DTI names Best OTOP, supporting LGUs
BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry here recently awarded the most outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) and most supportive Local Government Unit.
The Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) won as the most outstanding MSME followed by Veloria’s Squid Rings as 1st runner up and Diana’s Turones De Mani, 2nd runner up.
Hinigaran bagged the most supportive LGU award followed by Kabankalan City-1st runner up and Talisay City- 2nd runner up. They will vie for the search in the regional level next month.
The winners were awarded during the first Negros Occ. OTOP congress at the Planta Centro Bacolod Hotel and Residences. They received a plaque of appreciation and cash.
DTI Provincial Director Rebecca Rascon said the award aims to recognize the efforts of MSME members in developing and promoting their products.
In the process, they do not only earn profits but also generate employment, she added.
The congress seeks to review OTOP accomplishments after three years of implementation hoping this will encourage other LGUs to see the impact and join in the program.
“The purpose of holding OTOP is to promote awareness that there is such a program, when implemented effectively, can really promote entrepreneurship and at the same time contribute to the solution of poverty,” She told PIA. (PIA-LOL)