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The post-monitoring activity initiated by the OVP-SMSO notes significant progress in the livelihoods of the newest Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day grantees from the Province of Davao Occidental, Mindanao.
MSMEs in Davao Occidental Rebuild and Thrive through OVP’s Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day
The Office of the Vice President–Southern Mindanao Satellite Office (OVP-SMSO) has documented steady progress among Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) beneficiaries in Davao Occidental as they work to revitalize their local economy.
The MTD program is more than financial aid; it is a strategic investment in self-reliance. Through periodic monitoring and financial literacy seminars, the OVP ensures that each grant is utilized with the discipline necessary for long-term business sustainability.
Among those visited was Alicia Sardido, a hog raiser in Barangay Talagutong, Don Marcelino. Her journey represents the resilience of livestock farmers in the region who were devastated by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in 2020 and 2021. Due to mandatory government culling protocols to eradicate the virus, small breeders like Alicia lost their entire livelihood, including their essential breeder sows.
Alicia used the ₱15,000 venture capital from the MTD program to restart. She purchased new piglets and feed to begin repopulating her farm.
“This has been a great help in raising my pigs and in meeting our family’s daily needs (Malaking tulong po ito sa pag-aalaga ko ng baboy at sa pang-araw-araw naming pangangailangan),” Sardido said.
In Barangay Basiawan, Santa Maria, entrepreneur Marelyn Oresca upgraded her electronic shop by acquiring specialized tools that were previously beyond her reach. Today, her shop serves as a central repair hub for her community and neighboring areas.
Meanwhile, Jan Agbon successfully launched Yan’s Food Hut in Poblacion, Malita, whose specialty is sizzling pork sisig—a savory, tangy, and spicy dish beloved by Filipinos.
“For our ingredients, especially meat, the ₱15,000 really went a long way. We were able to buy in bulk, and I kept rolling the income back into the business. (Sa aming mga ingredients po tulad ng karne, malaki na talaga ang 15 thousand. Bulto na yung binili namin at ni-rolling ko po yung kita),” Agbon stated.
With grit and timely support, Jan’s business has now become a steady source of income for his family.
These stories reflect the Office of the Vice President’s vision of equitable progress. As of December 2025, the MTD program has empowered over 3,000 individuals, proving the OVP’s commitment to building a resilient, disciplined, and productive entrepreneurial sector.
The Office of the Vice President–Southern Mindanao Satellite Office (OVP-SMSO) has documented steady progress among Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) beneficiaries in Davao Occidental as they work to revitalize their local economy.
The MTD program is more than financial aid; it is a strategic investment in self-reliance. Through periodic monitoring and financial literacy seminars, the OVP ensures that each grant is utilized with the discipline necessary for long-term business sustainability.
Among those visited was Alicia Sardido, a hog raiser in Barangay Talagutong, Don Marcelino. Her journey represents the resilience of livestock farmers in the region who were devastated by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in 2020 and 2021. Due to mandatory government culling protocols to eradicate the virus, small breeders like Alicia lost their entire livelihood, including their essential breeder sows.
Alicia used the ₱15,000 venture capital from the MTD program to restart. She purchased new piglets and feed to begin repopulating her farm.
“This has been a great help in raising my pigs and in meeting our family’s daily needs (Malaking tulong po ito sa pag-aalaga ko ng baboy at sa pang-araw-araw naming pangangailangan),” Sardido said.
In Barangay Basiawan, Santa Maria, entrepreneur Marelyn Oresca upgraded her electronic shop by acquiring specialized tools that were previously beyond her reach. Today, her shop serves as a central repair hub for her community and neighboring areas.
Meanwhile, Jan Agbon successfully launched Yan’s Food Hut in Poblacion, Malita, whose specialty is sizzling pork sisig—a savory, tangy, and spicy dish beloved by Filipinos.
“For our ingredients, especially meat, the ₱15,000 really went a long way. We were able to buy in bulk, and I kept rolling the income back into the business. (Sa aming mga ingredients po tulad ng karne, malaki na talaga ang 15 thousand. Bulto na yung binili namin at ni-rolling ko po yung kita),” Agbon stated.
With grit and timely support, Jan’s business has now become a steady source of income for his family.
These stories reflect the Office of the Vice President’s vision of equitable progress. As of December 2025, the MTD program has empowered over 3,000 individuals, proving the OVP’s commitment to building a resilient, disciplined, and productive entrepreneurial sector.
Patuloy na umaangat ang kabuhayan ng mga benepisyaryo ng programang Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) sa Davao Occidental, ayon sa Office of the Vice President–Southern Mindanao Satellite Office (OVP-SMSO).
Ang OVP-SMSO ay nagsagawa ng post-monitoring activity kada tatlong buwan, sa loob ng isang taon—bilang pagsiguro na ginamit ang ipinagkaloob na karagdagang puhunan sa pagpapaunlad ng mga sinimulang negosyo ng mga benepisyaryo.
Maliban dito, kinakailangan din na sumailalim sa mga training hinggil sa financial literacy ang bawat benepisyaryo.
Kabilang sa mga pinakabagong MTD grantees at nakatanggap ng ₱15,000 si Alicia Sardido—isang hog raiser—mula sa Barangay Talagutong, Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental. Ang kanyang kwento ay sumasalamin sa katatagan ng mga magsasaka ng hayop sa rehiyon na naapektuhan ng outbreak ng African Swine Fever (ASF) noong 2020 at 2021.
Aniya, dahil sa MTD program ay nakabili siya hindi lamang ng mga karagdagang biik, kundi maging ng iba pang kinakailangang supply tulad ng feeds.
“Malaking tulong po ito sa pag-aalaga ko ng baboy at sa pang-araw-araw naming pangangailangan,” saad ni Sardido.
Sa Barangay Basiawan, Santa Maria, pinahusay ng negosyanteng si Marelyn Oresca ang kanyang electronics shop sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha ng mga espesyal na kagamitan na dati ay hindi niya kayang bilhin. Ngayon, nagsisilbi ang kanyang tindahan bilang pangunahing repair hub para sa kanyang komunidad at mga karatig na lugar.
Samantala, sisigan naman ang napiling negosyo ni Jan Agbon, sa likod ng Yan’s Food Hut, na may espesyalidad sa pork sisig—isa sa mga pinakapaboritong putahe ng mga Pilipino.
Sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga, pagsisikap, mga karanasan sa food industry, at suporta ng MTD program, mas lumago ang negosyo ni Jan, na nagbigay ng mas matatag na kita sa kanilang pamilya.
Ang MTD ay kabilang sa mga flagship programs ng Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Vice President Inday Sara Duterte, na may pangunahing layuning maalalayan ang mga Filipino entrepreneurs mula sa iba’t ibang sektor.
Batay sa datos noong 2025, umabot na sa mahigit tatlong libong indibidwal at labinwalong organisasyon ang naalalayan ng programa.
Ang OVP-SMSO ay nagsagawa ng post-monitoring activity kada tatlong buwan, sa loob ng isang taon—bilang pagsiguro na ginamit ang ipinagkaloob na karagdagang puhunan sa pagpapaunlad ng mga sinimulang negosyo ng mga benepisyaryo.
Maliban dito, kinakailangan din na sumailalim sa mga training hinggil sa financial literacy ang bawat benepisyaryo.
Kabilang sa mga pinakabagong MTD grantees at nakatanggap ng ₱15,000 si Alicia Sardido—isang hog raiser—mula sa Barangay Talagutong, Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental. Ang kanyang kwento ay sumasalamin sa katatagan ng mga magsasaka ng hayop sa rehiyon na naapektuhan ng outbreak ng African Swine Fever (ASF) noong 2020 at 2021.
Aniya, dahil sa MTD program ay nakabili siya hindi lamang ng mga karagdagang biik, kundi maging ng iba pang kinakailangang supply tulad ng feeds.
“Malaking tulong po ito sa pag-aalaga ko ng baboy at sa pang-araw-araw naming pangangailangan,” saad ni Sardido.
Sa Barangay Basiawan, Santa Maria, pinahusay ng negosyanteng si Marelyn Oresca ang kanyang electronics shop sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha ng mga espesyal na kagamitan na dati ay hindi niya kayang bilhin. Ngayon, nagsisilbi ang kanyang tindahan bilang pangunahing repair hub para sa kanyang komunidad at mga karatig na lugar.
Samantala, sisigan naman ang napiling negosyo ni Jan Agbon, sa likod ng Yan’s Food Hut, na may espesyalidad sa pork sisig—isa sa mga pinakapaboritong putahe ng mga Pilipino.
Sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga, pagsisikap, mga karanasan sa food industry, at suporta ng MTD program, mas lumago ang negosyo ni Jan, na nagbigay ng mas matatag na kita sa kanilang pamilya.
Ang MTD ay kabilang sa mga flagship programs ng Tanggapan ng Pangalawang Pangulo, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Vice President Inday Sara Duterte, na may pangunahing layuning maalalayan ang mga Filipino entrepreneurs mula sa iba’t ibang sektor.
Batay sa datos noong 2025, umabot na sa mahigit tatlong libong indibidwal at labinwalong organisasyon ang naalalayan ng programa.