2012 Monthly Women
Celebration of PIA-8 showcases ENTREPINAY in EV
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PIA
8 regional director Olive Tiu (center) introduces to media
artist-entrepreneur Marjorie Clarin (right) proprietor of My
Konzepto to media during the Harampang ha PIA as Araceli Larraga
(left) of DTI look on. In front are some of Clarin’s products
such as necklaces, scented candles and pastries shown to the
media during the presscon. (VINO R. CUAYZON) |
By CATHERINE T. BALDELOBAR,
Samar News.com
March 1,
2012
TACLOBAN CITY – The
Philippine Information Agency Region 8 (PIA-8) “Harampang-Kapihan” on
February 29 showcased an “EntrePinay” in
Eastern Visayas as part of its monthly commemoration of the 2012 Women
Celebration, featuring the talent and creativity of female Waraynons.
This month features Ms. Marjorie Clarin, the owner of “My Konzepto” –
maker of fashion jewelry; home accents; candle holders, hand painted
bottles, plates, and ceramics; and variety of candles.
As stressed by Erlinda
Olivia Tiu, Regional Director of PIA-8, Clarin posed as an epitome of
women empowerment in the field of business, her distinct artistic
inclination of creating one-of-a-kind designs serves as its
differentiation to be able to withstand in the industry. Clarin’s
story of success started with an investment of P2,000, at the age of
12 she engaged in creating designs of fashion jewelleries’ as part of
her hobby and gradually innovated her product lines to candles, and
other home accents. She also, pointed out the support-arm of
government agencies, among others, the Department of Trade and
Industry Region 8 (DTI-8) who assisted in her business development and
training.
Director Tiu likewise
emphasized that concerned government agencies and Local Government
Units (LGUs) shall extend supports in the development and sustenance
of micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). As averred by Araceli
Laragga, Chief Consumer Welfare Division Leyte Provincial Office, the
DTI-8 has in place programs and projects, among others, catering
assistance for the development and sustenance of MSMEs, this covers
the existing and would-be entrepreneurs through providing financing
support, training, marketing, and product development.
