
19/07/2025
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๐โ๐๐๐: โ๐ด๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐, ๐ด๐๐๐๐ก ๐พ๐๐๐ขโ๐๐ฆ๐๐: ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ
The City Government of Butuan proudly concluded its MSME Week Celebration 2025 through a meaningful Culminating Program, wrapping up a week filled with empowerment, collaboration, and inspiration for the cityโs micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs.
Throughout the week, MSMEs were engaged through a series of targeted activities:
๐ Day 1: MSME Summit โ Bridging Support: Government Programs and Services for MSMEs
๐ Day 2: Financing and Financial Forum โ Linking MSMEs with financing institutions and financial literacy tools
๐ Day 3: Digital Transformation โ Embracing digital tools and strategies for business success
๐ Day 4: Business Forum โ Exploring local opportunities and strategic positioning in Butuanโs growing economy
The Culminating Program was graced by distinguished guests who delivered heartfelt messages of support and appreciation for the hardworking MSMEs and partner agencies behind the successful week-long celebration:
โจ Ms. Lorijane D. Sacote, Provincial Director of DTI Agusan del Norte
โจ Ms. Elrikki Sam Nautan, Vice President of the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (BCCCIFI)
โจ Hon. Gian Carlo Sanchez, Sangguniang Panlungsod Member and Committee Chair on Economic Enterprise, Trade and Industry, and Cooperatives
โจ Ms. Daisy Mala, Acting Department Head of the City Economic and Business Development Department (CEBDD)
The highlight of the program was the Recognition and Awarding Ceremony, honoring Outstanding MSMEs and individuals who have shown exceptional performance, innovation, and dedication in contributing to the economic development of Butuan City. Awards were presented for the following:
๐ Gawad Parangal 2025 โ National Qualifiers for the Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Cooperative Category
๐ Highest Gross Sales for 2024 โ Recognizing top-performing Small and Medium Enterprises
๐ DOST MSME Awardees โ Businesses supported through science and technology innovation
๐ Top Taxpayer of the City (2024) โ Acknowledging the highest-contributing MSME in local taxes
๐ Special Awards for Individuals โ Recognizing active participation and valuable contributions during Balangay Festival 2025
This culminating event is not only a celebration of achievements but also a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to uplift and empower MSMEs as vital players in building a Bagong Pilipinasโwhere inclusive growth and shared prosperity take center stage.
This activity is spearheaded by the City Economic and Business Development Department (CEBDD) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Agusan del Norte and the Butuan City MSME Development Council.
Together, let us continue to nurture a thriving, resilient, and progressive business community in Butuan City! / DTI AdN