La Trinidad MSME Corner

02/09/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be informed that the Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session, originally scheduled for September 3, 2026 (tomorrow) as part of the MSME Week Celebration is cancelled from the current activity schedule.

Instead, the Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session will be conducted as a separate two-day activity on a later date.
This adjustment is made to accommodate more participants and ensure that everyone can have a more meaningful, hands-on and well-serviced learning experience during the activity.

☕ Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session
📅 New date to be announced
📍 Venue to be announced
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.
☕🤎

Please stay safe MSMEs

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that the Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session scheduled today, September 1, 2026, as part of the MSME Week Celebration, is postponed due to the prevailing weather conditions.

For the safety of our participants, organizers, and resource persons, the activity has been rescheduled as follows:

📌 September 2, 2026 – Rugmaking Skills Training
📌 September 3, 2026 – Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe.

01/09/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that the Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session scheduled today, September 1, 2026, as part of the MSME Week Celebration, is postponed due to the prevailing weather conditions.

For the safety of our participants, organizers, and resource persons, the activity has been rescheduled as follows:

📌 September 2, 2026 – Rugmaking Skills Training
📌 September 3, 2026 – Coffee Roasting, Brewing, and Cupping Session

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe.

19/08/2026

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗨𝗕

To enhance the market presence and promotion of local products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) inaugurated its third One-Town One-Product Center at the government-owned Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant (SVHR) located in Betag, La Trinidad.

Provincial Director Felicitas Bandonill guided the participants on the objectives of their flagship program, highlighting the first center located at the municipality’s Pasalubong Center within the Public Market managed by The Tuknorz Inc., and the second center situated at the Kai Cafe in Pico.

Bandonill further stated that the center will create opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to connect with potential partners for their growth and expansion.

In his talk, Atty. Delmar Cariño, representative of the Mayor, emphasized the government's ongoing support for product development and partnership programs for the economic sustainability of MSMEs.

Meanwhile, Councilor Nestor Fongwan, Jr., Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Industry, urged MSMEs to reach out to their office to discuss any concerns and suggestions regarding potential legislative measures. “A community flourishes when small enterprises succeed,” he said.

On the other hand, Councilor Belmer Elis wrapped up the program by emphasizing the key aspects of the ongoing crafting of the OTOP Center ordinance which he co-authored with Fongwan in the municipality. Elis also mentioned that MSMEs will be incorporated into the sisterhood programs of La Trinidad.

Various business organizations, entrepreneurs, and government offices attended the launch, including Municipal Agriculturist Nida Organo, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang, Jr. and SVHR Manager Deborah Molitas.

Putting local goodies on display at the hotel is giving local businesses a high-five in the spotlight. This move boosts the local government's mission to champion local enterprises, making sure they are seen in strategic places.

//obp
photos: LTPIO/MCDSO

12/08/2026

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!

Have an innovative idea, product, or business you want to protect?

Join us for the 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 and learn how Intellectual Property Rights can help safeguard your ideas, strengthen your brand, and support business growth.

📅 Date: 18 August 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Negosyo Center La Trinidad, 2–154 Stall, 2nd Floor, Old Public Market, Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet

FREE SEMINAR!
Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

If you're unable to scan the QR code, register through this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgjL-1lg7VWKQ8FvBb_LPn1Itmlx5jlelsdGnLf6kO2wb9Xg/viewform?usp=header

For inquiries:
📘 Negosyo Center La Trinidad, Benguet
📧 [email protected]
📞 0956-816-6569

Protect your ideas. Empower your brand. Strengthen your business through Intellectual Property Rights.

11/08/2026

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐓 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Resource Person: Morica Fatog Serreno

August 3, 2026. More than 20 participants braved the rainy weather to take part in a Resin Art Skills Training as a celebration for the La Trinidad MSME Week.

Morica Fatog Serreno of Morix Handicrafts discussed the fundamentals and creative possibilities of working with resin. During the activity, Serreno demonstrated how simple creative concepts can be transformed into unique handcrafted products with potential market value.

After discussion, participants were given the opportunity to put their newly learned skills into practice by creating their own resin-made jewelry that allowed them to experiment with variety of colors and different materials.

Participants were also encouraged to explore the use of La Trinidad’s OTOP particularly its locally recognized strawberries (can be artificial to be used in resin jewelries) and Arabica coffee as design elements in their resin creations.

Incorporating these local products opens opportunities to develop distinctive souvenirs and accessories that showcase La Trinidad’s identity and agricultural heritage.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐧!

03/08/2026

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

In view of the continuous rainfall and in consideration of the safety of our participants, organizers, and resource persons, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐓 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

This rescheduling is a precautionary measure to ensure everyone's safety. New schedules will be announced and posted on this page as soon as they are finalized.

Please stay safe and continue to monitor official announcements for further updates.

STAY RESILIENT MSMEs!

03/08/2026

Koya anong activity bukas? Pwede pumunta?

📢 As part of the La Trinidad MSME Week Celebration, our local MSMEs are hosting a series of free community training sessions. Learn new skills through these back-to-back activities! Ge ge ge ge tara!

📍 Municipal Gymnasium, Km 5., Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🍰 𝐍𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
*Participants can bring their own hand mixer if possible.
**Dala ka rin bes ng hairnet and apron kung maari.

📍 Municipal Gymnasium, Km 5., Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
✨ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

We encourage everyone in the community to take advantage of this opportunity to gain practical skills. See you there a wen?😉

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

𝗟𝗧 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Week in La Trinidad launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the blessing of local products.

The celebration is based on the MSMED Week Ordinance, authored by Councilor Nestor Fongwan, Jr., which outlines the various programs and activities for the celebration. The ordinance strengthened the implementation of various activities geared towards MSME's welfare.

The opening ceremonies were attended by Department of Trade and Industry Representative Richard Limpin, Municipal Administrator Franco Bawang, Jr., Municipal Agriculturist Nida Organo, Pastor Jones Padeo, MSME Focal Person Orlando Pacya, municipal employees, exhibitors, and other guests.

Later in the afternoon, Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, Councilor Teddy Walang, and Executive Assistant Delmar Carino visited the exhibitors, purchased local products, and exchanged pleasantries.

*Photos of the product displays shall be posted soon in this page.

photos: LTMO-IO/CDSO

28/07/2026

KALIDAD LA TRINIDAD, 'tis the season for our MSMEs!

Support our local entrepreneurs during the celebration of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Week.

Here is the MSMED Week schedule of activities:

July 31-Aug 6: MSME Trade Fair
July 31: Ribbon Cutting & Product Blessing
August 4: No Bake Cake Training & Laser Engraving Skills Training
August 5: Coffee Roasting, Brewing & Cupping Sessions
August 6: Foot Rug Making Workshop
August 7: OTOP Hub Launching
August 20: MSME Summit & Gov Connect
August 30: Fashion Show V2

*for inquiries, pls refer to the pinned comment.

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, here is the updated MSME WEEK Celebration Activities:

KALIDAD LA TRINIDAD, 'tis the season for our MSMEs!

Support our local entrepreneurs during the celebration of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Week.

Here is the MSMED Week schedule of activities:

July 31-Aug 6: MSME Trade Fair
July 31: Ribbon Cutting & Product Blessing
August 18: OTOP Hub Launching
August 29: No Bake Cake Training & Laser Engraving Skills Training
Sept 1: Coffee Roasting, Brewing & Cupping Sessions
Sept 2: Foot Rug Making Workshop
Sept 21: Fashion Show
Sept 22: MSME Summit

*for inquiries, pls refer to the pinned comment.