January 20, 2016 – The province of Nueva Vizcaya has finally opened its Livelihood & Pasalubong Center that is conveniently located at Magsaysay Road, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.  The said center serves as the marketing arm of the Micro and Medium Enterprises.

Gov. Ruth R. Padilla and Bishop Ramon B. Villena lead the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Also in the photo are Board Member Santiago O. Dickson and Board Member Merly G. Talingdan
Gov. Ruth R. Padilla and Bishop Ramon B. Villena lead the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Also in the photo are Board Member Santiago O. Dickson and Board Member Merly G. Talingdan

This newly opened establishment is a one stop-shop that serves as a display center for various products of the different municipalities of the province.

Small and medium enterprises were invited to display and market their products at the Pasalubong Center.  Some Department of Science and Technology (DOST) assisted firms like Mid-East Sweet, DARAPIDAP Auto Savings Group, MGSK, Willmarsha, Kayapa Weavers, Villa Coloma Furniture shop, LB Pascua Furniture shop, Reylen’s Furniture shop, ASAA Group and Malco  showcased their products during the opening.

DOST -PSTC NV is a member of the Technical Working Group of the pasalubong center and member of the Accrediting Committee for product display.