Raisa Treñas' “Merkado Lokal” initiative has proven to be a great success, reaching a ₱4,290,804.00 yearly gross income. The program, held monthly, provides opportunities for Ilonggo entrepreneurs and small business owners to sell their local products to the public at more affordable prices.
Inday Raisa also expressed her joy over the project's outcome.
"Malipayon gid kami nga makita ang bunga sang amon pag-istoryahanay kag pagplano kon paano buligan ang aton mga lokal nga mangunguma. Ang kadalag-an sang Merkado Lokal indi lang sa kabuhi sang mga mangunguma kundi sa bug-os nga komunidad nagahatag sang inspirasyon sa amon nga ipadayon pa ang amo nga inisyatibo,." she said.
Merkado Lokal serves as a platform to promote local products and assist farmers and small enterprises in achieving growth and development.
This year, the initiative is expected to further expand its reach so that more entrepreneurs and communities can benefit from its mission of kaUSWAGan (progress).