-Entrepreneurs nationwide to an Online Orientation on Mental Health on September 3, 7, and 10 via Zoom. This three-day webinar is organized by the Philippine Commission on Women, the Department of Science and Technology Region 2, and the Department of Health Region 2.

Register now through the following links:

bit.ly/OrientationonMentalHealthforWMEsDay1

bit.ly/OrientationonMentalHealthforWMEsDay2

bit.ly/OrientationonMentalHealthforWMEsDay3

22/08/2021

"In a virtual forum titled Agile Businesses Overcome and Thrive: Keeping Afloat till Yields Actualize (ABOT! KAYA!) hosted by the Department of Agriculture Region 2 through the GREAT Women Project 2, Al-Jude Foronda, an accounting and tax consultant, said that while all firms are affected by the crisis, male and female entrepreneurs differ in their sector of operation, type of business, and business strategies.

'Women-led firms may be more sensitive to crises or have fewer support options,' Foronda noted."

"Foronda said the pandemic has provided 'a shock that is encouraging a rethinking of established systems.'"

Thanks for the feature, Manila Bulletin!

Small business owners have spent over a year adapting to the many challenges of operating during a pandemic and as economies slowly start to open up, the new normal has forced women micro-entrepreneurs (WMEs) to be nimble and flexible.

18/08/2021

Day 1 done! See you again tomorrow for the Day 2 of "ABOT! KAYA! - Agile Businesses Overcome and Thrive: Keeping Afloat till Yields Actualize," An Online Training on Financial Literacy for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs.

REGISTER AT tinyurl.com/abotkaya

12/08/2021

Small-business owners are faced with the challenge of staying afloat in this time of pandemic. While some were forced to eventually shut their doors, many were able to come up with different strategies to continue their business operations. However, surviving the current crisis does not necessarily guarantee success in the long run.

Join us on August 18-20 (1 PM–5:30 PM) via Zoom as we bring you “ABOT! KAYA! – Agile Businesses Overcome and Thrive: Keeping Afloat till Yields Actualize,” a FREE Online Training on Financial Literacy for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from our speaker, Al-Jude Foronda, CPA, MBA, an Accounting and Tax Consultant and Part-time Instructor. This three-day webinar will include activities and lectures on the impact of the pandemic on small enterprises; financial planning during and after the pandemic; savings; investment opportunities; and more!

REGISTER NOW at tinyurl.com/abotkaya

25/07/2021

Bicky Sakiting used to make wine out of Bignay fruits from her relatives in the Mountain Province. She learned the art and procedure of winemaking from her aunt. Her friends, whom she gifted with her homemade wine, loved its distinct taste and convinced Bicky to turn her passion into a living. She heeded the suggestion, and not long after, her earnings from occasionally selling homemade wine enabled her to put up her own business in 2015. Now, her bestselling products also include Sukang Pinasili, or spiced Bignay vinegar.

Learn more about Bicky's Food Products, also known as Vino de Isabela. They are open to resellers, too! You may reach them at 0926 203 8641. 🥂

23/07/2021

"Aside from gender and social inequality, another challenge that women entrepreneurs face is a lack of information about establishing and maintaining a strong online presence amid a pandemic."

"A webinar like this is important not just for WMEs, but for all small entrepreneurs to know the ins and outs of social media and digital marketing to help them grow and maintain their businesses despite the challenges brought by the pandemic."

Thank you for the feature, squeeze.ph! 🥰

https://squeeze.ph/women-micro-entrepreneurs-pursue-to-operate-business-online-through-webinar-on-digital-marketing/

The GREAT Women Project 2 is funded by the Government of Canada and managed by the Philippine Commission on Women that aims to improve the economic empowerment