04/08/2026
Earlier today, the Municipal Government of Ilog, under the leadership of Hon. Mayor John Paul K. Alvarez, successfully conducted the Food Safety, Food Labeling, Food Packaging, and Avoiding AI Slop & Effective Digital Marketing for MSMEs Training in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) β Negros Occidental and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) β Negros Occidental at Sharinas Function Hall, Brgy. Dancalan, Ilog.
The activity was graced by Hon. Vice Mayor John Paulo Alvarez, Hon. Edsel L. Magbato, Sangguniang Bayan Member and Chairperson on Tourism, and Engr. Glady T. Reyes, Assistant Provincial Director of DOST Negros Occidental.
Participants gained valuable knowledge from DOST resource speakers Engr. Ellin Grace Andana and Engr. John Michael Tingson, who discussed Food Safety, Mandatory Food Labeling, and Food Packagingβessential practices in ensuring quality and market readiness of local products.
Meanwhile, resource speakers from DTI Negros OccidentalβMs. Liza F. Ganchoon, Ms. Hyrene C. Notar, and Mr. Harklee D. Granadaβshared practical strategies on Avoiding AI Slop and Effective Digital Marketing for MSMEs, empowering local entrepreneurs to maximize digital platforms while maintaining authenticity and quality in their online presence.
This initiative reflects the Municipal Government of Ilog's continuing commitment to strengthening the capabilities of our local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to produce safe, competitive, and market-ready products in today's digital economy.