PIDIGAN, Abra (PIA) – Two towns of Abra were recently recognized for their steadfast support to the development of entrepreneurship and local businesses.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Abra commended the municipalities of Tineg and Lagayan for their significant efforts and continuous partnership in championing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and promoting consumer rights and welfare.
Tineg representative Clarissa Crisologo expressed gratitude to the DTI for appreciating the contributions of the municipality. She also shared the benefits of the DTI Negosyo Center that was put up in the town.
“Iti Negosyo Center idiay Tineg ket maiplan-plano nga maipan dagidiay products mi idiay tapno it kasta ket marugian mi nga aglako para ti napinpintas pay nga pagnam-ayan ti turismo iti Tineg,” she said.
Crisologo also assured the continuous support of Tineg to the different programs and plans of the agency.
Meanwhile, the Lagayan LGU represented by Office of the Mayor Executive Assistant Julius Ceasar Blandi, highlighted the contributions of various DTI facilities in boosting the tourism industry of the municipality.
“Pagyamanan mi nga inikkan dakami ti appreciation ti panag-support iti DTI kasi our mandate is to support the small enterprise. Maymaysa ti building ti tourism and the Negosyo Center mi kasi dagita ti number one nga ipra-priority mi because we need to raise the lives of our constituents through your support in providing them livelihood,” he stressed.
Aside from Tineg and Lagayan, the DTI also recognized the Abra Diocesan Teachers and Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative represented by its manager Engr. Irene Bringas and the Philippine Information Agency for their assistance in promoting DTI programs and services.
The awarding of the recognitions to the different DTI partners was held during the recent year-end assessment and planning program of the DTI-Abra. (JJPM, PIA-CAR, Abra)
