Delegates from Soccsksargen gathered at the prestigious awarding ceremony for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs and the Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners.
The event was held on July 10, at the Malacañan Palace, celebrating excellence in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector and recognizing impactful programs that enhance the business climate and support MSME growth.
Among the distinguished awardees were LGU Midsayap, LGU GenSan, and The CCT Ministry Among Tribespeople Inc.
LGU Midsayap was recognized as the "Outstanding Development Partner for Mindanao for Improving Business Climate." LGU Midsayap received acclaim for its innovative "One Barangay, One Product" program. Mayor Rolly Sacdalan accepted the award on behalf of the local government.
The One Barangay, One Product (OBOP) program in Midsayap, led by the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Division (LEDIPD), aims to promote entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities. Under this initiative, each of the 44 barangays in Midsayap has identified a flagship product or service.
They receive a comprehensive support package that includes business counseling, skills and entrepreneurial training, product design and development, appropriate technologies, and marketing assistance.
LGU GenSan was honored as the "Outstanding Development Partner for Mindanao for Improving Access to Markets." The Yaman GenSan program played a pivotal role in connecting businesses to wider markets. Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao proudly received the award, accompanied by LnB President Hon. Bobby Pacquiao and DTI GenSan Head Eddie De Asis.
The City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO) of LGU GenSan plays a pivotal role in the YAMAN (Yabong Malilit na Negosyo) Gensan initiative. It aims at addressing the needs of MSMEs and fostering their growth. Annually, the City Government recognizes and celebrates the economic accomplishments of Gensan's entrepreneurs, along with the active involvement of stakeholders, during a month-long celebration.
The CCT Ministry Among Tribespeople Inc. was acknowledged for "Enhancing Management and Labor Capabilities." Their efforts at the CCT Malungon Retreat and Training Center helped strengthen its IP workforce. Executive Director Lalaine Erquiza Naquita, Chairperson of the Board Michelle Lopez-Solon, and DTI Sarangani Provincial Director Ethel Laksmi Gumana accepted the well-deserved recognition.
The Center for Community Transformation Malungon Retreat and Training Center (CCT MRTC), operated by the CCT Ministry Among Tribespeople Inc. in Malungon, Sarangani, empowers tribal communities through a range of TechVoc programs.
These programs offer skills training and livelihood development. Additionally, the center facilitates access to information and technology, enhancing land productivity and safeguarding ancestral domains. The income generated by CCT MRTC supports various outreach initiatives benefiting tribal communities.
These commendations underscore the vital role of MSMEs and collaborative partnerships in driving economic growth.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised the remarkable achievements of MSMEs at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs.
“We are here today for a very important commemoration as we recognize the recipients of the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and the Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners,” President Marcos said in his speech for the event.
The Chief Executive also led the awarding of the Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners for institutions with remarkable programs and services supporting MSMEs.
The 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs is a flagship initiative spearheaded by DTI’s MSME Development Group led by Usec. Ma. Cristina A. Roque, through the MSME Development Council Secretariat and Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development.
The Presidential Awards for Outstanding MSMEs was launched by the DTI during the National MSME Summit 2023. It was renamed from Outstanding MSME Awards to its current name under Republic Act 9501 or the Magna Carta for MSMEs.
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