PCCI Iloilo has been awarded the prestigious ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐. The award was presented to PCCI Iloilo President Engr. Fulbert Woo, who was accompanied by the ILOBEX Chair and VP Jerduen Noi Dongor, DTI Iloilo Provincial Director Ma. Dinda R. Tamayo and DTI Region VI Regional Director Rachel N. Nufable, during a ceremony at Malacaรฑang Palace.
This accolade acknowledges the significant impact of PCCI Iloiloโs flagship program, the Iloilo Business Expo (ILOBEX). Launched in 2022, ILOBEX has quickly become the largest business exhibition in Western Visayas. Initially created to support economic recovery in Iloilo, the expo provided a platform for local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their products and recover from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
Beyond the annual event, ILOBEX has evolved to offer continuous support to MSMEs. The program now includes training and workshops on sustainable business practices, marketing strategies, and product innovation. These initiatives aim to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of MSMEs, ensuring their growth and success in a challenging economic landscape.
The recognition from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. underscores the vital role of PCCI Iloilo in fostering economic development and supporting local businesses. As PCCI Iloilo continues to empower MSMEs, its efforts contribute significantly to the broader goal of economic resilience and sustainable growth in the region.
Photo courtesy of DTI Iloilo
