Vice President Binay hails business opportunities for OFWs

VICE PRESIDENT Jejomar Binay Wednesday hailed Puregold Price Club for helping Filipinos, especially migrant workers, start their own small business through its “Tindahan ni Aling Puring” Program.

In his speech during the opening of the 6th “Tindahan ni Aling Puring” Sari-sari Store Convention at the World Trade Center, Binay emphasized that Filipinos can earn extra income that they can use for their education and other needs from their own small business.

“Malaki ang ginhawang naidudulot ng sari-sari store dahil sa kaunting kapital lang ay magkakaroon na tayo ng dagdag na kita na puwede nating gamitin sa pang-araw-araw na buhay, [Sari-sari stores provide big relief for us because with a little investment, we make extra income that we can use for our daily expenses],” Binay said.

Binay also underscored the importance of micro-small-medium enterprise to the economy, saying they contribute three million jobs, or 60 percent of employment generated by all kinds of business in the country.

Binay, the Presidential Adviser on OFW Concerns, also thanked Puregold for giving importance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the four-day convention, saying the event helps migrant workers start their own business and earn extra income.

He said that with Puregold’s help, in the future, going abroad would be a choice and not a necessity.

Binay also led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting before thousands of “Tindahan ni Aling Puring” members who attened the three-day convention.

This Thursday, Puregold endorsers Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Jose Manalo and Ruby Rodriguez will grace the event to bring entertainment to participants.

On Friday, the launching of the Tindahan ni Aling Puring Gold card would be held where top 500 members of the Tindahan ni Aling Puring program would be invited.