DAVAO DEL NORTE DEMONSTRATES BUSINESS-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND COMPETITIVENESS, TRIUMPHS IN REGIONAL SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE ASSESSMENT

On July 10, 2023, at Pavilion, DDN Sports and Tourism Complex, Mankilam, Tagum City, the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte (PGDDN), led by the Honorable Governor Edwin 'Kuya Gov' I. Jubahib, effectively showcased its commitment to fostering a business-friendly atmosphere and enhancing competitiveness during the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Regional Assessment.

Ms. Joevynar M. Miedes, the Development Management Officer IV and the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Officer-Designate of PGDDN, played a pivotal role in securing the pillar for Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness of the Agency. Ms. Miedes successfully passed the SGLG Assessment, which examined the Provincial Government's efforts in promoting investments and streamlining business operations. The comprehensive assessment, scrutinized the province's accomplishments, investment promotion initiatives, facilitation policies, as well as its collaborations with component cities and municipalities. These endeavors aim to generate interest, attract both local and foreign investors, and establish robust partnerships, ultimately propelling the economy for the benefit of all Dabaonons.

With the successful completion of all the assessment pillars, the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte has triumphed in the regional phase. Looking ahead, they now eagerly anticipate replicating their accomplishment in the forthcoming national assessment. The SGLG serves as a testament to Davao del Norte's commitment to good governance and its dedication to fostering an environment conducive to business growth and development.

PADO-CIDD, EWDD CONDUCT CANDLE-MAKING TRAINING TO LUNTIANG PARAISO RESIDENTS

Residents of Luntiang Paraiso Regional Rehabilitation Center for Drug and Alcoholic Dependency receive livelihood training on candle-making, product packaging, labeling, and costing, courtesy of the office of the Provincial Administrator’s Office-Cooperative and Investment Development Division, in partnership with the Employment and Workforce Development Division (EWDD), last May 23, 2023 in New Corella, Davao del Norte.

Also, in cooperation with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), the skills upgrading aims to provide alternative source of income for the residents of the facility, who have been victims of drug abuse and alcoholism. The training will form part of the rehabilitative approach to enable the residents to change for the better, and be a productive citizen of the community.

A short opening program was facilitated by the PADO-CIDD in the morning, with Mr. Joseph Rey Lacia giving the message of gratitude and inspiration for the facilitators and the residents, respectively. Ms. Maria Consuelo Encarnacion facilitated the training on Candle-Making, thru the assistance of Ms. Juliet Baruiz, of PADO-EWDD. Ms. Gemma O. Caasi, DMO II, of PADO-CIDD shared her expertise on Product Packaging, Labeling, and Costing. She was assisted by Ms. Merly Mapanao, and Mr. John Lolo.

The Luntiang Paraiso is a facility that focuses on therapeutic community approach for drug rehabilitation. It was converted into a regional rehabilitation center in 2015, from merely a municipal rehabilitation center, with a 100-bed capacity, in compliance with Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

A total of sixty-five residents of the Center benefited from the training, only five of whom are female.

ASUNCION MSMEs RECEIVE LIVELIHOOD TRAINING THRU PADO-CIDD, EWDD

The Provincial Administrator’s office Davao del Norte Investment Promotion Center (PADO-DNIPC) in partnership with Municipal Agriculturist Office (MAGRO) of the Municipality of Asuncion, conducted a one-day training-workshop to the Rural Improvement Club ((RIC) members and to the local MSMEs in the Municipality of Asuncion last May 16, 2023 in Brgy. Cambanogoy, Asuncion, Davao del Norte.

The activity, which is in coordination with the Employment and Workforce Development Division (EWDD) of the provincial government on the livelihood component, is aimed at improving the participants’ product packaging and its labels. This also serves as value adding to their products, improving its physical attributes to create a lasting impression to the consumers, thereby commanding a brand loyalty to their products.

Ms. Gemma Otaza-Caasi, Development Management Officer II of PADO-DNIPC was the resource speaker on the topic on Product Enhancement, Packaging and Labeling and Product Costing. She emphasized the importance of product packaging, its functions, kinds of product packaging and the important information that should be found on the product labels. On the other hand, Ms. Juliet Baruiz of EWDD, staged a demonstration on table skirting, another learning intervention to add up to the skill set of the participants, who are mostly members of the rural improvement club and MSME-suppliers of locally-made products for display at the LGUs Negosyo Center.

Towards the end of the training, the trainees have expressed their interest to avail of the government’s product packaging and labeling assistance in the future, as well as other relevant trainings for the MSMEs, such as food processing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).