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PRESS RELEASE
Public Information Office-City Mayor's Office
REF. NO-0904-0036
September 29, 2004

Bacolod barangays showcase local products

   Handicrafts, native decor, and several other cottage-industry products from various barangays in Bacolod City are presently showcased in the mini-showroom set-up by the City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO)
     Located at the lobby of the City Tourism Office, the mini-showroom displays the engraved and scented candles from Brgy. 2; bags, belts and pouches from Brgy. 23; MassKara mask necklaces, chicken and alligator decor (made recycled and melted plastic container cups from Brgys. 34 and 35, MassKara masks and Terra Cotta items (decor made up of several kinds of clay) from Brgy. Handumanan, native trays, baskets and dining sets such as placemats and coaster pads ( made of coconut sticks and plastic rattan), native chimes, bracelets, ballpens and lamp shades (made of wood) from Brgy. Taculing; butterfly wings (made up of wire, paint and nylon stockings) from Brgy. Pahanocoy, ceramic figurines from Brgy. Tangub; and while T-shirts printed with MassKara mask, chimes and assorted key chains, flower vases made from wood shavings, picture frames and jewelry boxes (made of shell materials) from Brgy. Villamonte.
     CCLDO Project Development Officer III Joy Angela Gepes said the program is one way boosting entrepreneurship from various barangays in the city. The products displayed were the handwork of small-scale entrepreneurs in the city, she said.
     Those who are interested to purchase and avail of the said products are invited to visit the mini-showroom or may contact CCLDO Project Dev. Officer III Joy Angela Gepes at tel. nos 433-4558 for further information.
     CCLDO is presently headed by Mr. Leo Villanueva, Project Development Officer IV. *(CMO-PIO/dmg)

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SEPTEMBER 2004

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	REF. NO-0904-0031 September 18-25 declared as Clean-up the World Drive Week in Bacolod - 09/21/04
	REF. NO-0904-0030 Bantay Bayan Pledges Assistance to City's Peace & Order Efforts - 09/20/04
	REF. NO-0904-0027 MassKara Dancers join Shanghai Festival - 09/18/04
	REF. NO-0904-0026 City Celebrates Boys' and Girls' Week - 09/17/04
	REF. NO-0904-0025 Search for Outstanding Employees slated - 09/17/04
	REF. NO-0904-0024 ODAN-J Arriving for MassKara Festival - 09/16/04
	REF. NO-0904-0023 MassKara Festival flies to Shanghai to join "Festivals of the World" - 09/16/04
	REF. NO-0904-0022 City Holds Clean Up Drive - 09/15/04
	REF. NO-0904-0021 Espino to represent the SP in the Bacolod City Sports Council - 09/16/04
	REF. NO-0904-0020 City Holds Training on Value-Adding Fishery Products - 09/14/04
	REF. NO-0904-0019 Barangay Sports Dev't. Efforts get City's Support - 09/14/04
	REF. NO-0904-0018 US Embassy holds Outreach Program on Sept. 16 - 09/14/04
	REF. NO-0904-0017 Agri Projects boost City's Food Production Efforts - 09/13/04
	REF. NO-0904-0015 CAO holds Seaborne Patrol Operations - 09/10/04
	REF. NO-0904-0014 CEO Reports Stealing of Feeder Line Wires - 09/13/04
	REF. NO-0904-0013 During MassKara Festival Conduct Special Anti-Drug Drive... - 09/09/04
	REF. NO-0904-0012 Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia Meets with Day Care Workers - 09/08/04
	REF. NO-0904-0011 Promenade Fountain Repaired - 09/08/04
	REF. NO-0904-0010 Academe Support for City Cleanliness Drive Sought - 09/08/04
	REF. NO-0904-0009 City Conducts Basic Fishery Law Enforcement Training - 09/07/04
	REF. NO-0904-0008 More Projects Eyed in the Barangays - 09/07/04
	REF. NO-0904-0007 City Celebrates "Family Month" in September - 09/07/04

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