The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 congratulates the outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) of Region 2 for their remarkable achievements at the 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Awarding, during the Creative Cities and Municipalities Congress (CCMC) 2024 on 23 August 2024 at The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila.
The invaluable support and guidance of DTI Region 2, headed by Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V, played a crucial role in assisting these LGUs in enhancing their competitiveness, providing the necessary resources, training, and mentorship to help them achieve these significant milestones.
The following LGUs garnered prestigious awards during the said ceremony:
𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐮, 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚 – Top 2 Most Competitive 3rd to 4th Class Municipalities in Economic Dynamism
𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐨, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 – Top 3 Most Competitive 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities in Government Efficiency
𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 – Top 3 Most Competitive 5th to 6th Class Municipalities in Infrastructure
𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐞, 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐜𝐚𝐲𝐚 – Top 3 Most Competitive 3rd to 4th Class Municipalities in Improved LGUs
Among the other LGUs that were recognized during the said activity were:
Component Cities
– Tuguegarao City
Top 4 Most Competitive in Government Efficiency Pillar
Top 7 Most Competitive in Innovation Pillar
– City of Ilagan
Top 8 for Most Competitive in Infrastructure Pillar
Top 7 Most Competitive in Innovation Pillar
– Santiago City
Top 10 for Most Improved in the Component Cities
1st to 2nd Class Municipalities
– Bayombong
Top 7 Most Competitive in Government Efficiency Pillar
– Tumauini
Top 4 Most Competitive in Infrastructure Pillar
– Alfonso Castañeda
Top 10 for Most Improved in the 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities
3rd to 4th Class Municipalities
– Aurora
Top 5 Most Competitive in Infrastructure Pillar
5th to 6th Class Municipalities
– Basco
Top 8 Most Competitive in Economic Dynamism Pillar
– Uyugan
Top 9 Most Competitive in Infrastructure Pillar
– Santa Praxedes
Top 4 Most Improved in the 5th to 6th Class Municipalities
These recognitions were testaments to the unwavering commitment of Region 2 LGUs to create a thriving environment that fosters economic growth, efficient governance, robust infrastructure, resilient locality, and adoption of innovative practices.
The CCMC 2024, held in conjunction with these recognitions, our LGUs are inspired to continue their journey toward competitiveness, creativity, and sustainability, contributing to the country’s overall goal embedded in the Ambisyon Natin 2040.
With this collective achievement, DTI Region 2 pledges its 100% commitment to upscaling Region 2 LGUs’ competitiveness to realize Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Buhay. ♦
Date of release: 28 August 2024
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