CITY OF MALOLOS — The Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO) of the Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Atty. Jayric L. Amil bagged the First Place in the search for Outstanding Cooperative Development Officer (Provincial Category) during the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Gawad Parangal Awards 2025 Ceremony held last October 24, at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.
“The outstanding results of this year’s trade fair is commendable as it reflects the growing strength, creativity, and competitiveness of Central Luzon’s entrepreneurs,” she said.
Of the total sales, P29.7 million came from booked orders; P17.8 million came from cash transactions ; and P7.7 million from sales still under negotiation.
Records also showed that Bataan generated the highest sales among the seven provinces with about P17.4 million. It was followed by Pampanga with 12 million; Bulacan—P10.9 million; Tarlac—6.1 million; Nueva Ecija—P4.6 million; Zambales—P2.5 million; and Aurora—P1.5 million.
With this, Dizon thanked all participating MSMEs, partner agencies, and the buying public for their continued support in promoting local products and empowering Central Luzon’s entrepreneurs.
“Their collective efforts and collaboration made the 27th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair a resounding success and a true celebration of Filipino creativity and enterprise,” she noted.
Organized by the DTI Central Luzon and its provincial offices, in partnership with Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. 3, Regional Development Council 3, SM Supermalls, and the Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Inc., the annual Likha trade fair serves as the culminating event of DTI’s programs for MSME development.
The fair continues to be a vital platform for local entrepreneurs to expand their markets, build partnerships, and promote proudly Central Luzon-made products to institutional buyers and consumers nationwide.
Aside from marketing support through trade fairs, Edna added that DTI continues to support MSMEs through capability building seminars to help develop their technical capabilities to become exporters; as well as product development activities to help them develop new products and designs.
The CDA-conferred award highlights Amil’s admirable performance in leading PCEDO to advancing cooperative movement in the province through dynamic leadership, innovation, and community empowerment.
Amil expressed his gratitude for the award he received and promised to continue his department’s mission of extending a helping hand to Bulakenyo cooperatives to further promote and improve their businesses and lives.
“[This] recognition serves as an inspiration for Bulacan’s cooperative sector to continue fostering sustainable development and strengthening partnerships for inclusive growth,” he added.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando also congratulated Amil for this milestone and committed to support the coop sector by giving them opportunities that will strengthen their business and cooperative capabilities.
This marks the second time the province of Bulacan received a recognition this month through PCEDO as it also clinched a special citation award at the 2025 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Awards last October 20 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
