The 2007 Citi Microentrepreneur of the Year (MOTY) Awards is the fifth run of the programme.  The inaugural run of the programme was conducted in the year 2002 as part of the celebration of Citigroup's 100 years of presence in the Philippines.

The past runs of the awards program raised substantial public awareness about the program and the current state of microenterprise development in the country. Awardees presented themselves as role models worthy of emulation by other microentrepreneurs and aspiring microentrepreneurs.

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The nomination and selection process involves 8 steps. For details please download the National and Selection Process file.

The closing date for the submission of nomination forms for both Masikap and Maunlad Awards will be on the 29th of June 2007.

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Jennilyn Antonio
National Awardee, Maunlad Category

Born out of an experiment, Jennilyn's peanut butter manufacturing business now supplies to a popular bakery chain in Metro Manila. A recipe formulated in her own home, Jennilyn's peanut butter is sold under the EHJE Brand in various size containers targeted towards specific market segments. The business produces eight tons of peanut butter per month. The loans she took from the Rural Bank of Mabitac were used to purchase several equipment and machinery that raised production volume and enhanced the quality of her peanut butter.

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