NLEX’s award-winning capacity-building program, Pag-unlad at Paglago ng Pamayanan (PUNLA), has entered its next phase to ensure business continuity and sustain the growth of the top five women-led small enterprises from its previous cycle.
During the recent launch and initial training session, participants discussed their progress and identified challenges in implementing their expansion plans. With support from program partner the Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA), they will receive expert recommendations and ongoing mentoring over the next five months. It will include regular check-in sessions and conclude with a final evaluation.
Priscilla Domingo of Makabagong Agrikultura ng Dinalupihan Marketing, Corp., one of the participating enterprises, expressed appreciation for NLEX’s continued support and hands-on approach. “Napaka-informative ng training na ito, malinaw at kapaki-pakinabang sa pagpapalago ng aming negosyo,” she said. Adding, “Malaking bagay na may sumusuporta pa rin sa amin hanggang sa punto na magkaroon kami ng kumpiyansa na patakbuhin ito nang mas malawak.”
Jinky Barrameda, Chairperson of the CAT-Employees Dependents Producers Cooperative, another participating enterprise, shared how the program helped expand their networks and gain insights from other small businesses and partner organizations. “Nagpapasalamat kami sa NLEX dahil sa programang ito, marami kaming nakilalang mga tao na may kakayahang tumulong sa pagpapalago ng aming negosyo, hindi lamang ang mga organizer at facilitators, kundi pati na rin ang mga kasamahan naming enterprises na naging kaibigan na rin namin,” she said.
NLEX Vice President for Communications and Stakeholder Management, Donna F. Marcelo, highlighted the importance of the monitoring phase in assisting participants in achieving their business goals and ensuring long-term sustainability. “With PUNLA 2.1, our aim is to support these enterprises in becoming more resilient by addressing key challenges and strengthening their operations. “Hindi natin sila basta-basta iiwan pagkatapos ng huling stage. Sisiguraduhin natin na magiging matagumpay ang kanilang business plan at patuloy tayong aalalay hanggang maging stable at mapalaki nila ang kanilang mga negosyo,” she said.
For years, the tollway company has actively implemented corporate social responsibility programs that drive positive change and significantly enhance the well-being of residents in its host communities.
NLEX Corporation is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
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