IMUS CITY, Cavite (PIA) — Known for the Imus longganisa, the City Government of Imus will soon launch its very own program to support local micro, small, and medium enterprises and bring their products to the national palette.
Mayor Alex Advincula said the city government will work with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Center for Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) to launch possible programs supporting local food MSMEs under its NXTFOOD PH promotion program.
In a press release, Advincula assured that the city government will continue to support local businesses and elevate products made by their kababayans.
“Maraming salamat sa CITEM at sa Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa lungsod ng Imus. Patuloy po tayong maghahanap ng mga paraan upang masuportahan ang ating mga lokal na negosyo at maiangat ang produktong sariling atin.”
As the export promotions arm of the DTI, CITEM is known for organizing IFEX Philippines, the country’s largest international trade exhibition for food, beverages, and ingredients under the official national branding, Food Philippines. (PB-PIA CALABARZON, with reports from Mayor Alex Advincula)