2024 Davao de Oro Exporter’s Forum to bolster product exports

Today, on March 19, 2024, the 2024 Davao de Oro Exporter’s Forum symbolized another governmental effort to bolster product exports and introduce “Tatak Davao de Oro Products” to the global market, bringing economic development in the province.

With the theme “Unleashing Exporter’s Resiliency in the midst of Calamities”, more than 100 participants, including exporters, would-be exporters, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province, gathered at the 2nd Floor, Executive Building, Provincial Capitol. They listened to experts on international trade trends and also had the chance to ask questions during one-on-one and group business consultations.

Speaking at the event, Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga reiterated her unending support for them, as they will bring pride not only to their community but to the whole province.

“Kami sa Gobyerno taman sa makaya, andam mi mutabang sa inyuha … sa tanang pamaagi…We would like to relay to you our heartfelt appreciation for joining the forum today … as I said, ang lifelong dream namo nga naa gyuy mga taga Davao de Oro nga mao gyuy manguna puhon sa mga bag-ong produkto nga maka export gyud ta,” said Governor Gonzaga.

Among the attendees of the event were DTI Regional Director Romeo Castañaga, DTI Provincial Director Patrick Kim Evangelio, Senior Board Member Herv Martelle Apsay, Senior Trade & Industry Dev’t Specialist Rochelle Nuñez, PAGRO head Dr. Jaime Anter, Provincial Investment Officer Gerald Lloren Alindajao, trade experts, and others. (Photos by Jonie Cadiz & DTI DdO)