(from top to bottom) awardees from Capiz State University Intellectual Property Management Office, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo Chapter Inc. (PCCI Iloilo) and Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. receive their plaque of recognition from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners held at Malacañang Palace on July 10, 2024.
 

Three organizations from Western Visayas (Region VI) were honored at the 2024 Presidential Awards for Outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Development Partners held at Malacañang Palace on July 10, 2024.

The awardees from Region VI are (1) Capiz State University Intellectual Property Management Office – recognized in the Improving Access to Technology and Innovation Category for implementing the Capsule Technology Business Incubator (2) Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo Chapter Inc. (PCCI Iloilo) – honored in the Improving Access to Markets Category for their Iloilo Business Expo (ILOBEX) initiative, and (3) Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. Negros Occidental – awarded in the Improving Access to Finance Category for their Project Dungganon.

These organizations were acknowledged for their significant contributions to enhancing the business climate and supporting MSME growth in their respective areas of expertise.

The awardees were accompanied by DTI Region VI key regional DTI officials headed by Regional Director Rachel Nufable together with Iloilo Provincial Director Ma. Dinda Tamayo, Capiz Provincial Director Ken Queenie Cuñada, and Negros Occidental Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal.

DTI Region VI Regional Director Rachel Nufable expressed her pride in the region’s achievements, stating, “We are immensely grateful for having development partners that help boost economic growth in terms of technology and innovation, market access, and finance. Our DTI family truly appreciates and applauds their efforts and contributions in the region.”

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the ceremony, which was organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the MSME Development Council. The awards celebrate exceptional MSMEs for their excellence, innovation, and sustainability, as well as their vital role in the Philippine economy. ♦

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