06/08/2026
𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆
The Veruela Entrepreneurs Association (VEA) successfully conducted its First Board of Officers Meeting on August 6, 2026, at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall, marking an important milestone toward the formal organization and institutionalization of the municipality’s entrepreneurial sector.
The meeting was presided over by the Association’s President, with the Business Permits and Licensing Unit (BPLU) and the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions (LEDIP) Unit providing technical guidance and facilitation in the drafting of the Association’s organizational documents. The activity was facilitated by Gel Archie V. Briones, BPLO and LEDIPO Designate, with the assistance of the Municipal Livelihood and Training Coordinator, Rey S. Escribir, and with the support of Hon. Eric P. Plaza, Sangguniang Bayan Member and Chairperson of the Committee on Commerce, Trade and Industry.
During the meeting, the officers discussed the following agenda:
* ✅ Drafting of the Association’s Constitution and By-Laws
* ✅ Review and approval of the Membership Application Form
* ✅ Orientation on the requirements and process for SEC registration
* ✅ Planning of future programs, activities, and organizational initiatives
* ✅ Other matters concerning the growth and sustainability of the Association
The meeting demonstrated the collective commitment of the Association’s officers to establish a strong, organized, and legally recognized organization that will represent and advance the interests of entrepreneurs in the Municipality of Veruela. Through the continued technical assistance of the Local Government Unit, the Association is taking meaningful steps toward strengthening entrepreneurship, promoting business development, and contributing to the municipality’s local economic growth.