ABOUT OKB
The OK Bikol Association, Inc. (OKB) helps local entrepreneurs and communities realize their potential to make lasting economic and social changes in the face of extreme challenges. OKB places emphasis on empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving them opportunities to initiate and implement broad and important changes in society. “Orgullo kan Bikol” means Pride of Bikol.
The organization implements various projects with government and private entities in convergence efforts to contribute to the socio-economic improvement of the Bicol Region. OKB implements priority projects on capability building, product development and marketing in order to capacitate its MSME to promote their products in domestic and foreign markets. The annual OKB-Gayon Bicol Regional Trade Fair is a major project, in partnership with DTI-Region 5 and DOT-Region 5.
VISION
OKB Association is a professionally managed organization of growth-driven, sustainable and social entrepreneurs offering innovative and world-class products and services. It is truly the pride of Bikol to the world.
MISSION
OKB Association, with its shared experiences, helps build entrepreneurs to be sustainable and socially responsible through capability building, marketing, advocacy and other support services. At the heart of our mission, our core values: O – Outstanding; K – Knowledge-Building; B – Belongingness. The organization is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit entity. It is fully supported by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region V Bicol.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES/ OFFICERS
President – Erika O. Pereña, Daraga, Albay
Exec. Vice President – Myra Zandra N. Gestiada, Irosin, Sorsogon
Vice President (Albay) – Merle N. Oarde, Guinobatan, Albay
Vice President (Cam. Norte) – Emilyn M. Labor, Daet, Cam. Norte
Vice President (Cam. Sur) – Trixie A. Odiamar, Naga City, Cam. Sur
Vice President (Catanduanes) – Mariae Flor Teves Reysayaga, Virac, Catanduanes
Vice President (Masbate) – Norman B. Meteoro, San Jacinto, Masbate,
Vice President (Sorsogon) – Katherine D. Espedido, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
Secretary – Rhia Belle D. Gatdula, Casiguran, Sorsogon
Treasurer – Rochelle C. Briones, Tabaco City, Albay
Auditor – Dominga Teresa G. Yoo, Gubat, Sorsogon
Business Manager – Ricardo A. Buban, Castilla, Sorsogon
PRO – Maria Rebecca C. Valera, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon
OKB Regional Trade and Travel Fair
OKB recently participated in the Best of Bicol Trade Exhibit at the SM Megatrade Hall on October 9-13, 2024. Below were the participating vendors.
ALCADEZA NATIVE PRODUCTS
Makers and exporters of ornamental brushkins and unique Christmas trinkets. From Daraga, Albay.
AVICTUS | Avicrafts & Styles
Fashion accessory brand from Sorsogon City. Makers of jewelry out of indigenous materials such as pili and coconut shells.
BORBO’S CUTLERY
Founded by Ernesto Borbo Sr. in 1990. Now operated by blademasters Edilberto Borbo and Jomari Baskinas. Based in Tabaco City, Albay.
CRAVE CACAO
Come visit our Tree-to-Bar cacao orchard! The perfect combination: nature and chocolate! From Bigaas, Calabanga, Camarines Sur.
EDENRIC’S FOOD PRODUCTS
Advocates of farm-to-table products. From Daet, Camarines Norte.
GAMSAY ERS FOOD PRODUCTS
Turmeric tea, moringa and ginger tea. Dried fish and tuyo. Based in Naga City, Camarines Sur
MANOY ELYO FOOD HOUSE
Offers quality sukang tuba and delicious cold tuba juice. From Tinambac, Camarines Sur.
MARIAN’S BAKESHOP & CAFE
Camarines Norte
MARIS MACRAME & HANDICRAFTS
Quality macramé products, a type of textile created using knotting techniques, as opposed to weaving or knitting. Based in Malinao, Albay
MEL’S SPECIAL BUKO PIE
Why special? Malinamnam ang dough at hindi tinipid ang sariwang buko! Based in Daet, Camarines Norte
MJ HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS
Available in Masbate, Legazpi City and Metro Manila. Call Globe 09158773072 or Smart 09493677897.
PANGPANG FARMERS AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE
A micro coop that is committed to changing farmers’ lives by producing quality coconut by products. Based in Purok Pangpang, Labo, Camarines Norte.
QUERICA PREMIUM PILI NUTS
Que Rica celebrates the Pili Nut: hand-harvested, crafted in small batches. From Camarines Sur.
SAN JACINTO SARDINES
Our sardines are prepared, packed and bottled from the freshest catc. Approved and passed DOST and FADA tests. Supported by DTI.. Based in Ticao, Masbate.
TIANG MADA’S FOOD PRODUCT
Processed food, bottled jams and pickles. Based in Daet, Camarines Norte
OKB Interview on Teleradyo Serbisyo
Watch OKB President Erika O. Pereña and DTI Regional Director Dindo G. Nabol interviewed on the program, Nag-Seserbisyo Niña Corpuz at Migs Bustos sa Radyo 630, to showcase the Orgullo Kan Bikol (OKB) Regional Trade and Travel Fair (October 10, 2024).