Sunbursts BALAY TABLEA

Cabatuan Local Blend Chocolate "TABLEA" has endured the test of time because of the distinct quality and smoothness of the cacao beans used and its unique blend brewing.

"Tsokolate" brewers have handed their expertise and blend from one generation to the next. This new generation of brewers is still practicing the traditional technique/process used by their ancestors who where cacao masters during the historic colonial days.

In 2012, the Local Government Unit of Cabatuan (LGU) lauched the massive revival of this treasured tradition by passing Sangguniang Bayan Resolution no. 2012-030 which officially made cacao as an alternative One Town One Product (OTOP) commodity in Cabatuan.

Innovations in treasured blend then followed, such as improvement of packaging and branding. The Municipal Government chose the brand "TAN TONO", in honor of the first Gobernadorcillo of Cabatuan.

Our goal is to perpetuate the legacy of our traditional Cabatuan Local Blend Chocolate. We manufacture our TABLEA using the traditional process through the use of METATE - a natural stone hand carved for crushing the cacao beans.

Out TABLEA is made through the synergy of skills, talent and dedication of our local people. Local farmers supply us with cacao beans and dried banana leaves (ramay). The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) train our farmers and laborers in the fermentation and drying of seeds as well as in roasting, grinding and packaging.

It has been the advocacy of Sunbursts BALAY TABLEA to help farmers in Cabatuan and those who are in need of a livelihood.

This thrust is inline with the program of our Local Government Unit together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) when OTOP was launched to help boost the economy of our town. The program develops product-based Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and consequently generate jobs.

The management of sunburts BALAY TABLEA is committed to promote and enhance the popular consumption of Cabatuan Local Blend Chocolate as it performs its corporate social responsibility to the community.

Sunbursts Balay Tablea is a single proprietorship food processing business currently owned by Ms. Catherine V. Taleon. The company has been producing cocoa bean based products such as pure tablea and tablea with muscovado sugar for several years but was only established in 2012.

At present, the Sunbursts Balay Tablea has 5 employees and operates 6 hours a day, 6 times a week. Due to high volume of reject caused by manually-done processes, Ms. Taleon decided to seek the assistance of DOST through SETUP ISSF in order to improve production efficiency and product quality by upgrading the technology of the company. 

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AL DI FOODS: QUALITY, NATURAL & HEALTHY

 Al Di Foods is a single proprietorship food processing enterprise that manufactures instant powdered tea products such as turmeric- ginger-lemongrass, turmeric tea with calamansi and turmeric juice. Established in 2004 by its owner, Mrs. Maria Antonia Fatima A. Diosaban, Al Di Foods now have seven (7) regular employees. Four (4) of whom are production workers while the other three (3) are sellers.

The enterprise availed of DOST’s technology upgrading program where its product quality and production efficiency were improved. Likewise, with upgraded equipment, they can commercialize new products in the future which they can offer to its target market.

Just recently, the company availed of the DOST’s OneSTore Program where its products are marketed online through its e-commerce platform.

With the assistance availed from DOST, Al Di Foods can better compete in the market niche where it operates. 

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OneSTore of DOST Region VI: Bringing Western Visayas quality products at your doorsteps!

One of DOST’s identified outcomes is to provide innovative, cost effective and appropriate technologies that enable MSMEs to develop and produce competitive products that meet world-class standards. To achieve this, DOST has been implementing the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) as a strategy to encourage and assist MSMEs as well as private and government institutions to implement technological innovations in order to enhance their competitiveness and support the economic development in the countryside. The program provides various modalities of technology transfer interventions and provision of technical consultancy services in order to attain its major objectives.

Since it was implemented in 2003, DOST VI had assisted several MSMEs most especially in the following priority   sectors:  Food Processing; Metals and Engineering; Horticulture; Gifts, Decors & Handicrafts; Furniture; Aquatic and Marine; Information & Communications Technology and Health Products & Services. Areas of interventions include product quality improvement, human resources development, cost minimization, waste management and other operation related activities. 

With the agency’s continuing effort to assist MSMEs, OneSTore was conceptualized and presently being implemented. OneSTore.ph is an e-commerce web application platform that operates nationwide and caters primarily to Philippine consumers. It hopes to further assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) widen the scope of their target market. Eventually, it can help deliver economic growth and increase business opportunities of those enterprises in the rural communities. OneSTore provides customers with an effortless shopping experience and retailers with simple and direct access to one of the largest customer base-system in the Philippines.

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RGIES: ILOILO’s PRIDE

From simply making butterscotch and yema for family and friends in a small rented place, RGIES DELICACIES has definitely been transformed into a great and highly successful entrepreneurial pursuit. 

DOST initially provided technological assistance in upgrading product packaging of the company. This was done primarily to lengthen shelf life from just a few weeks into several months. This eventually followed by various consultancy programs such as productivity enhancement and food safety. The DOST likewise supported the equipment upgrading of the company to provide innovative, cost effective and appropriate technologies that enable MSMEs to develop and produce competitive products that meet world-class standards.

 To further widen its market, RGies Delicacies signified its intention to be part of DOST’s OneSTore Program where its products are marketed online through its e-commerce platform.

Through the different technological interventions, the company continually grew and promote their product both local and international. Now a significant player in the highly-competitive processed food market and truly an Iloilo’s pride.

“True to their goals and objectives, DOST has indeed boosted our productivity and competitiveness locally, and in the near future, globally. New packaging attributes to our product awareness and indeed has been a big factor in creating a niche of our brand in the market. The technical assistance has opened the doors for RGies to expand and reach out to new customers beyond expectation.

RGies has gone a long way with DOST, yet we still believe that thru them, we could reach our company’s highest potential” a testimony from GRACE M. JAVELOSA, Owner, RGies Delicacies.

To support and taste RGies heavenly delicious products, check it out thru this link: 
http://onestore.ph/index.php/home/vendor/114/DOST-VI-Regional-Hub

DOST VI CONDUCTS ONESTORE ORIENTATION IN ILOILO CITY

Last June 14, 2017, DOST VI conducted its first  OneSTore orientation to extend the opportunity to qualified  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The orientation was held at the DOST VI Conference Room with Dr. Emelyn P. Flores, Asst. Regional Director for Technical Operations welcoming the participants.

All of the invited MSMEs were present and showed the willingness to be part of the program. The orientation was conducted by Mr. Jay Tumbokon, oneSTore project staff, whose discussion focused on the introduction of the program to the MSMEs highlighting its online/e-commerce and hub components. The benefits of being part of the program were discussed, as well as the potential market base that will be reached by the e-commerce platform. Various questions were raised and properly addressed.The MSMEs in the region showed enthusiasm and eagerness to be part of the program. It is with fervent hope that oneSTore will lead the way for our MSMEs towards growth.

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