February 6, 2026 | Barangay 5 Municipal Hall, Mercedes, Camarines Norte

A Seminar on Social Media Marketing: Focusing on How to Create and Sell on Shopee and Facebook Application was successfully conducted on February 6, 2026 (Friday) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Barangay 5 Municipal Hall Compound, 2nd Floor Municipal Conference Room (Mayor’s Office) in Mercedes, Camarines Norte.

The activity was spearheaded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mercedes, in partnership with DTI–Mercedes and Negosyo Center–Mercedes, as part of their continuing efforts to strengthen the knowledge and skills of local groups and associations in online marketing and digital entrepreneurship.

Various groups and associations from the municipality participated in the seminar. Among them were five (5) participants from YCW–MYFA (Mercedes Young Fisherfolks Association) led by their president, Ronnie R. Cereno, together with Analyn Salamero, Wenaliza Gomez, Annylyn Egay, and Shanilyn Batas.

During the seminar, participants were introduced to the basic steps in creating an online store, the proper use of Shopee and Facebook applications, and practical strategies for effective selling and product management on online platforms.

The members of MYFA expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the valuable knowledge and skills they gained. They shared that the learnings from the seminar will help improve the association’s product management and sales, while also opening wider opportunities to expand their market and strengthen their livelihood. This initiative reflects the importance of equipping young workers and fisherfolks with digital tools to adapt to changing economic conditions and to collectively work towards a more sustainable future.