The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 assisted the top three (3) winning papers in the 2023 Cities Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Research Conference in their paper presentation during the 2024 Philippine Population Association International Scientific Conference (PPAISC) last 7 March 2024 at the Cagayan State University-Andrews Campus, Tuguegarao City.

This conference, attended by research and data enthusiasts, faculty, students, and various stakeholders, is an annual gathering of the Philippine Population Association (PPA) and non-PPA members to unearth innovative solutions, policy frameworks, and community-driven approaches that can be applied in addressing various challenges and undesirable situations in the country. The president of PPA, Dr. Christian Joy P. Cruz, was a constant adjudicator at the annual CMCI Research Conference of DTI Region 2.

This year’s theme, “Addressing Global risk and Population Challenges Towards Sustainability: The Philippine Lens” delved into the multifaceted issues that the world faces today, including demographic shifts, all within the context of the Philippines. Through this conference, paper presentations on population and population-related issues confronting the country were presented and vetted.

A separate session was dedicated to the presentation of the said researchers. To promote the Cagayan Valley CMCI Research Conference to the participants of the 2024 PPAISC, DTI Region 2 through the Industry Development Division partnered with PPA to showcase the CMCI research papers of the 3 winners during the 2024 PPAISC, to wit:

1. “Comparative Analysis of Government Efficiency among Cities and Municipalities in Region 02: Basis for a Policy-Driven Development Plan”

Presenter: Dr. Emma D. Aspiras of Quirino State University;

2. “Reconnoitering LGU’s Potential as a Creative Innovation Center of Nueva Vizcaya using CMCI”

Presenter: Dr. Harrison T. Villanueva of St. Mary’s University; and

3. “Forecasting Competitiveness Score of Provinces of Cagayan Valley Through Mathematical Modelling”

Presenter: Ms. Novelyn L. Mitra of Quirino State University.

Moreover, a critiquing session was conducted, headed by the Session Chair, Mr. Donal James Gawe of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Authority. The said researchers will be assisted by DTI Region 2 in their participation in the 2024 National Academic Symposium. ♦

Date of release: 22 March 2024

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