There's something that all of us KaPandi should be proud about. The Bagong Barrio Multi-Purpose Cooperative was awarded this year as Most Outstanding SME of Bulacan and Model OTOP of Bulacan for its Specialized Garments (Barongs and Gowns), besting other entries.The residents of Bagong Barrio had been laboring for years, creating fashionable yet affordable gowns and barongs for the Filipinos. Most of them have shops in Divisoria and Baclaran in order to have a share of a bigger market.
Allegedly getting no support from the then local government, they decided to band together and form the now existing cooperative. The much needed attention did not come until the Provincial Department of Trade and Industry started supporting the cooperati
ve members by helping promote their products, and subsidizing booth fees on trade fairs. It was, as they say, a struggle at first. Now the cooperative is reaping awards for their hard work and dedication to their craft.A couple of months ago, the BBMPC, together with representatives from DTI Bulacan, invited Mayor Bobby Oca in one of their management meetings where their concerns and support needs were aired. They formally presented to him as well the newly-created brand Disenyo Pandi. Mayor Bobby ensured the group of his commitment to support the cooperative in their endeavors.
A few weeks later, direction signage were put up by the LGU staff on key areas of Pandi to welcome visitors from the First National OTOP Summit held at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City.
BBMPC hosted a short welcome program headed by the young and dynamic tandem of Mr. Danny Rivera (current President of BBMPC), and Mr. Sonny Antonio (former President of BBMPC). The hosts guided the visitors to the exhibit area on their newly-built building, then later on proceeded to one of the member's shops to show a sample of how the garments were meticulously made.
Keep up the good work, BBMPC!
