Yaman GenSan Magazine June-July 2014 by Gensan Today.Com

YG YAMAN

COVER STORY

WOMEN behind SMED Council, Inc.

JUNE - JULY 2014

GENSAN

VOLUME 8

Leading the Pack: Get to know SMEDCI’s Ofﬁcers and Trustees

Success Story The magic of “Mix ‘N Magic

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YG 2014 opens with a Bang!

YG Opening Program. (Left to Right) SMEDCI President Rosanna B. Contreras, Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, “Mrs. Hanepbuhay” Hon. Senator Cynthia A. Villar, and Diamond Lifestyle Corporation Country Manager Grace Co, gracing YG 2014’s opening program.

The local government of General Santos through the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO), Department of Trade and Industry, active private partner organizations, and GSC Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council,

Inc. (GSC SMEDCI) once again mounted the city’s Business Month dubbed as 2014 Yaman GenSan (Yabong Maliliit na Negosyo sa GenSan) commencing on June 20, 2014 and wrapping up on July 22, 2014. For twelve years now, the city

government has strongly supported Yaman GenSan with the end-view of stimulating economic activity for micro, small, and medium enterprises during the lean period of the year. This year’s theme is “Advancing Entrepreneurial Paradigms”. The month-long event featured business-related seminars, skills trainings, fora and conferences, Trade Fair and Exhibits, Jobs Fair, Young Entrepreneurs’ Fair and Junior Entrepreneurs Camp, and other tourism-inspired activities. GSC SMEDCI, the lead organization, continues to fulfill its mission to help expand and provide opportunities to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the city, especially those belonging to the micro, small, and medium enterprises. “We are committed to extend services up to the Barangay level to ensure that everyone is benefitted from the opportunities presented by Yaman GenSan”, says GSC SMEDCI President Rosanna Bernadette Contreras.

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1st Junior Entrepreneurs’ Camp held • Equipping young entrepreneurs towards global competitiveness One of the highlights of the 12th YG Celebration was the conduct of the exciting 1st Junior Entrepreneurs’ Camp, a festive 2-day activity with the theme “Attuning Entrepreneurial Capability toward Global Competitiveness”. The activity was designed for secondary students of the different high schools in General Santos City. STI College Culinary Arts laboratory hosted the Pan de Sal Creation participated by five competing high schools. Students’ projects showcasing the different skills they learned in school were displayed in their booths. Skills on hair and make-up, nail care, and table skirting were also on display. Alternative Learning System (ALS) students also displayed their outputs and did demonstrations on slipper-making and toy-balloon making.

• Opening Programme at Gaisano Mall Atrium on July 11, 2014 The two-day activity formally opened in the morning of July 11, 2014. General Santos City High School hosted the 1st Junior Entrepreneurs’ Camp 2014

Opening Ceremony. The Programme was highlighted by the message of City Mayor Ronnel Rivera which was read by Dave Arreglado, Executive Assistant for Investment and Tourism.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony. 1st Junior Entrepreneur’s Camp with resource speakers (from left) Dr. Sylvia C. Acuña, Joshua Anthony Co, Dave Areglado, SMEDCI Executive Director Aileen Nolida J. Tolimao, and Fiel Angelie F. Cortez, RMT.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Government Unit - General Santos City OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR

Greetings of peace and prosperity!

owhere in Mindanao has the entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino people been more successful. When General Paulino Santos brought with him 62 brave settlers from Visayas and Luzon together with employees of the newly created National Land Settlement Administration (NLSA) more than 75 years ago, nobody expected that this once wilderness will turn into a bustling metropolis. When General Santos became a city in 1968, this place was then a very rural area, relying heavily on agriculture and livestock. The city took a dramatic change in the 1970s when our tuna industry was born. During the infancy of our fishing industry, we saw the growth of merchandisers selling fishing gears and accessories. They would evolve into traders and distributors of boat engines. From being just artisans and craftsmen, our workers helped develop our shipbuilding industry. We now have modern shipyards

and dry docking facilities. Of course, everybody among us now knew how our city was built by the tuna industry. We owe it to our tuna industry why our city has become the epitome of modern day success of Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises. Indeed, General Santos is a quintessential city that was built on locally-grown industries. The wealth and the abundance of its resources and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people are what made General Santos the fastest growing city in the south. This magazine will both sum up and provide us a peek of what is in store for us in the future. I enjoin you to sift through the pages of this magazine as this is representative of our collective entrepreneurial spirit. With my best regards,

RONNEL C. RIVERA City Mayor

Humble beginnings:

Birth of GSC SMEDCI

The General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, Inc. or better known as GSC SMEDCI began its humble beginnings through Executive Order No. 24, Series of 2003. The Order aims to promote, strengthen, and encourage the growth and development of small and medium enterprises in all productive sectors of the economy. The Council is composed of national government agencies, the local government of General Santos, non-government organizations, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which acts as Secretariat. Big wins • 2005 – The birth of GSC SMEDCI. It was also registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This year also marked the active engagement of the local government unit through the City Mayor’s Office by initiating the conduct of Recognition Programs that honor significant contributions of local entrepreneurs in the city’s economy. ☞ P. 7 YAMAN GENSAN

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Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1st Congressional District of South Cotabato & General Santos City

decade and a half ago, the Local Government of General Santos and the Department of Trade and Industry-GSC Field Office envisioned that the city’s people to be economically empowered by engaging in financially sustainable endeavors. We called the program YAbong MAliliit na Negosyo sa Gensan or YAMAN Gensan. The strategy was to encourage as many people as possible to become entrepreneurs. We intended that the last week of June until the third week of July be dedicated as the city’s Business Month as an annual celebration of the efforts made and achieved leading to the realization of that vision. Several years and numerous new enterprises later, I am delighted to witness that YAMAN Gensan has evolved, and continues to create, assist, and strengthen entrepreneurs within the city; many of which are already participants in the global market. Once again, the forces behind YAMAN Gensan made an insightful move in introducing 2014’s celebration theme of “Advancing Entrepreneurial Paradigm.” Indeed, economic globalization and the intense competition in this global arena profoundly influenced and changed the rules of enterprise governance. The information contained within the pages of this magazine points to the purpose of developing and enhancing the skill and increasing the competency of the city’s

human capital and empowering the MSMEs to be dynamic and creative participants in the ASEAN Integration. This is clearly a shift in entrepreneurial paradigm of spatial development. Spatial development, as the newer trend, is strongly characterized by innovative ideas, products and services, lateral analysis of real-time situations, and directional orientation towards economic growth through the private-public partnership strategic approach. I am especially glad that YAMAN Gensan has laid the foundation of the city’s business-scape that allowed our entrepreneurs to be ready and adaptive to international challenges and opportunities. I pledge my unwavering support and cooperation to the Local Government of General Santos, DTI, the SMED Council, and the Chamber of Commerce in this commendable foresight.

PEDRO B. ACHARON, JR. Representative

YG holds Jobs’ Fair One of the top highlights of the 12th Yaman GenSan was the Jobs’ Fair held in collaboration with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the local government of General Santos and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The Jobs’ Fair is designed to fast track employment facilitation services for the poor, the unemployed, new entrants to the labor force, displaced and returning migrant workers in General Santos City and nearby cities, municipalities, and provinces; assist in the filling of vacancies in the business sector, licensed/authorized recruitment agencies, and registered job contractors/subcontractors in support of DOLE’s anti-illegal recruitment campaign; and assist in the dissemination of information on other DOLE programs and services. 52 companies participated in the Jobs’ Fair. There were 34 local employers and 18 overseas recruiters. PESO reported that job vacancies solicited and reported reached 10,793. This is broken down into local employment at 2,284 and overseas employment at 8,509. The total number of registered applicants reached 955 with local employment at 807 (Male 350; Female 457) and overseas employment at 148 (Male 47; Female 74). Meanwhile, 399 applicants were hired on the spot generating local employment at 284 and overseas employment at 115, respectively. YAMAN GENSAN

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Editor’s Note

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ur intent is to create a magazine that truly reflects the dynamism, creativity, and foresight of Yaman GenSan as a major event of General Santos City, the frontrunners of SMED Council, Inc., and the leaders of the city. We want to feature people whose commitment, dedication, and passion to serve the Council are beyond reproach. We also want to celebrate the success story of a micro entrepreneur. An inspiring story should be written and documented. The story of Mix ‘N Magic is worth emulating. The front cover features the faces of the women behind the Council. They are the force that carries SMED Council, Inc. to its desired destination. These ladies aspire for the Council to become strong, solid, and wield power and influence to be able to make a great difference in the lives of many Generals, particularly those contemplating of engaging in entrepreneurial ventures. We also wish to introduce the Council’s Officers and Trustees to

the reading public. These quiet and unassuming leaders with proven track records support the Council all the way. We also want everyone to revisit the humble beginnings of the Council. It is important we know where we come from; where we are at present; and where we intend to go. History will tell us that not knowing where we come from is folly. As a city, we must celebrate the wins of the organization. The envisioned MSMED Center is expected to provide MSMEs in GenSan a centralized hub to deliver functions like training and skills development, business incubation, and knowledge management. The Center will be dedicated to MSME development. The Yaman Awards that caps the annual event is inspiring as it recognizes the entrepreneurs that come through from a competitive evaluation process. Nothing could be sweeter than victory borne out of hard labor. We recognize the efforts of the organizers who intricately put glitz to the occasion. Indeed after a month-long flurry of activities, the perfect place to wind down is an Awards Night complete with glamour, delectable food, excellent wine, and good company. Enjoy the Issue!

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Establishment of MSMED Center urged Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the country’s engines for growth employing about 70% of the country’s workforce, and producing 30% of the country’s total output. With the equal efforts of all entrepreneurs, MSMEs have been dubbed as the backbone of the country’s economy. However, reports show that specific constraints hinder the continued growth and development of these businesses. Based on the Annual Integrated Business Environment Profile of General Santos City for the year 2014, a Report on the Study of “Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Strategy in the EAGA Region” by Asian Development Bank, MSMEs face specific constraints that directly impact on their daily operations. Apart from that, they also face general constraints that affect their business environment. With the intent of helping MSMEs deal with the above-mentioned constraints, the General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council Inc. (GSC SMEDCI) conceptualizes and works in tandem with the local government of General Santos to establish the General Santos City Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Center. The Center is envisioned to be a multi-purpose Center for MSME

Humble beginnings... • 2006 - GSC SMEDCI launched the Island OTOP Fair - Yamang Mindanao in General Santos City. The One Town One Product (OTOP) Fair, the creative and entrepreneurial genius of DTI together with the Council, aspires to bring out the best of the island’s produce by combining vital industries into industry clusters, thus opening interactive channels for private-public partnerships that gained a bullish PHP 39 million for the economy. For these dynamic efforts, SP Resolution No. 152, series of 2006, was passed and approved. • 2007 - GSC SMEDCI became the implementing arm of the trade and development projects of the

development. The proposed Center is expected to provide MSMEs in GenSan a centralized hub to deliver functions such as training and skills development, business incubation, and knowledge management. The proposed Center is a facility equipped with stateof-the-art audio-visual equipment to facilitate regular trainings, seminars, and techno-transfer sessions that may be conducted in small groups of 25, to bigger groups of 50 participants. The proposed Center is comprised of 50-seater Training Room with tables; 12-seater Meeting Room with conference tables; Knowledge Management Section complete with 4 seats; 2 computer stations and a library system; Business Section with 2 computer stations, internet, printing and reproduction facilities; Incubation Section with 2 small private offices and 2 open cube spaces; and SMEDCI Office with three open cube small offices, storage, reception, showroom, and finally, a pantry. GSC SMEDCI consistently works with the local government of GenSan to realize this proposal, most particularly, the allocation of the space needed with partitions and setting up the Knowledge Management Section, Incubation Section, and Showroom of the Center.

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City during its Business month celebration, also known as Yaman GenSan; the theme of which totally hit the heart of the Council: Yabong Maliliit na Negosyo sa GenSan. 2007 was a major breakthrough when the academe joined and showcased their students as future entrepreneurs. Through this paradigm shift, the Young Entrepreneurs’ Fair was conceptualized. In an effort to create and develop local entrepreneurs, local communities or Barangays were tapped through the project Isang Serbisyo, Isang Produkto sa Barangay. • 2007 was a profitable year for the Council as it gained PHP 40 million for all its activities YAMAN GENSAN

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featured in Yaman GenSan. • 2008 - GSC SMEDCI was again recognized by the local government and given accreditation for its continued implementation of Yaman GenSan’s OTOP. The Council was recognized for promoting and helping develop micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs. • 2009 – DTI together with OTOP Philippines and SMED Council XII recognized and awarded the Council as the City’s Outstanding OTOP Partner for the Years 20052009, and Outstanding OTOP Partner in Region XII. • 2010 - The Council continued to conduct successful events. ☞ P. 8

YG highlights Green Business Forum

Keynote Speaker Senator Franklin M. Drilon, articulating his full support of the MSME’s pursuit towards green business initiatives.

The challenges brought about by climate change send us a message that the earth is aging. The effects of climate change greatly affect us, as well as the business community. People from all walks of life and around the world are finding ways and means to protect mother earth and to mitigate the impact of climate change. With these realities in mind,

GSC SMED Council, Inc. organized Green Business Forum on July 18, 2014 at Phela Grande Hotel, General Santos City. The objective of the Forum was to ensure that businesses thrive amidst climate change; innovate ways to improve and sustain environment-friendly business operations; and for government to provide the leadership to manage climate change impacts. Vice Mayor Shirlyn BañasNograles gave the welcome remarks and mentioned that the Green Business Forum is her first public appearance after her prolonged leave of absence. First speaker was John Paul Pelayo, corporate manager of Marbel Universal Trading, Inc., who shared the company’s best practices. He was followed by Dr. Agripino Dacera, Jr. DMD, Action Officer of

Humble beginnings... from page 7 The National OTOP Awards honored the Council as 2010 Most Supportive OTOP Partner Organization Finalist. 2010 was also a milestone when the City Vice Mayor’s Office issued a Certificate of Accreditation to the Council. • 2011 - The Council actively continued conducting, managing, and implementing business and product development activities. Yaman GenSan business month became one of the most anticipated events in General Santos City and in Region XIISOCCSKSARGEN. It achieved a lot of breakthroughs by starting new grounds, exploring opportunities, and living out its aspirations benefiting local entrepreneurs. OTOP continued

to improve processed aquamarine products through entrepreneurial and skills enhancement activities. With the advent of Intellectual Property as a salient component in product development and protection, the Council together with Intellectual Property Business Development Services conducted forums, capability trainings, and promotional activities. • 2012 - The Council’s implementation of the local government’s trade and product development project through the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office, DTI General Santos and Region XII, respectively, continued to gain respect and support from various sectors. Yaman GenSan has become one of the most attended major annual activities in the city. YAMAN GENSAN

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the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office who tackled Green Economy and the city’s Master Plan on Risk Reduction and Climate Change. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Mallecido Sexcion of GenSan VSM Realty Corp. said that General Santos City is definitely moving forward marked by the entry of giant malls, high levels of immigration, increased tourist visits, and reinforcement ☞ P. 23

SMEDCI ladies with Speaker, President of City Bankers Association of General Santos, Mariela Luz Cortez (Second from Right).

• 2013 - This year honed the local entrepreneurs’ creativity and competitive edge through various activities that sharpened their talents, skills, and aptitudes. • 2014 - GSC SMEDCI is recognized as one of the functional MSME Business Centers in the region, ably supported by DTI Region XII. Manned by professionals and highly competent manpower, the Council caters to the needs of the region’s growing MSMEs. GSC SMEDCI is still a very young organization. Given the entrepreneurial talents, skills, and abilities of the Generals, the Council has to expand and think outside the box. With the ASEAN economic integration in full swing, the opportunities for MSMEs have become unlimited and widened. The Council has to take charge and lead the way.

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W >>> cover story

Women behind SMED Council, Inc.

ur place in history. It was in 2003 when the General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, Inc. (GSC SMEDCI) began its foray to help and develop micro, small, and medium local entrepreneurs. This decade marked the committed and wholehearted service to local entrepreneurs that also helped shape the local economy in the areas of competitiveness and dynamism. Every year forward, GSC SMEDCI plans in advance, prepares, and implements the annual business month dubbed as Yaman GenSan. Yaman GenSan features activities that spur business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and national players belonging to the retail and manufacturing industries. Through the years, the Council has gained the full trust of the local government of General Santos, the local business community, and civic organizations. Little is known of the women behind Yaman GenSan’s continuing success. Women of substance who have proven their track record, competence, leadership, dependability, and bright minds that help steer the Council to its present state.

Baños Agricultural Engineering graduate worked her way to becoming a banker. Right after graduating from the country’s premier university, Tess started her professional career as Science Research Specialist and later Executive Assistant IV at the Department of Science and Technology. After her stint with the government, she joined the banking industry and worked at Mindanao Development Bank. While resting from the banking industry for a time, an opportunity to work again in government service

Getting On Board Maria Theresa S. Pacheco. At one look, you will find Tess slim, smart, and sophisticated. This University of the Philippines Los YAMAN GENSAN

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came. She took the post as Project Evaluation Officer of the Office of the President-Presidential Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects, SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office, during the Estrada administration. While at it, Planters Development Bank persuaded her to rejoin the banking industry. She contemplated about it for a while and eventually took the Branch Head post. She was soon promoted to higher positions. Currently she is the Assistant Vice President and Area Head of the said bank. Tess is also Past President of GSC SMEDCI, and now

sits in the Board of Trustees. Taking Care of MSME Business Committed to help develop the micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs, Tess’s job in the banking industry puts her at an advantage. As a banker, she talks to many clients who are also entrepreneurs, while some others are considering entrepreneurial ventures. As a result, this made her work more rewarding and fulfilling. When she held the reins of the Council, she implemented a lot of breakthroughs, most particularly in promoting and branding the Yaman GenSan business month. Private Life In the privacy of her home, Tess keeps herself lowkey. She tries to manage her professional and personal responsibilities by keeping a well-planned schedule and strong work ethic. Early in the morning, she drives to work and receives a round of text messages from family, a client, or from a boss. This makes her day. In silence, Tess takes a deep breath and utters a simple prayer while leaving all her cares to God. At work, she greets her staff, checks her schedules, does her paperwork, and squeezes time for client call or visit. Her day is full without space for idle time. She could take a break over lunch but sometimes lunch meetings take over her lunch breaks. After work, she relaxes by squeezing quality time with family; reunite with friends; and clients. Weekends are for family. This is where she recharges. Meet ED Aileen Aileen Nolida J. Tolimao. On a daily basis, SMEDCI is effectively run by an Executive Director and its Board of Trustees. Aileen manages the office, ably supported by a young professional staff. She is a registered nurse by profession, an Occupational Health Nurse, and HR Practitioner. She is Chapter President of HUREDA-PMAP SOCSKSARGEN, and previously of Philexport Region XII. Gifted with a gregarious personality, Aileen is able to work with a team of young professionals who are handy, what with the Council’s yearly flurry of activities namely, exhibits, seminars, conferences and meetings, industry-related forums, and follow through calls and correspondences with sponsors and resource speakers for Yaman GenSan between the months of June and July. ☞ P. 12

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Women behind SMEDCI When asked how she got onboard, she related that officers of Philexport XII, one of the founders of GSC SMEDCI, offered her the post of Executive Director. Her girlfriends Tess Pacheco, Rosanna Contreras, Marife Quiam, Bench Tacumba, and Tita Suib persuaded her to accept the post. Her friends said that the job will focus on the burgeoning needs of the micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs and that she can implement projects that will benefit them. Getting Grounded Adaptable is what makes Aileen grounded in her work. She says that being a people and service-oriented person, she easily adjusts with anyone in any organization. She added that to implement the programs of the Council, she has to coordinate with DTI and other members of the Council. The Trade and Product Development Program of the Local Government Unit of General Santos includes Yabong Maliliit na Negosyo sa GenSan (Yaman GenSan), One Town, One Product (OTOP), and Intellectual Property Business Development Services. The activities require passion and wholehearted dedication since they are aimed at benefiting the local economy by providing jobs and disposable income, and open doors to draw investments into the city and region. Work Ethic Aileen’s work ethic begins with a delineated schedule that she plans ahead of time. During the day, she is on the thick of things reading, checking, and communicating through emails and phone calls. She makes sure that every detail is covered. At the office, she encourages her staff to do quality work. Early morning, every staff is working on her laptop or desktop. Any staff can operate the facsimile machine, answer phone calls, entertain walk-in clients, and assist any student working on a thesis. Aileen said determination and patience are the essential traits she learned over time while serving the MSMEs through the Council. Maximizing these traits enabled her to manage her daily work routine in the office and the Council’s activities. GenSan as a Competitive and Livable City Aileen believes that GenSan is a competitive and livable city. General Santos has gained and continues to gain recognition and citations from various organizations as a competitive midsize city. YAMAN GENSAN

GenSan as Regional MSME Hub General Santos for Aileen is a city with a lot of promise. Having said that, it is only fitting that the city will take the lead, step up to become a regional MSME hub. Within the context of the ASEAN integration, General Santos has the competitive edge over its neighbors. The competitive advantage is sourced from the MSMEs’ cooperatives, associations, and clusters. Through strong linkages, with the Council taking the lead, Aileen believes the city will soar high. Osh on the Lead Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras. Rosanna is fondly called Osh by her peers, family, and friends. She is a graduate of Management Economics at Ateneo de Manila University. A very passionate woman, she began her career through many prestigious companies in the country honing her in the areas of human resources and administration, banking, and financial services in a span of 18 years. A Batangas native and nurtured by the Ignatian leadership of the Jesuits, she was an instructor at the Lyceum University of Batangas, St. Bridget School, and Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City where she inspired the youth by teaching subjects related to business. From teaching, she worked for a local development bank in Batangas for five years and did consultancy work on the side. Opportunities never stopped coming to Osh. She decided to leave the country and worked for an architectural and interior design firm in Dubai, UAE. Team Leader Best described as a dynamic team player, Osh encourages her team to be competitive and embrace new ideas. She has a penchant for details. In a group, she usually synergizes shared ideas and initiates an action therefrom. Strong and influential, she remains unperturbed and open to changes. She takes an easy glide while wearing two hats at the same time, by being Executive Director of SOCSKSARGEN Fishing Federation and Allied Industries, Inc. and President of GSC SMEDCI. Osh made her mark by staging and implementing a welcoming venue for micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs in the city and the region. The first-ever MSME Regional Congress and SMEDCI Kapihan were her significant contributions to the Council. During the Congress, MSME industry-associations were able to present opportunities and challenges. Resolutions 12 June-July 2014

Women behind SMEDCI were adopted and appropriate actions taken by concerned government agencies and industry groups. SMEDCI Kapihan brought in new MSME players like Bula Seaweed Growers, and tourism drivers in the city like travel agency owners and tour operators. The Kapihan has created an informal venue for these players to relax and disclose their pressing concerns. Osh said that the SMEDCI Kapihan is aimed to “bring people to be of help to them”. She plans to make it regular every month showcasing two MSME groups. Her Personal Advocacy Osh has made it her personal mantra to advocate the interests of the micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs. It is paramount to help people who energize the economic activity of the country, she said. Micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs are currently changing and shaping the economic patterns across the country, providing jobs to many Filipinos. “They got the numbers”, says Osh. Micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs and enterprises make up most of the nation’s businesses. The National Statistics Office data from 2012 show that MSMEs account for 99.6% of all businesses. This is equivalent to 944,897 registered businesses contributing to 70% of the country’s workforce. They may be small scale since most are situated in Barangays or small communities but the ripples of their successes are endless, inspiring and empowering more people in the communities to become entrepreneurs, and break the culture of poverty. Osh makes it her personal advocacy that her leadership at GSC SMEDCI is attuned to its mission-vision statement. She wants to bring the MSMEs closer to the Council, industry organizations, and the government. For Osh, there are many ways to advocate and advance the interests of MSMEs; they not only have the numbers, but their voices must be heard. Her Dreams for MSMEs, SMEDCI Osh aims big for the MSMEs. She wishes that during her one-year term as President, her personal advocacy to develop MSMEs will move beyond GSC SMEDCI’s mission/vision. She shares her dreams for the Council and the MSMEs. GSC SMEDCI to have a seat at the General Santos City Investment Board. The Council sits in the Technical Working Group that drafted the General Santos City

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Investment Code. Osh wishes the Council to become a permanent Board representative to facilitate, ease, and hasten appropriate actions on concerns affecting MSMEs. Amending GSC SMEDCI’s By-Laws. Osh aims to amend the guide of the Council to enable it to repeal what no longer works, and draft new laws that benefit the MSMEs best. Build Up Membership. Osh believes in strength of numbers. She wants change to happen and for her to implement these changes, the Council must have the numbers. With more members, it can do more and help more. Retraining and Training of Staff. Osh believes that it is time to train and retrain the Council’s staff to better equip them with the necessary technical skills thus, making them more competent and capacitated while serving the interests of the MSMEs. Strengthen Alliances with Media; Academe. Creating alliances are important to sustain the advocacies of GSC SMEDCI. The academe will serve as advisory and consultancy services to new and existing MSMEs. The academe is also a strong training ground for young people who choose to become entrepreneurs rather than becoming employees. The academe, too, plays an important role in honing the young Filipino students’ mindset in choosing the entrepreneurial path. The media plays a significant role in intensifying the Council’s advocacies among new and existing MSMEs. GSC SMEDCI’s aim is not only to help MSMEs expand but to thrive and become sustainable. The media can serve as an institution providing crucial information to the general public on the socio-economic importance of MSMEs. Passion and Leadership Tess, Aileen, and Osh are empowered women who will not hesitate to break boundaries to achieve what they desire for the Council. They are not afraid to take calculated risks, tread new grounds, and forge alliances to ensure that MSMEs get only the best support, technical assistance, branding and marketing knowledge to push their ventures forward. Their professional and personal success stories are the brand of leadership the Council is endowed with. With these three at the helm of the Council, MSMEs can only say, “The best is yet to come.”

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2014 Yaman GenSan Programme of Activities June 20 – July 22, 2014

BUSINESS SEMINAR Seminar on 5S of Good Housekeeping What it takes to be an Entrepreneur Seminar on Finding the Right Market for your Product Seminar on Import/Export Documentation Seminar on Design Trends 2015 Cum Product Development Fundamentals of Basic Bookkeeping/Purchase Transaction Flow and Inventory Control Financial Wellness Writing Business Correspondence Water Refilling Station and Laundry Business Seminar on Food Safety Management System (GMP/HACCP/SSOP) Seminar on BFAD Accreditation and DA Accreditation Money Out of Creativity Product Development (2nd Level)

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Agri Natural Farming June 26-28 Lagao Central Elementary School, GSC 200 Banana Chips and Taro Chips: 1st and 2nd Frying July 4,1:00-4:00 Gaisano Mall Atrium, GSC 80 Turmeric with Coconut Syrup/Coco Sugar Preparation July 2, 10:00-12:00 Gaisano Mall Atrium, GSC 37 Peanut Butter Making July 3, 10:00-12:00 Gaisano Mall Atrium, GSC 70 Hot and Spicy Vinegar; Hot Sauces Preparation July 5, 10:00-12:00 Gaisano Mall Atrium, GSC 62 Meat Processing July 5,1:00-5:00 Gaisano Mall Atrium, GSC 144 Hair Dressing and Beauty Care July 7-11, 8:00-4:00 ALS, Dadiangas West Central Elementary 20 School, GSC Massage Therapy July 14-18, 8:00-4:00 OLPGV Parish Center, GSC 12 Seminar on May Pera sa Basura 5 July 19, 10:00-4:00 Barangay Isidro, GSC 80 FORUM AND CONFERENCE

DATE/TIME

VENUE

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

Forum on Packaging for Food Products

June 27

Hotel San Marco, GSC

MSME Going Global Conference

June 20 -21, 8:00-5:00

KCC Convention and Events Center, GSC

576

3rd Industry-Academe Forum

July 1, 10am - 3pm

SM Trade Hall, GSC

1, 500

Philippine Nurses Association Regional Conference

July 18-19, 8:00-5:00

KCC Convention and Events Center, GSC

265

Green Business Forum

July 18, 10:00-5:00

Phela Grande Hotel, GSC

177

Big Brother-Small Brother Business Matching

July 22, 8:00-5:00

SM Trade Hall 2, GSC

330

5th PMAP Regional Congress

July 24-25, 8:00-5:00

Phela Grande Convention Center, GSC

106

FAIR AND EXHIBIT

DATE/TIME

VENUE

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

Yaman GenSan Motorcade and Opening Program

June 20, 8:00-12:00

Veranza Mall, GSC

310

Yaman Gensan Trade Fair and Exhibit

June 20-28, 8:00-5:00

Veranza Mall, GSC

420

Young Entrepreneurs’ Fair

July 8-10, 1:00-5:00

Gaisano Mall, GSC

500

Junior Entrepreneurs’ Camp

July 11-12, 9:00-12:00

Gaisano Mall, GSC

500

Yaman GenSan Jobs’ Fair

July 16, 8:00-4:00

KCC Convention and Events Center, GSC

OTHERS Night Run Series

DATE/TIME July 19

VENUE Sun City Suites, GSC

1,000 NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

150

Fun Run – CBAGS

July 6

Veranza Mall, GSC

600

Yaman Awards Night

August 23, 5:00-9:00

Green Leaf Hotel, GSC

450

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eaders are categorized as movers, initiators, creators, inventors, facilitators, mentors, and shakers. All these types form the formidable pack that leads the General Santos SMED Council, Inc. (GSC SMEDCI). We are pleased to introduce the leaders of SMEDCI. ROSANNA BERNADETTE B. CONTRERAS, President Fondly called “Osh” by peers and colleagues, Rosanna, an AB Management Economics graduate at Ateneo de Manila University has varied work experience spanning 22 years. She invested 18 years in the fields of human resource and administration, banking, and financial services, while the remaining 4 years were spent in the academe, teaching business courses to college students. A dynamic team player, she has a keen eye for details particularly, in meeting deadlines and targets. A highly competent and influential lady, Osh rose from the ranks of her chosen career paths. At present, she is the Executive Director of SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Services and President of the General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, Inc. TITA B. SUIB, Vice President “Tita” as affectionately called by friends, hails from Batuan, Bohol and a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering at Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Bukidnon. Tita began her career as Research Engineer of the National Food Authority from 19801985, and was later promoted and served as Quality Assurance Officer from 19851989. YAMAN GENSAN

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A passionate and dedicated woman, Tita honed her career as Senior Trade and Development Specialist of DTI from 19892006 and went on as Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator up to present at the local government of Malapatan, Sarangani Province. As her career in the government service progresses, she took further studies at Gregorio Araneta University Foundation where she earned 26 units of MS Agricultural Engineering in 19811984. In 2000, she earned her Master in Business Administration at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. With her innate

desire to serve in a bigger capacity thereby helping facilitate the growth of MSMEs in the region, she is now GSC SMEDCI Vice President. ATTY. RAUL JOSEFINO F. MIGUEL, Secretary Atty. Raul is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering at Ateneo de Davao University. He was a full scholar. A student leader and a consistent name in the Dean’s list, he proceeded to study law at the same University where he graduated Magna cum Laude. He was a recipient of the Fraternal Order of St. Thomas More as Master for Academics. In 1988, Raul passed the rigid Philippine B a r Examinations and started as a partner in a law firm in Davao ‒ the Villarica, Tiongco, Caboverde & Miguel Law Firm. He was also a legal reviewer and lecturer at CRC CPA Review

Centre in Davao City; Ateneo de Davao University; and Mindanao State University where he shared his expertise in commercial, civil, political, and administrative laws. Pursuing his vocation as a lawyer, he became legal counsel to major industries and organizations in the city. As an offshoot of his commitment and dedication to his profession and the organization he served, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines conferred on him the Most Outstanding IBP Chapter President in 2009. His passion to serve, brilliant mind, and leadership easily won him a seat in the Board of the Rotary Club of General Santos City and Secretary of the GSC SMEDCI. Moreover, he is the current President of General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. MARIFE A. QUIAM, Treasurer Marife, fondly called “Ping” in her circles, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting at Notre Dame of Dadiangas College in 1992. Ping began working while she was still a student. She started as Records Officer of a trucking service company and went on to become bookkeeper of a local gas and lubricants franchise company. She rose from the ranks in a local manpower agency where she started out as Bookkeeper, Finance and Administrative Head, and later on Manager. Advancing her career a notch higher, she became Human Resource Manager of Philippine Kingford, Inc., and onwards to Philippine Cinmic Industrial Corporation where she serves as Manager for Human Resource and Administration from 2007 up to present. Stepping up as a human resource practitioner, Marife is also affiliated with various civic organizations like Kiwanis Club International, HUREDA-PMAP SOCSKSARGEN as Assistant Treasurer, and the Tripartite Industrial Peace Council of the Department of Labor and Employment as Treasurer from 1996-2010. She held vital positions up to present as President of Philexport Region XII, and actively joined GSC SMEDCI since 2007. FELICIDAD P. INTO, Auditor Called “Fely” by family, peers, and colleagues in the insurance and accounting profession, Felicidad Into began her career after graduating Cum Laude at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges in 1981. In YAMAN GENSAN

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November 1984, she took the CPA Board Exam and passed. It was also in the same year that she took and passed the Insurance Commission’s licensure examinations for life, non-life, and variable universal life. Her pathway towards her successful CPA career began when she served as General Accountant at Sarangani Agricultural Company, Inc. in Sarangani Province in 1981. Because of the recognition she gave to her Alma Mater, the school hired her as Internal Auditor. In 1994, she entered the financial world as Area Head for Mindanao of First Women Credit Corporation. Five years after, she took on the post as branch manager of Pioneer Life, Inc. where she served up to 2007. The Pacquiao Group of Companies availed of her services as Accounting Management Consultant in 2008-2009. Her passion for leadership roles in the insurance industry brought her to greater heights as she became regional leader of the Business Development Group of Pioneer Life, Inc. and branch manager of Paramount Life and General Insurance, Inc. At present, she is Auditor of GSC SMEDCI. MARIA THERESA S. PACHECO, Trustee, Past President “Tess” as known by her peers in the banking industry, is a graduate of BS Agricultural Engineering at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Tess began her career as Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology from 1988-1989. She was eventually promoted to higher positions within the agency up to Executive Assistant IV in 1994. After her career in the government service, she joined the banking industry starting as an Account Officer of Mindanao Development Bank in 1994. She eventually became Branch Head and Manager in 1998-1999. Later she took a rest from the banking industry and worked as Project Evaluation Officer of the Office of the President-Presidential Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects for the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project Office for about a year in 19992000 during the Estrada administration. It was during her stint in government when Planters Development Bank pushed her to take on the post of Branch Head and Manager in 2000-2002. Her role in the

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Leading the pack: Get to know... banking industry grew as she assumed the higher post of Senior Manager/OIC Area Head for Mindanao in 2011-2012. In a short span of time, Tess was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Area Head beginning February 2012 to present. Tess also serves in the current Board of Trustees of GSC SMEDCI. BRO. ROBERT B. MCGOVERN, FMS, Trustee Bro. Robert or “Bro. Bob” came to the Philippines as a Missionary of the Marist Brothers, after having taught in the United States. His first assignment in the Philippines was teaching young boys at Notre Dame of Cotabato, Boys Department. In 1968, Bro. Bob helped in the formation of young Filipino Marist Brothers at Notre Dame of Marbel College, now Notre Dame of Marbel University. In Marbel, Bro. Bob taught both in college and graduate school, and established the college’s Research and Guidance Centre. Serving the Marbel community for two years, Bro. Bob got sick and was transferred to Marist School for Boys in Marikina. In 1970-1971, Bro. Bob returned to Cotabato and administered Notre Dame Boys Department, and later on became Executive Director of Notre Dame Educational Association (NDEA). He served until 1980. Interestingly, he served as President for three terms. While serving NDEA, Bro. Bob made early accomplishments by honing Filipino Muslim and indigenous youth through scholarship programs, and was responsible for training teachers via the Accelerated Teacher Training Program. During his time, he represented Mindanao in professional organizations like CEAP and PASSCU, and later received the first grant from the US Agency for International Development for a private, non-stock organization. When his term ended in 1980, Bro. Bob was assigned at Notre Dame of Dadiangas College, now Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, in General Santos City. In Dadiangas Community, he actively involved in Community Extension Programs, some

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“The 12th Yaman GenSan will flourish, develop, and cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit among fellow Generals thereby increasing their confidence and competency to compete and anticipate the changing needs of the rapid growing market, as well as the high demands of the consumers”, she added. OPENING SALVO The colorful YG motorcade was joined by about 70 vehicles owned by the different entrepreneurs in the city. It kicked off at the Oval Plaza and concluded at Veranza Mall, General Santos City. Following the motorcade was the Opening Programme with President Rosanna Contreras giving the acknowledgment and welcome address. In her speech, she explained her vision for GSC SMEDCI and how best it can help aspiring entrepreneurs. She discussed the SMED Council Hub that she hopes will be realized YAMAN GENSAN

of which are still very visible today like the Graduate School, College of Nursing, Early Childhood Educational Centre, Marist Technical Training Program, and Notre Dame Business Resource Training Centre, which consistently help micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs. It was through Bro. Bob’s ingenuity that the Notre Dame Mother and Child Centre got established. Moreover, he helped build six clinics serving IP communities, and served as conduit to promote peace in Sarangani Province and General Santos City. DOMINADOR S. DIZON, Trustee Dominador or “Dom” is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Associate in Commercial Science at Polytechnic University of the Philippines as an Academic Scholar. After graduating from these courses, he passed the CPA Board Examinations and became Chief Accountant, Comptroller, and Assistant Vice President of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges in 1993-1997. In 1993, Dom earned his MBA degree at Notre Dame of Dadiangas College. He was an Asian Foundation scholar. In 1997, he pursued his doctorate studies in Management at the University of San Jose-Recolletos in Cebu. He was a FAPE scholar. Fleshing out his vision to educate the youth, he established his own school, GenSantos Foundation College, Inc., known to specialize in the field of Accountancy. He served as President and Chairman of the Board in 1994. Dom has authored two books. Currently, he serves as a Trustee of the GSC SMEDCI. He was President of GSC SMEDCI in 1996.

during her term. Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera declared the 12th Yaman GenSan open. He then introduced Senator Cynthia Villar, Guest of Honor, who expressed her consistent support for MSMEs. Meanwhile, Grace Co, Country Manager of DLC encouraged everyone to never give up until one finally finds the business that fits one’s personality. She added that entrepreneurs must always pay attention to the needs of the community. The program was well-attended by various stakeholders. Ribbon cutting to open the 12th Yaman GenSan Trade Fair and Exhibit was done by City Mayor Ronnel Rivera, GSC SMEDCI President Rosanna Contreras, and DLC Country Manager Grace Co. The MSME Going Global Conference followed in the afternoon and attended by 576 participants from all over the country. The one and a half day event was in partnership with Southmin Fair Trade Network Inc, with the theme, “Turning MSMEs and Farmers into Exporters” which aimed to make Filipino MSMEs and farmers’ products compliant with international standards to reach global markets.

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2014 Yaman Awards held The year 2005 significantly marked the launching of the 1st Yaman Awards. The Yaman Awards aims to recognize local entrepreneurs who meaningfully contribute to the local economy by seizing business opportunities, creating wealth, and exude YAMAN AWARDS. Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera and Vice Mayor Shirlyn B. Nograles award Micro-Entrepreneur of the resiliency through time. Year: Yolly’s Pancit Malabon and Medium-Entrepreneur of the Year: South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. that General Santos holds a reservoir Santos City on August 23, 2014. The 1st Yaman Awards brought 33 of entrepreneurs and the city’s business Congratulations to the 2014 entrepreneurs vying for six categories. environment is dynamic and active. Yaman Awards Winners: As the years progressed, the nominees In 2014, the Yaman Awards was • Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year: exponentially increased to 114. These more rigid. Tabulation of results was Yolly’s Pancit Malabon nominees who are the city’s wellspring carefully done by SGV and Co., and of entrepreneurs came from diverse covers all enterprises consisting of small, • Small-Entrepreneur of the Year: industries or enterprises like wholesale, Mix ‘N Magic micro, and medium, for a total of 45 retail and trade, manufacturing, enterprises representing 56 nominees. construction, fishing, hotel and Local city chief executive Ronnel • Medium-Entrepreneur of the restaurants, academe, and others that C. Rivera graced the formal event held Year: South Cotabato Integrated propel income generation and equitable Port Services, Inc. at the posh Greenleaf Hotel in General distribution of wealth. This indicates

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“Mix ‘N Magic” is one of General growth, huge changes. New players and pastries to their loyal customers. In Santos City’s home-grown successful started to arrive and set up their outlets 2009, ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ went all the way local brands of confectionary products in malls. Goldilocks and Red Ribbon to Davao City and opened a branch in and catering services patronized by many came and caught the attention of the Bajada, then later moved to Gaisano Mall clients. Mix ‘N Magic’s story originates locals. However, the competition did not of Davao in June 2010. from Eloisa Arenas, the Mom, who deter ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ from improving Waves of success continued to create taught the family the basics of baking on their products. ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ had to magic for ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ as they moved and cooking. generate new ideas of creating something to a new location in General Santos City It all started in unique, palatable, and their modest home affordable that meet when a shared the refined taste hobby of mother buds of the budgetand two daughters wise locals. They eventually became created a unique line her legacy. Mom of celebration and Eloisa taught her premium cakes, local daughters Michaela breads, delicacies, and Sunshine how to catering services, mix dry ingredients, and venues like spread some magic, Patio Eloisa and M and then bake the Place keeping their cookies and cakes customers happy. in the oven. Aside ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ from baking, Mom desires to embed their Eloisa also taught magic in people’s her daughters how hearts by locating to cook local food their branches favorites. Soon, the proximate to human cookies, cakes, and Mix ‘N Magic lady executives Michaela “Mixie” Arenas-Tan and Soledad “Shine” Arenas- traffic or convergence food choices became Magbanua with City Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera, Vice Mayor Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles, and Mariela points like in malls Luz Cortez, President, CBAGS. a crowd drawer, and both in Davao City the brand ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ never stopped and General Santos City, and in a school on March 23, 2011. South Osmena Street creating magic! canteen. is in the heart of the city and close to many ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ opened its doors to Awards and nominations easily came business establishments and government the public on December 16, 1996. Their to this local bake shop. In 2004, they offices. These establishments and offices first store was located at RD Building bagged the Consumer Choice Award. became their expanded market. on Santiago Boulevard. The array of More nominations came from various “Magic” became a by-word and the products they offered included a variety organizations. In 2014, ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ brand became magic. The influx of client of pastries, fondant and celebration cakes bagged the prestigious Yaman Award bookings for catering services and venues for all occasions, breads, and catering for Entrepreneur of the Year during for parties, meetings, and seminars services. the culmination of the 2014 Yaman ultimately pushed ‘Mix ‘N Magic’ to In 1998, happy about their big hit GenSan after 18 years of delighting its open its multi-purpose function hall in on their first cake shop foray, ‘Mix ‘N customers. April 2012. Magic’ started to branch out at KCC Mall Indeed, the magic continues for ‘Mix Meanwhile, competition also of GenSan. They continued selling cakes ‘N Magic’! became fierce. The city grew and with YAMAN GENSAN

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