By Erwin Nicavera/PNA
BACOLOD CITY — The Association of Negros Producers (ANP), under its new set of officials, renewed its commitment to support local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the communities they work with.
On Wednesday, the ANP announced that Christina Marie Gaston, its former president, has been named chairperson of the Board of Trustees.
Arlene Infante, owner of Azatri Souvenirs Inc. and ANP member since 1993, has been elected president.
The association said in a statement the new Board of Trustees is equipped with a range of skills and experience necessary for strategic governance of ANP.
They share the commitment to achieve the goals and objectives and contribute through their involvement with board meetings, events, and special projects, it added.
As a non-government organization, the ANP continues to support local MSMEs and the communities they work with, the association added.
This is being done through the provision of various platforms where they can advertise, sell their products, and expand their markets, among others, the ANP said.
Other officers include Maria Antoinette Theodora Colmenares — vice president for advocacy; Elsie Gonzaga — vice president for membership; Elfrena Gonzaga — corporate secretary and treasurer; and Eva Pauline Marie Si — vice president for sales and marketing.
Heads for the various sectors and industries are: Ruby Gealon for fashion accessories and garments; Catherine Mary Manaloto for food; Michael Edward Claparols for gifts, decor, housewares (GDH) and furniture; Elizabeth Mondejar for natural organic and agriculture; and Florante Lamentac for tourism.
The ANP membership is categorized into three — Member A, Member B, and Member C.
Those under “A” are comprised of member-producers who display their products at the Negros Showroom and who are also entitled to join fairs, and other ANP promotional retail initiatives.
Those under “B” include member-producers who join trade fairs and bazaars only, and those under “C” are member-producers who are agricultural; who belong to affiliations; or are service-oriented.
