Looking back on last year's successful ASEAN Agriculture Summit

ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chair in the Philippines Joey Concepcion Part of the Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN last year, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines hosted the first-ever ASEAN Agriculture Summit in SMX Convention Center. Here is what went down during the summit which was pioneered by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines. With the theme, “Agripreneurship: Uplifting Lives Towards Prosperity for All”, the summit aimed to bring together and mobilize key ecosystem stakeholders into crafting and actualizing an integrated framework for agripreneurship that is integral to achieving prosperity for all. The event attracted close to 1,500 local and international delegates -- agripreneurs, stakeholders, and even students who were interested in engaging through events that foster the growth of Agriculture. The summit focused on informing, inspiring, and connecting agri ecosystem stakeholders toward adopting and supporting the modernization and industrialization of agriculture through agripreneurship as a sustainable strategy to alleviate poverty, accelerate growth, and promote rural development throughout the region. ASEAN BAC Chair Joey Concepcion was joined by Inang Lupa Foundation President Dr. William Dar and Philippine Senator Cynthia Villar. Each keynote speakers discussed their own thoughts and shared their expertise to inspire delegates to work together for an improved agriculture across the ASEAN member states. Sen. Cynthia Villar Inang Lupa Foundation President Dr. William Dar “If we really want to change the landscape of prosperity for all in this country, we must pay attention and give importance to our farmers and other players in agriculture. The Philippines, as an agricultural country, with a land area of 30 million hectares, can become an even stronger player in the ASEAN, if we align our efforts to ensure that innovation in the field is supported and that the programs we develop can sustain growth,” said Concepcion. In addition to the keynote speakers, prominent figures such as Henry Lim Bon Liong of SL Agritech, Winston Uy of Universal Leaf Philippines, Alex Buenaventura of Land Bank – Philippines, Clint Coo of Siam Organic Co., Ltd. – Thailand, Parker Ong of BlakCell Technology Limited, Dante Delima of ATISCO Philippines, Oudet Souvannavong of Greater Mekong Sub-Region Business Council and ASEAN-BAC Laos and many more experts  in agripreneurship from the ASEAN regions led the four panel discussions on the following topics: A) Small Farm Holdings and Land Consolidation in Agri Enterprise Development B.Farm Consolidation as Rural Development Strategy; The Agri Value Chain and Value-Added Agri Extension Services; Enabling Environment for Inclusive Business; and Leveraging on Technology and Innovation. ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2017 Forum one panelists. “Agripreneurship is the long term solution of lifting them out of poverty. We have to tell them that they are agri entrepreneurs and that that their small farms are their agribusiness.” Senator Cynthia Villar on stressing the importance on the improvement of the plight of farmers, fisherfolk and agricultural workers in the country. The first ASEAN Agriculture Summit was established for a stronger public-private partnership in creating an enabling and inclusive economy for the underserved sectors of the society particularly the farmers and other members of the agriculture sector. And on October 1, 2018, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines will once again hold the second ASEAN Agriculture Summit at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Its second run will feature the first-ever AGROW Awards to recognize outstanding ASEAN businesses and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector. We are now accepting delegates for the 2018 ASEAN Agriculture Summit!                                     Nominations for the AGROW Awards are now open! Help us recognize inspiring agribusinesses and game-changers in the industry -- including YOU. Apply now through http://www.aseanagrisummit.com/.   ###

AGREA to hold first LEAF 2018

In the continuous pursuit to champion the agricultural sector, AGREA together with Go Negosyo, New Zealand Embassy, Forest Foundation Philippines, Landbank, Jollibee Group Foundation, and San Miguel Corporation will bring Leaders and Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Forum (LEAF 2018)  this September 29 & 30 at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay, Philippines. This program is line with the advocacy of the upcoming ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2018 that will present ongoing developments in agriculture enterprises that operate using the inclusive business and 3Ms, in return encourages policy adjustment and system transformation for the agribusinesses. With the theme Redefining + Revitalizing Agriculture, LEAF 2018 will demonstrate that there are myriads of possibilities in agriculture whether on and off the farm. ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN BAC PH) Chairman and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion will be one of the notable speakers for the first forum which is Agripreneurship: Turning farming into a creative and lucrative business, together with invited speakers Steve Benitez (Bo’s Coffee), Johan Boden (TAEL Partners), Helianti Hilman (JAVARA Indonesia), Ma. Gisela Tiongson (Jollibee Group Foundation), Rei Yoon (Soil and Soul Organic Movement Inc.), Julian Barcelona (Harbest), Mon Peñalosa (Peñalosa Farms) Jean-Marc Debricon (Alterfin & Green Shoots Foundation), Hindy Tantoco-Weber (Holy Carabao), Melanie Teng-Go (Holy Carabao), Gigi Pontejos-Morris (MoCA Family Farm Learning Center), Hon. Junaflor "Sweet" Cerilles (Mayor and Community Leader), Rhodora Palomar-Fresnedi, (Sunshine Farms) and Dr. William Dar (Inang Lupa). Amor Maclang (Geiser Maclang Marketing Communications, Inc.), Dr. Dileep Guntuku (Seed Science Center – Iowa State University), Johan Janssen (Joomla!), Paul Voutier (Grow ASIA), Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip (Cardbank - MRI), Angus Yip (Vagrant Limited), Dr. Karen Barroga (PhilRice), Simon Bakker (Kennemer Foods), Dr. Thanh My Nguyen (Rynan Smart Fertilizers), Antonio Causing (Leonie Agri Corporation - Pascual Laboratories), Rex Puentespina (Malagos Chocolates), and Johan Boden (TAEL Partners) will be the speakers for Forum 2: Agritech: Evolving the way people farm and improving the agricultural value chain through 21st-century science and technology. Lastly, forum three entitled: Agritourism: Integrating farms into leisure and lifestyle, bringing back to a greater understanding of the food sources and connecting people to the producers will showcase speakers such as Catherine Brillantes-Turvill (Nature Wellness Village), Thomas Murillo & Thelma Murillo (Gorgeous Farms + The Wild Juan), Eric and Babie Atanacio (Terra Verde Ecofarm), Prof. Willy Arcilla (Business Mentors, Inc.) and Josephine Costales (Costales Nature Farms). Join and experience the two-day collaborative event and enter a global community of agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs. Register now via http://www.agreaph.com/leaf-registration. Got more questions? Contact AGREA at agreaph@gmail.com or visit their website,  www.agreaph.com. ###

RESERVE YOUR SLOTS NOW] ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2018 | October 1, 2018 | SMX Convention Center Manila

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion invites you to the 2018 ASEAN AGRICULTURE SUMMIT happening on October 1, 2018 to be held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. On its second run, the ASEAN Agriculture Summit will present ongoing developments in agriculture enterprises that operate using the inclusive business and 3Ms (money, market, mentorship) models. Panelists across ASEAN will share their experiences and strategies that will encourage policy adjustment and system transformation for the agribusinesses.  In line with this year’s theme of “Champions and Emerging Icons of Inclusive Business, Technology and Innovation in Agriculture”, the first AGROW Awards will take place after the plenary in recognition of inspiring agripreneurs, enablers and smallholder farmers across different countries, and how sustainable agripreneurship is the game-changer for their survival, growth and shared prosperity.                                         Reserve your slot (PHP 1,500 each)                                                             For any inquiries, please call us at +634 5185 and look for Ms. Kaye de Ocera or email us at aseanagrisummit@gmail.com.

A Market that Gives, The first ever eco market in the Philippines!

Together with Intramuros Administration, we are inviting Food and Non-Food merchants to join The Old Manila Eco Market. It is a Sunday market that will be launched at Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila on Sunday, October 7th 2018 and will be held every Sunday until December 30th 2018.

The Old Manila Eco Market is a weekend market that the city of Manila can call its very own! With the rise in consciousness of Filipinos about zero-waste and healthier lifestyle, there is now a huge demand for availability of more sustainable products and services in the market.

Market Profile
Non-Food Merchants:
• Flower shop
• Face and Body Care - shampoo, soap, lotion, etc
• Baby and Childcare
• Pet Care
• Home - cleaning supplies, home decor and furniture
• Clothes and accessories
• Sports and Fitness
• Arts and Crafts (handmade)
• Zero Waste lifestyle - bamboo/metal straws, lunch box, bamboo toothbrush#

Food Merchants:
• Bread and bakery products, baking needs
• Dairy and eggs
• Beverages
• Grains: different kinds of rice - brown, black, red
• Fresh produce: fruits and vegetables stand
• Bottled and other specialty types - gourmet tuyo, pesto, paste, chili paste, salad dressing
• Breakfast and lunch meals
• Magtataho, Kakanin, Binatog, Sorbetero, Balut, Penoy, etc

Regional + International Food and Products
• Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao; Asia, America, Europe, Africa, Oceania

Repair Shops:
• Shoes and bags
• Umbrella
• Carpentry services
• Sewing services

To join, please apply using this form: http://tiny.cc/ecomarketapplication

Visit here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/oldmanilaecomarket/

One-on-One Mentorship travels back to Pampanga

Multi-Grammy Awardee and Creative entrepreneur advocate Ap.de.Ap, shares insights as he sat down as one of the mentors last September 07, 2018 at Angeles City, Pampanga in the Go Negosyo Mentor Me On Wheels.


SEPTEMBER 07, 2018 - Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me On Wheels reached the hometown of Multi-Grammy Awardee and Creative entrepreneur advocate Apl.de.Ap, the City of Angeles, Pampanga for its eight roll out in the country.

After initially introduced in Clark, Pampanga last July 31, 2018 and several successful take off in Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas,Davao, Albay, and Quezon City, Go Negosyo in partnership with THAMES International, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Apl.de.ap Foundation, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and MarQuee Mall launched its FREE one-on-one mentorship  at the Activity Center, MarQuee Malls Ayala Malls, Angeles City.

Judith Angeles, Regional Director of DTI-Region 3 and William Dar, President of Inang lupa Movement also shared their welcome message to all the mentors and participants of the program.

Entrep-mentors from the creative and non-creative field combined to bring mentorship closer to Kapampangans, in the list were Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE and Pruds Garcia, CEO of Mekeni Food Corporation.

Distinguished mentors from the creative field attended the mentoring session including Vic Icasas (Hit Productions, Inc.), Tal de Guzman (Risque Designs), Patty Ang (Patty Ang), Lesley Mobo (Mint College), Marielle Nadal (CRAFTSMNL), Brian Tenorio (Brian Tenorio & Company), Oly Ruiz (My Metro Photo Photography), and Robert Alejandro (Papemelroti).

“Filipinos are the most creative people in the world but we have to enhance the entrepreneurial skill and put value in every material that is being made made. Learn how to value yourself, monetize your creativity and your talents,” Apl.de.Ap said adding his gratitude to the organizers of the event, “I would like to thank Go Negosyo, for putting such event for the Kabalens and especially for the creators.”

Carlo Magno Aguilar, owner of Green Bounty Farm and also a mentee said that, “When I learned on Facebook that experts from the business industry yung pupunta, I take advantage of it. And there, I wasn’t expecting na mabo-boost yung knowledge and insights ko about my business. Thanks to MMOW.”
More than 300 aspiring entrepreneurs and startups joined and more than 75 Go Negosyo Mentors shared their expertise in entrepreneurial mind-setting and marketing. MMOW Angeles City showcased both non-creative business industry and the creative industry where creative entrepreneurs from fashion, music, photography, film, graphic design, drama, writing/publishing, digital and social media conjoined to bring on hand mentorship to Kapampangans.


Go Negosyo's exemplary pool of mentors at the eight leg of Mentor Me On Wheel successfully rolled out in Angeles City, Pampanga


Additionally, this edition of Mentor Me On Wheels carry out a 30-minute forum which presented notable panelists such as world-renowned artist Apl.deAp, Joel Santos, Managing Director of Thames International Business School and Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, Partner of The Extra MILE Productions and Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE.

Sharing insights on achieving prosperity through entrepreneurial creativity forum are: Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, and Partner of The Extra MILE Productions, world-renowned artist Apl.deAp, Managing Director of Thames International Business School Joel Santos, and Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE, Manolito Manalo, Managing Partner of Ocampo & Manalo Law Firm, Ian Monsod, Managing Director of Warner Music Philippines and TJ Parpan, President of New Leaf Multimedia.

The panelists were also joined by Manolito Manalo, Managing Partner of Ocampo & Manalo Law Firm, Ian Monsod, Managing Director of Warner Music Philippines and TJ Parpan, President of New Leaf Multimedia.

Coinciding with MMOW Angeles City is the fourth rollout of Mentor Me Online that aims to connect mentees with online mentors through the recently launched Mentor Me Mobile Application.

Through MMOW and Mentor Me Online, Go Negosyo and its partner DTI introduced mentors to micro and small entrepreneurs, offering myriads of technical and practical entrepreneurship strategies.

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Ayala Malls is the official venue partner of Mentor Me on Wheel Angeles, Pampanga. Watch out for the next leg of MMOW in your local malls!

The Mentor Me Mobile App is available for download on Google Play Store. The iOS version will be released soon.

Become a Go Negosyo mentor! For more information, call 637-9229 or 637-9347.

Asia Fintech and Blockchain Summit 2018 - Embracing the Economy of the Future'

Happening on Saturday, September 8th 2018, 8am - 6pm at Fairmont Hotel, Makatill

To know more details: http://www.afbs.pro/

To register for the event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asia-fintech-and-blockchain-summit-2018-for-philippine-attendees-tickets-48513260468

To setup a booth / apply as as a sponsor:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/08s0km0wh5ekj82/Asia%20Fintech%20and%20Blockhain%20Summit%202018.pdf?dl=0

Free 1 - ON - 1 NEGOSYO MENTORSHIP

Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels continues its journey to the Culinary Capital of the Philippines! On to its eight stop, Mentor Me On Wheels (MMOW) will now hit the road to Activity Center, MarQuee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga on September 7, 2018. In partnership with THAMES International, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Apl.de.ap Foundation, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and MarQuee Mall, Go Negosyo’s MMOW Creativepreneurship aims to bring mentorship closer to the Filipinos in the creative industry. For this special leg, world-renowned artist Apl.de.ap will be one of the mentors and panelists in the creative industry. Last June 2018, Apl.de.ap, together with the British Council, Thames International Business School, and DTI launched the Creative Innovators Program, a platform that will foster the creative industry through fellowship, producing creative hub managers who will support and grow entrepreneurs, designers, and artists all over the country. Both entrep-mentors from creative and non-creative field will merge to bring mentorship closer to Kapampangans, in the list are Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE and Prudencio “Pruds” Garcia, CEO of Mekeni Food Corporation. Distinguished mentors from the creative field were also expected to come including Vic Icasas (Hit Productions, Inc.), Tal de Guzman (Risque Designs), Patty Ang (Patty Ang), Lesley Mobo (Mint College), Marielle Nadal (CRAFTSMNL), Brian Tenorio (Brian Tenorio & Company), Oly Ruiz (My Metro Photo Photography), and Robert Alejandro (Papemelroti). MMOW will have its first session with a 30-minute forum with notable panelists such as Joel Santos, Managing Director of Thames International Business School and Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, and Partner of The Extra MILE Productions.   The forum will focus on three topics such as achieving prosperity through entrepreneurial creativity; scaling up creative and innovative ideas into value-creating profitable business; and overcoming challenges in the industry: intellectual property rights, how to price your output, and access to market. MMOW will be conjoined by the fourth run of mentor Me Online whereas mentees can connect to experienced entrepreneurs for a free mentoring session at their most convenient time and location through the Mentor Me Mobile Application.   *** Interested participants can pre-register throughhttps://tinyurl.com/MMOWANGELESGENERAL. Walk-ins are also welcome and may register on the day of the event. Limited slots available. Ayala Malls is an official venue partner of Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels Angeles, Pampanga. Watch out for the next leg of MMOW in your local malls! The Mentor Me Mobile App is now available for download on Google Play Store. The iOS version will be released soon.