08/07/2026
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On July 7, 2026, the Davao del Sur Provincial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry Davao del Sur and Davao del Sur State College, officially opened the MSME Week 2026 celebration with the theme, โNavigating the Shift: Building Resilient and Future-Ready MSMEs,โ at the Mini Theater of Davao del Sur State College, Matti, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
As part of the MSME Week 2026 celebration, a Seminar on Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety was conducted to support the growing food industry in the province and strengthen the capacity of food related MSMEs in producing safe, quality, and market-ready products.
DTI Davao del Sur Provincial Director, Engr. Maria Victoria R. Placer, emphasized the importance of recognizing the valuable contributions of MSMEs to local economic development.
Ms. Lucila N. Geneston, Chairperson of the Davao del Sur PMSMED Council and Operations Manager of AG Pacific Nutriceuticals Corporation, highlighted the significance of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety, especially for MSMEs engaged in food handling and preparation for both domestic and international markets.
Meanwhile, Davao del Sur State College President, Dr. Augie E. Fuentes, expressed the institutionโs continued commitment to supporting the MSME sector and contributing to local economic development. She also shared the collegeโs efforts in helping the food industry through its Bachelor of Science in Food Technology program, which aims to produce future food technicians in the province.
The Seminar on Good Manufacturing Practices was facilitated by Ms. Nadzma Darimbang, MSC, PFT, while the Seminar on Food Safety was discussed by Ms. Emily B. Aldia, PFT, both from Davao del Sur State College.
Through strong partnerships and capacity-building initiatives, Davao del Sur continues to empower MSMEs toward resilience, competitiveness, and future-readiness.