DOST 6 introduces web app to Boracay

MSMEs

Malay, Aklan — As part of several activities and other rehabilitation programs

conducted due to the temporary closure of Boracay, the Department of Science and
Technology VI has committed to help the affected Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs) in terms of sales and income through the conduct of an orientation program
which emphasized the advantages of OneSTore Program — an online shopping and
physical hub

With the agency’s continuing effort to assist MSMEs, OneSTore was conceptualized
and presently being implemented. OneSTore.ph is an e-commerce web application
platform that operates nationwide and caters primarily to Philippine consumers. It
hopes to further assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) widen the
scope of their target market. Eventually, it can help deliver economic growth and
increase business opportunities of those enterprises in the rural communities.
OneSTore provides customers with an effortless shopping experience and retailers
with simple and direct access to one of the largest customers.

The establishment of a hub within the locality and the requirements for the enrollment
of the qualified MSMEs to the program was discussed. Together with DOST VI, the
MSMEs are optimistic to boost their marketing strategies through the OneStore
Program.

The products from different MSMEs supported by DOST VI OneStore Program can be
accessed through its online shopping website:
http://onestore.ph/index.php/home/vendor/114/DOST-VI-Regional-Hub
(DOST6/JRAGabiota)
Affected MSMEs from Aklan discusses the requirements for the enrollment of the qualified MSMEs to the program

DOST 6 SRS II May Rose Suerte introduces oneSTore program to help affected MSMEs due to the temporary
closure of Boracay.

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