Establishing a Sustainable Community-Based Enterprise: The Case of Lugait Mamingkahay Association in Lugait, Misamis Oriental
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Establishing a Sustainable Community-Based Enterprise: The Case of Lugait Mamingkahay Association in Lugait, Misamis Oriental
Date Written: August 28, 2019
Abstract
Lugait Mamingkahay Association located in Barangay Poblacion Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Philippines is known for its bibingka (rice cake). The association was organized by a group of women in year 2007 and was fully established as microenterprise in year 2011 supported by both public and private entities including the HOLCIM, LGU-MEDO, DOLE and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The association encounters external and internal problems such as the cleanliness of the area and sanitation on their operational activities, limited space area for production and irresponsible members of the association. Downstream waste specifically the desiccated coconut “sapal” is one of the problems on the industry. Thus, the study aims to document and formulate process standards for bibingka production and propose value adding product to utilize these downstream wastes. Key informant interview (KII) and facilitated focus group discussion (FGD) were used to gather necessary information. The study found out that there is a need to improve the manufacturing practices of the association in terms of their production and sanitation. Also, it is noted that the firm’s infrastructure, operational activities and services are the bottleneck of the microenterprise. Thus, ensuring the application of Good Manufacturing Practices especially in the production is highly recommended. Also, utilization of downstream wastes such as desiccated into coconut flour is feasible and highly suggested to the association which can generate additional income to the association.
Keywords: Bibingka, Lugait mamingkahay association, community-based enterprise
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