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Product Name: Baby Chair Product Code: 001N Product Name: Carved Chair (a Sala Set of 1 center table, 4 chairs, 1 long chair, 1 small table Product Code: 002N Product Name: Teacher’s Cabinet Product Code: 003N Product Name: Rocking Chair Product Code: 004N Product Name: Office Table Product Code: 005N Product Name: Chair Product Code: 006N Product Name: Chair Product Code: 007N Product Name: Bench Product Code: 008N DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VII Product Catalogue 2011 76
Pajermo Furniture A Test Of Faith “Put God first in everything that you do and you will be successful.” Roberto Pajermo, Proprietor and Manager of Pajermo Furniture and his wife, Baby, agree that without their faith, they would have been out of business a long time ago. The Pajermo’s tale would leave anyone amazed. After serving in the Philippine Army for five years, Roberto left. It was at this time that his brother-in-law, who was with the US Pensioners, Inc. requested for his assistance in locating Hawaiian-born residents of Siquijor to facilitate their flight to the US on a Fly Now, Pay Later Plan. His wife, an Optometrist, would conduct the eye examination, a requirement for the trip. Before World War II, many residents of Siquijor were taken to work as Sacadas in the vast plantations of Hawaii. This explains why there are many residents who are of Hawaiian descent. With a savings of only P100, enough for their fare from Tagum, and bringing nine eyeglass frames with them, the Pajermo couple sailed to Siquijor. They were successful in contacting Hawaiian-born citizens and the first batch of 100 left. The eyeglasses were loaned for 30 dollars on condition that this would be paid after a year, during their Balikbayan visit. The Pajermo couple simply trusted the goodness of their customers. Aside from being a Contact Officer for the US Pensioners, the couple bought and sold items to survive, until Roberto became an agent in a furniture shop. A victim of improper business practice, he left and prayed for a good business that they could undertake. In one of his trips to Dumaguete, he met a co-worker in the furniture store who encouraged him to start a furniture business. 77 DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VII Product Catalogue 2011 Providentially, the payments for the eyeglasses that were loaned were received and instead of 30 dollars each, the couple was given 100 dollars for each eyeglass. This was a token of their customer’s appreciation of the trust given to them. The Pajermos used the money to buy acacia wood, which produced 10 furniture items to start the business. This was in 1986 when Siquijor had no electricity, so all the works were done manually. The Larena National Vocational School was the source of their carpenters. The business peaked in the 1990s with the many Balikbayans visiting the province. Starting with only one worker, 23 more were added to meet the furniture demands. The Pajermos began the much-delayed construction of their house. However, in 1999, the business experienced a set-back. It was again down to one worker. The house construction stopped. “Ni tiurok na mi, gisalo mi sa DOST,” (We were at our lowest, DOST came to the rescue.) explains Baby. The knowledge of DOST’s assistance came in one of the meetings of the furniture association in Siquijor. Their SET-UP proposal, which was designed to upgrade their technology through the acquisition of equipment and training on the finishing techniques was approved in 2004. The Forest Product Research and Development Institute of DOST conducted trainings on wood bending, treatment and finishing, province-wide. The equipment, tools and accessories acquired through SET-UP, included: a planer, compressor, router, spray gun, and portable sanders. The Pajermos witnessed an increase in production volume by 60% and reworks were almost nil. The quality of the finish has greatly improved. Coloring, sanding and application of varnish are now evenly done. Other finishing methods were also introduced. These improvements attracted Balikbayans to have additional furnishings done, the designs of which were taken from the magazines that they bring home. From all the trials that they have experienced, the Pajermo couple never wavered in their faith that God is in their midst. Helping others learn the craft is one joy that they always share. Many of their carpenters who were farmers and laborers have put up their own shops. “Ayaw panuko ug makatabang ka ug tawo.” (Don’t be stingy in helping others.) The Pajermos may not have the luxuries in life that other businessmen enjoy, but the joy and peace etched in their faces, is a testimony that they have achieved what many are still constantly searching for. Pajermo Furniture Cangbagsa, Larena, Siquijor Mr. Roberto S. Pajermo Proprietor / Manager Tel No: (63)(35) 377 2098
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